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Kangaroos and Kiwis to face off in Four Nations final

The Kangaroos booked their spot in the Four Nations final after beating Samoa 44-18 last night. Australia led 28-6 at the break and Samoa needed to win by nine to make the final. Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens was

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Ryan hopes quick recovery for Katonibau and Tuwai

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan hopes that Isake Katonibau and Jerry Tuwai will be able to recover and be in contention for selection for the next leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. With bo

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France beats Fiji in opening Europe tour

The Vodafone Flying Fijians has lost to France 40 - 15 in their opening Europe Tour test match this morning. France led 14-nil at halftime and in the second half they raised the tempo of the game scoring four

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All Blacks hold 5th straight win against England

The All Blacks have survived a scratchy performance to earn a 24‑21 win over England at Twickenham, weathering an early pressure to totally dominate the second half. England flew out of the blocks when winger Jon

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Australia claim victory over Wales

Bernard Foley's late drop goal and penalty has given Australia a dramatic 33 - 28 victory over Wales in a pulsating test match in Cardiff. Both sides scored three tries in a fluctuating and expansive first half

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We must win the physical battle to stand a chance - McKee

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee believes that it is important for the players to win the physical battle if they are to beat France in their opening autumn test tomorrow. McKee said this will enable them t

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Rocco ready to face All Blacks

Fijian born Semesa Rokoduguni will be the first British Army Soldier to play for England since Tim Rodber 15 years ago. Rokoduguni was part of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards who were deployed in Afghanistan three y

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Ragataua 7s team here to win

The Rangataua rugby 7s team is ready to take on the best clubs in Fiji and Oceania when the fifth Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s kicks off at Lawaqa Park next week. Rangataua won the right to play in Fiji by winning t

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No bonus yet, 7s players sign contracts

There is still no confirmation from the Fiji Rugby Union on when the Vodafone Fiji 7s players will receive their bonus payments for their Gold Coast 7s victory last month. FRU Chief Executive Officer Radrodro Tabua

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Krishna sets up winning goal for Wellington Phoenix

Fiji born striker Roy Krishna came off the bench and put on an electrifying performance to help Wellington Phoenix beat Western Sydney Wanderers 1-nil in their A-League match last night. Krishina proved his worth a

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Court issues injunction against Fiji FA and Lautoka Football

The Lautoka High Court has issued an injunction restraining the Fiji Football Association and the Lautoka Football Association from taking any action or transaction on behalf of Lautoka soccer pending further orders fro

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Nadroga to hold rugby celebration tomorrow

The people of the Vanua of Nakuruvarua are expected to turn out in numbers in Sigatoka town tomorrow to witness Nadroga Rugby’s celebration of the Skipper Cup and HFC Bank Farebrother Sullivan Trophy this year.

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We have selected the strongest team possible - McKee

Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has named a powerful side to take on France in their first test match of the 2014 November tour this weekend. McKee said they have selected the strongest team possible and t

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Singapore likely to host an IRB sevens leg next year

Reports are emerging that Singapore has clinched a four-year deal to host a leg of the IRB Sevens World Series at its state-of-the-art new National Stadium starting next year. The Straits Times said the Singapore R

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Rokoduguni to start for England against the All Blacks

Fiji born and Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni will win his first cap for England in the 14 shirt when they take on the All Blacks after being named in the starting line-up. The 27-year-old British Army lance corporal h

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Davetalevu fields stars for Coral Coast 7s

Former Vodafone Fiji 7s player Jona Tuitoga and current 7s playmaker Emosi Mulevoro will feature for World Club 7s champion Davetalevu at the upcoming Bayleys Coral Coast 7s tournament. This was confirmed to Fijivi

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FFA concerned about Fiji’s soccer ranking

The President of the Fiji Football Association, Rajesh Patel said they are concerned about Fiji soccer’s rankings which is now 192nd out of the 209 ranked countries. However, Patel said they are concentrating

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Time is right to knock down the Wallabies - Wales

The Wales rugby side believes that the time is right to knock over the Wallabies. Wales have not beaten the Wallabies since 2008, with five of the nine defeats coming by four points or less. Captain Sam Warbur

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Injury concerns in Fiji 7s team camp

There are some injury concerns in the Vodafone Fiji 7s team ahead of the second leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Dubai and Port Elizabeth. Team manager Paula Biu said hard hitting Aisake Katonibau, Manueli Laqai,

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