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Nadolo vows to help Crusaders win Super Rugby title

Crusaders wing and Vodafone Flying Fijians midfield Nemani Nadolo said he will give his best to assist the Crusaders to win the Super Rugby title this year. Nadolo who will miss the first few games for the Crusader

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NZ 7s street parade underway

The New Zealand 7s annual rugby street parade is underway ahead of this weekend’s tournament. Thousands of people have filled up the main streets of Wellington to get a glimpse of the 16 teams. Speaking

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Thousands expected to witness New Zealand 7s parade

Thousands of people are expected to fill up the main streets of Wellington to witness the 16 teams that will be marching through the New Zealand 7's parade at this hour. Speaking from Wellington this morning, V

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Wellington Phoenix to play exhibition matches against Fiji

Roy Krishna’s Wellington Phoenix soccer team along with the Phoenix Academy will fly on the inaugural Fiji Airways Wellington-Nadi direct flight on June 25th to play exhibition matches against the Fiji national te

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Montpellier to retain Nagusa’s services until 2018

Vodafone Flying Fijians winger Timoci Nagusa has extended his stay at Montpellier until 2018. Nagusa arrived at Montpellier from Ulster in 2010 and has played more than 100 games for them, ending the 2011-2012 seas

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Possession the key for Fiji 7s - Tabua

Former Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Ilivasi Tabua believes the Vodafone Fiji 7s team can win the New Zealand 7s tournament this weekend if they control possession. While naming the 12 players last week, coach Ben

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Nayacavou named in Scotland team

Fiji born British Army Joseva Nayacavou has been named in the Scotland Sevens team for the New Zealands Sevens tournament. Nayacavou has been a regular member of the Scotland side after featuring in the last three

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Mickelson ruled out

New Zealand sevens veteran Tim Mikkelson has been ruled out of the New Zealand sevens with a groin injury. Mikkelson had been in doubt since suffering the injury in training on Monday, but coach Gordon Tietjens had

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Tietjens confident ahead of NZ 7s tournament

All Blacks sevens coach Gordon Tietjens said he has confidence in the four potential debutants in his 12‑man squad for the New Zealand 7s this weekend. Dylan Collier, Rieko Ioane, Jack Goodhue and Beaudein Waaka

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Cancer survivor inspires Henry Speight

ACT Brumbies flyer Henry Speight will draw inspiration from a 13‑year‑old Fijian cancer survivor this year and use his advice to play pressure‑free rugby as he sets his sights on a Super Rugby title and World Cup

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Veremalua happy with his current form

Vodafone Fiji 7s player Jasa Veremalua said he is in the best shape ever as we head into the NZ 7s this weekend. Veremalua said after being out of action for months, he has been working hard in getting back to shap

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Blackadder confident injured players will be ready

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said he is confident the players who have been injured in preseason games can play again in their first clash against the Rebels next Friday. After another Super Rugby preseason stum

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It’s about the whole 14 minutes – Kolinisau

“It’s about the whole 14 minutes.” That’s the sentiment by Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau as they head into the New Zealand 7s this weekend. Kolinisau said after some anal

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Rewa to improve their performance against Nadi

The Rewa soccer team is working on improving their performance from last Sunday as they will take on Nadi this weekend in the Galaxy Premier League. The Delta Tigers went down to Ba 4-1. Rewa coach Marika Rodu

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Katonibau physically and mentally prepared for NZ 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s player Isake Katonibau said he is physically and mentally prepared for his first outing in the New Zealand 7s. Katonibau said this weekend’s tournament will be special for him. The 31-ye

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Naiyaravoro stakes claim on Waratahs spot

Giant wing Taqele Naiyaravoro has staked his claim for the vacant spot in the Waratahs Super Rugby team with an eye-catching performance in their first trial of the season. With winger Alofa Alofa heading overseas

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Fiji to focus against Australia in pool games

With just three days away from the fourteenth New Zealand 7's tournament, Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is keeping his focus on their pool. Fiji will again be up against the young tough Australian side that s

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Laqai, Waqa and Mata have earned their spot - Ryan

“Manueli Laqai, Sitiveni Waqa and Viliame Mata have earned their spot.” Those were the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan with a focus of lifting his forwards combinations to another level. R

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Sharks face Rabbitohs in Auckland 9s final

Vodafone Fiji Bati and Sharks second rower Junior Roqica will be playing in one of the biggest game in his NRL career when the Sharks will face the Rabbitohs in the Auckland Nines final tonight. Roqica who has rece

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Ba outclasses Rewa in Galaxy Premier League

The Men in Black have thumped Rewa 4-1 in their Galaxy Premier League opener. After a scoreless first half for both teams, Ba proved the difference in the second spell when Avinesh Swami scored the opening goal of

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