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Kenya drops 10 players from IRB 7s Series

Kenya has dropped ten players from the squad for the IRB 7's Series opener in Australia in a dispute over pay and contracts. The players, including wingers Collins Injera and Horace Otieno and back‑rower Biko

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No 3rd/4th place playoff in IDC

There will be no third and fourth place playoff in the Courts IDC which used to be played before the final of the major soccer tournaments. The third and fourth place playoff was introduced recently by the Fiji Foo

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Hayne and Radradra win top NRL awards

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne and winger Semi Radradra both received top NRL awards last night after their brilliant performance this season. Hayne shared the 2014 Dally M Award with Johnathan Thu

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Rewa FA wants Verevou cleared for Courts IDC

The Rewa soccer association is hopeful that its player, Iosefo Verevou will be cleared from district level suspension and will play for Rewa in the Courts IDC. The Fiji Football Association suspended Verevou from a

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Durutalo named in USA 7s team

Fijian born Andrew Durutalo has been named in the USA 12 member team for the Gold Coast 7s next month. The former Suva Grammar School student was one of the familiar faces being retained by coach Mike Friday.

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Coca-Cola Amatil now official beverage provider for FRU

Coca-Cola Amatil Limited has today become the official beverage and refreshment provider for the Fiji Rugby Union. The sponsorship is worth $160,000 per annum which includes the provision of sparkling beverages and

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Police confident of defending Escott Shield title

The Police rugby side is confident that they will defend their Escott Shield title when they take on Fiji Bitter NFA in the Suva Rugby Union weekly club competition final this weekend. Despite a close 14-10 victory

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5 new players to feature for NZ 7s in Oceania tournament

Five new players will feature in an All Blacks Sevens development squad for this weekend’s Oceania tournament in Noosa, Australia. The four new players include 20‑year‑old Jordan Bunce, son of former All

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Matarerega to debut for Lautoka

Nadi soccer team’s goal scoring machine, Rusiate Matarerega is following his father’s footsteps as he will now make his appearance for the Lautoka soccer side. Years back, Matarerega’s father, Wat

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Suva soccer team faces a daunting task in IDC opener

The Suva soccer team faces a daunting task of starting its Courts IDC campaign on a winning note as the side will face Labasa at Subrail Park, a venue which hardly works out in favor for the visiting teams during major

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Luke to miss Rabbitohs NRL grand final

South Sydney hooker Issac Luke is facing the heartbreak of missing the Rabbitohs first NRL grand final in 43 years after being charged with a grade one dangerous throw. Luke was sanctioned by the NRL's match re

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All Blacks win third straight Rugby Championship

The All Blacks secured a third straight Rugby Championship title as they beat Argentina 34-13 with a bonus‑point in La Plata earlier today. Playing an exciting brand of counter attacking rugby, New Zealand overwh

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Bulldogs qualify for NRL finals

The Bulldogs beat the Panthers 18-12 last night to advance to the NRL decider. The Bulldogs led 12-6 at halftime and extended that lead to 12 in the second half before a Penrith try seven minutes from time set up a

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Police to face NFA in Escott Shield final

The Police Rugby side remains confident of retaining the Escott Shield title after beating Army 14-10 in the semifinal last night. Led by veteran hooker, Maciu Vakaruru Police dominated the game using the heavy for

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Nadroga out to maintain unbeaten run

Defending HFC Bank Farebrother Sullivan Trophy champion, Nadroga will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on Tebara Bus Tailevu this afternoon. Nadroga’s unbeaten streak has been running f

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Fiji U18 hammered by the Australia schoolboys

The Vodafone Fiji Under‑18 rugby team was hammered 50‑15 by the Australia schoolboys last night in its opening match of the Tri‑Nations Series in New Zealand last night. Fiji’s next match is against the

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Waqa to spearhead Tailevu against champions Nadroga

Vodafone Flying Fijians halfback Emori Waqa will be the key player for the Tebara Bus Tailevu side if they are to stand a chance to beat Nadroga in the HFC Bank Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge match tomorrow.

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Sir John Kirwan to coach the Barbarians against Wallabies

Sir John Kirwan will coach the Barbarians side to play Australia at Twickenham in November. It will be the first match of the Wallabies northern hemisphere tour, with games against England, Wales, France and Irelan

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