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Nothing to worry about on team’s discipline - Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7's coach, Ben Ryan said there is nothing to worry about in relation to the team’s discipline as they head into the Las Vegas 7s this weekend. Ryan said while people are talking about the te

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Crusaders will not rush Nadolo back

The Crusaders will not rush Nemani Nadolo back into Super Rugby despite being available earlier than expected. The Fijian winger will shortly return to New Zealand, after his side, the NEC Green Rockets suffered a

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Fans send calls of support to Fiji 7s team

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will be hosted by a large number of Fijian fans this weekend as they aim to bounce back in the Las Vegas 7s. Coach Ben Ryan has received calls of support from local fans and strongly belie

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Kunatani will be the go to man

Vodafone Fiji 7s rising star Semi Kunatani will be the go to man in this weekend’s Las Vegas 7s. After being suspended for two matches along with captain Osea Kolinisau, Kunatani showed his class in the Plate

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Parliament to debate on amateur boxing bill

There is some good news for amateur boxers as parliament will debate and vote upon a bill this Wednesday to remove amateur boxing from the Boxing Commission of Fiji. This will allow amateur boxers to compete in the

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DJ Forbes ruled out of Las Vegas 7s

All Blacks Sevens Captain DJ Forbes has been ruled out of this weekend=s Las Vegas Sevens and has been replaced by veteran Lote Raikabula. Forbes sustained a mid foot sprain and fracture to his left foot during the

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7s team looks to bounce back in Las Vegas

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan said he is looking forward to this weekend’s Las Vegas 7s. Ryan believes Fiji will bounce back after some controversial decisions made by the referee against England in the qua

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Focus now on Las Vegas for Fiji 7s team

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has set his focus on the Las Vegas 7s tournament this weekend. Despite settling for the Plate, Ryan said they have to regroup now and look at what they need to improve on. He sa

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Fijiana beat Spain

The Telecom Fijiana side put on a brilliant second half performance to beat Spain 17-12 in the bowl final of the Brazil 7s this morning. Spain led Fiji 7-0 in the first half but a try from Lavenia Tinai leveled the

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Suva draws with Labasa

Suva and Labasa drew 2 all in their 2015 Rewa Galaxy Premier League match this afternoon. Suva started strongly after Ni-kel Chand scored the first goal just after 2 minutes of the game. The capital city side

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Poor decisions cost us the game –Ben Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan admits that some decisions made by the referee during their Cup quarterfinal clash against England cost them the game. Ryan said they had some poor decisions against them and to many

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We are prepared to face the Babasiga Lions - Suva

Suva Soccer coach Gurjeet Singh said they are fully prepared to face the Babasiga Lions at the ANZ Stadium for their 2015 Rewa Galaxy Premier League match. Singh said the players have trained hard to try and claim

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Fijiana’s out of cup contention

The Telecom Fijiana 7s side has been bundled out of the Cup contention of the Brazil 7s tournament. The women’s side only won one of their pool matches which were against China as they beat those 33-7. T

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New Zealand retains title

The All Blacks 7s team has defended their title after beating England 27-21 in the New Zealand 7s Cup final. 17‑year‑old star Rieko Ioane was the stand out player scoring two tries to help his side beat a spirt

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We are fully prepared to take on Nadroga - Lautoka

Lautoka coach Lambart Sarju said they will have to be fully prepared to face Nadroga as they are also a very tough team. Sarju said the players had to put in a lot of effort and hard work to beat Ba 2-1 last night.

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Nayacavou ruled out of Scotland 7s squad

Fiji born and British Army solider Joseva Nayacavou has been dropped from the Scotland 7s squad due to an illness ahead of the New Zealand 7s. Darren Gillespie has been called into the Scotland 7s team replacing th

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Conrad Smith to leave New Zealand Rugby

The All Blacks most‑capped centre and Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand rugby at the end of the 2015 season. 33‑year‑old Smith will join French club Pau on a two‑year d

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Ryan looks forward to NZ 7s

With the New Zealand 7's to kick off tomorrow, Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan is looking forward to another exciting display of rugby sevens. Ryan said after having a tough training session with the playe

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