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High-profile trainer will not defend Melbourne Cup

High‑profile trainer, Gai Waterhouse will not be defending the Melbourne Cup after advising Racing Victoria stewards one‑time favourite, The Offer will not take part in the race. Waterhouse won her first Melbou

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Army is fully prepared to take Sukuna Bowl - Gadai

The Army Sukuna Rugby Team Manager, Colonel Manoa Gadai said Army would beat Police if the Sukuna Bowl challenge was held tomorrow. Gadai said Army is fully prepared to take the Sukuna Bowl to QEB this year. H

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Kurtley Beale misses out on Europe Tour

Kurtley Beale will not be joining the Wallabies' rugby squad for their end of the year tour, despite being eligible for selection following his code of conduct hearing. Beale has been fined 50,000 Australian do

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Two notable withdrawals from Melbourne Cup

German horse, Le Roi and Cox Plate place getter, Silent Achiever were notable withdrawals from next Tuesday’s $6.2 million Melbourne Cup after second declarations were taken yesterday. However, the non-appear

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Joe Ravudi Junior living his father’s dream

Joe Ravudi Junior the son of former heavy weight boxing champion, Joe Ravudi is living his father’s dream of becoming a professional boxer. Fighting in the Police colors in the Sukuna Bowl boxing competition

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40 horses make second acceptances for Melbourne Cup

Forty horses have made second acceptances for next week's Melbourne Cup, including 12 internationals. Yesterday Racing Victoria announced the updated order of entry, which is led by Japanese raider Admire Rakti

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Cheika to give Cooper a first shot

Newly appointed Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will give Quade Cooper a first shot at reclaiming his Test jumper in their match against the Barbarians. Cooper has been out of action due to an injury. Cheika al

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Suva to open League campaign against Nadroga

Defending champion for the National Football League competition, Suva will kick off their campaign against Nadroga next month. The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that the 2014/2015 League season will kick

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Daveta beats Wellington to win the Central Coast 7s in Aust

The Daveta rugby team from Nadroga defeated Wellington 31-19 in cup final of the Central Coast 7s in Australia last night. Daveta had players like Emosi Vucago, Jerry Tuwai, Apisai Domolailai, Viliame Mata, Er

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Tamanivalu on All Blacks radar for next year

Taranaki midfield sensation, Setareki Tamanivalu is on the All Blacks radar for next year. All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen has revealed more than a passing interest in the 22‑year‑old Fijian‑born player.

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Daveta and Wellington to clash in Central Coast 7s final

Daveta now will clash with Wellington in the Cup Final of the Central Coast 7s in Australia after they defeated Red Rock 24-12 in their semifinal match. Yamacia has also been eliminated from the competition after t

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Yamacia, Red Rock and Daveta into Central Coast 7s semis

Three local clubs, Yamacia, Red Rock and Daveta have all qualified for the Central Coast 7s semifinal competition. Yamacia defeated College Rifles 21-5, Daveta beat Tiger Rugby 19-14 and Red Rock beat Rangataua 26-

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Fijiana 7s team through to Central Coast 7s semis

The Telecom Fijiana side has qualified for the semifinals at the Australia Central Coast 7s Women’s Competition after they defeated the Great Sydney Rams 26-5. They finished top of their pool after defeating

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Three local clubs make quarters at Central Coast 7s

Three local clubs competing in the Central Coast 7s have qualified for the quarterfinals. The Yamacia, Daveta and Red Rock side have all qualified for the quarterfinals that will kick off this morning at 10.10am.

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Fiji 7s club sides dominate Central Coast 7s pool play

Local Fiji Sevens clubs dominated the pool stages today at the Central Coast 7s in Australia. The Red Rock side has made a strong come back after losing their first pool match to Wellington 15-7 this afternoon.

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Fijiana wins first match at Central Coast 7s

The Telecom Fijiana team has won their first pool match at the Central Coast Sevens in New South Wales, Australia, this afternoon. They hammered the Japanese based club Rugirl 48-0 in their first Pool C match.

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Nadi Barracudas lead Age Group Swimming Competition

The Nadi Barracudas continue to lead the medal tally at the BSP Short Course Age Group Swimming National Competition which is being currently held at the Damodar Aquatic Centre in Laucala. The Nadi Barracudas lead

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