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Barrett to start at first-five for All Blacks

Beauden Barrett has been rewarded for his strong performances overseas as he will start at first-five for the All Blacks final Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Brisbane. The starting 15 features two chan

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Jarryd Hayne quits NRL for American Football

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback and Parramatta Eels captain Jarryd Hayne has quit NRL and is heading to America to trial for the NFL. The Dally M champion will withdraw from Australia’s Four Nations squad

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All Blacks make slight changes for Wallabies test

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has indicated that while some new faces will get a run against the Wallabies, widespread changes were not on the agenda this weekend. The biggest absence for New Zealand during their l

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Minister congratulates 7s team

“Well done boys, go and enjoy with your friends and families but remember discipline is essential if you want to remain in Ben Ryan’s good books.” Those were the words of the Minister for Youth an

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Fitness was the defining factor - Katonibau

Vodafone Fiji 7s hard hitting centre Isake Katonibau said that fitness is what separated them from the other teams at the Gold Coast 7s. Katonibau, who returned to the national side after two years, was in good for

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Wallabies make 2 changes

The Wallabies have made two changes to their run-on side to face the All Blacks in Saturday’s third and final Bledisloe Cup test. Rob Simmons replaces James Horwill at lock while Christian Lealiifano will be

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Teitjens says All Blacks 7s team lacking real pace

All Blacks 7s Coach Sir Gordon Tietjens says his team is lacking some real pace at the moment, and he’s on the desperate hunt to improve that through the next 12 months. Tietjens said while they have some key

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Newtown community welcomes back 7s hero Jerry Tuwai

The Newtown community and the students of Bishop Kempthorn Memorial School this morning stood on the road side of Newtown, Nasinu to welcome their hero and Vodafone Fiji 7s playmaker Jerry Tuwai. Tuwai who surprise

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Suva management currently planning IDC victory celebrations

The management of the Suva soccer team is currently meeting to discuss the plans for their 2014 Courts IDC victory celebrations. Head coach Gurjeet Singh said that the players deserve a special acknowledgment after

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Fiji 7s team given $20,000 bonus cheque

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team was presented a $20,000 bonus cheque from the Minister for Youth and Sports Laisenia Tuitubou as they arrived at the Nadi International Airport this morning. The bonus payment will be shar

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The extraordinary story of Jerry Tuwai

As the nation celebrates the victory of the Vodafone Fiji 7s team at the Gold Coast 7s on Sunday night, Poasa Vunisa, the father of new 7s star Jerry Tuwai, had tears of joy. Speaking to Fijivillage yesterday after

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Top four ranking is vital - Ben Ryan

The top four ranking is everything and we have to get that seeding early and stay in pole position. Those were the words of Vodafone Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan after a head-start in the race for the 2014/2015 World

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Suva claims IDC title at home after a lapse of 31 years

Suva managed to claim the prestigious Courts IDC win in front of their home fans after a lapse of 31 years. The hosts managed to beat arch rivals Nadi 1-0 in extra spell at the ANZ Stadium. Former Nadi play

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Suva confident of winning in front of home crowd

Suva soccer team captain and veteran Pita Rabo is confident that his players will deliver in front of their home crowd when they take on Nadi in the final of the 2014 Courts IDC this afternoon. Rabo who scored a go

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Nadi to meet Suva in IDC final

The Nadi soccer team has stamped their mark as the team to beat in the final of the Courts IDC after a comprehensive 3 - nil win over Nadroga in the second semifinal. Nadi dominated the game right from the start of

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Suva beats Lautoka to qualify for IDC final

Suva has qualified for the final of the 2014 Courts Inter District Championship tomorrow after beating Lautoka 2-1 in the first semifinal. Suva’s goals came from Napolioni Qasevakatini and veteran Pita Rabo.

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Nadroga thrashes Vatukoula in Farebrother challenge

Nadroga has successfully defended the HFC Bank Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after beating Vatukoula 55-12. Laced with seasonal campaigners such as Emosi Vucago, Sailosi Rabonaqica and Ratunaisa Naruku-tabua Nadroga

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Suva-Lautoka, Nadroga-Nadi clash in IDC semifinals

Nadi soccer team managed to beat Labasa 2-0 in the wet conditions at the ANZ Stadium in the final pool matchof the Courts IDC to book a semifinal spot as runners-up from Pool one. Nadi just needed a draw against th

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Nadroga and Suva for IDC semifinals

Nadroga is the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the Courts IDC after shocking Lautoka 1-0 at the ANZ Stadium. Mohammed Taslim scored the winner in the second half through a bullet shot from a corner kick

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