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Daveta rugby team wins inaugural Limerick World Club 7s

The Daveta rugby team has won the inaugural Limerick World Club 7's after beating Vancouver Bears in the final 36-12 yesterday in Ireland. Despite losing to Munster in the pool games, the Fijian based club mana

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Gear to Join Chiefs

All Blacks wing Hosea Gear has confirmed that he will be joining the Chiefs for next year's Super Rugby season. Gear said he is aiming to win back a spot in the All Blacks squad for next year's World Cup in

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Nadroga beats Suva

National Soccer League table leaders Suva have lost 2-1 to Nadroga this afternoon. This is also Suva’s second loss after going down to Labasa last weekend. Meanwhile in other matches Labasa and Navua dre

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Nonu an option for kicking duties

Ma’a Nonu could be a surprise option for kicking duties for the All Blacks after taking over kicking duties in a warm-up match in North Harbour. The veteran centre was given the task despite Aaron Cruden bein

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Natabua wins Tier Two U18 Deans

Natabua High School won the tier two under 18 Coke Zero Deans final after beating Sila Central High School 25-3 yesterday. The win leaves Natabua a step away from clinching its spot in the tier one competition next

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Uate scores miracle for Knights

Fiji Bati and Newcastle Knight wing Akuila Uate scored a miracle try on the stroke of full‑time and Kurt Gidley kicked a sideline conversion for the Knights to snatch a miraculous 32‑30 upset win over Melbourne Stor

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Nadroga thrash Suva to qualify for Skipper Cup final

Nadroga has qualified for the final of the Skipper Cup after thrashing Suva 40-22 in the first semifinal this afternoon. Nadroga dominated the game scoring six tries as they continued their unbeaten run in the tour

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Naiyaravoro named in Waratahs 7s team to World Club 7s

Fiji born Taqele Naiyaravoro has been named in the Waratahs 7s side to participate in the World Club 7s tournament in Ireland. Naiyaravoro was not part of the Waratah’s team that won the Super Rugby titl

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Veikoso to lead Suva into semis

Viliame Veikoso will lead Suva when they take on Nadroga in the first Skipper Cup semifinal today. Veikoso will also have the services of Vesi Rarawa, Manasa Saulo and Mosese Saunivanaua. The backs will see Si

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FRU to cite RKS for not releasing players for Youth Olympics

The Fiji Rugby Union confirms that it will cite the Ratu Kadavulevu School Rugby Team for not releasing the students to participate in the Youth Olympics Games in China which begins next week. This follows the outc

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Kolinisau first player to sign Fiji 7s contract

Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau is the first player to sign his contract for the 2014 and 2015 IRB World 7s Series. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan earlier today. R

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Nadroga name star studded team to face Suva

The Nadroga Rugby side has named a star studded line up to take on Suva in the first semifinal of the Skipper Cup tomorrow. Leading the forwards for Nadroga is veteran Flying Fijian Setefano Somoca along with star

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Nadolo remains with Crusaders

Nemani Nadolo is a man of his word and will remain at the Crusaders for two more years. Although the Super Rugby franchise have remained silent on Nadolo’s future, overseas media understands Nadolo never had

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I will not force any player - Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has made a clear statement that he will not force any player in the under 18 7s team to represent their country in the Youth Olympic Games. This comes after five Ratu Kadavulevu Scho

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McCaw expects Waratahs win to spark Wallabies

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is expecting the Waratahs Super Rugby win to spur on the Wallabies during next weekend’s Rugby Championship opener in Sydney. Returning to the same venue in which his Crusaders

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Sonny Bill declares Hayne as best player

Sonny Bill Williams has declared Jarryd Hayne is the NRL’s best player. The dual international, who has won the NRL premiership, the Super Rugby title and the Rugby World Cup, says the Parramatta superstar&rs

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3 short listed for Bati coaching job

The Fiji National Rugby League has short-listed three applicants for the coaching job of the Vodafone Fiji Bati. Speaking to Fijivillage FNRL Chairman Reverend Immanuel Reuben said they are still in the process of

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Golfers from 16 countries to converge for Fiji International

Next weekend’s inaugural Fiji International Golf Open will feature golfers from 16 countries, including former world number one Vijay Singh. For the first time ever Fiji will host an internationally broadcast

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Wallabies not bothered by All Blacks streak

The All Blacks are potentially 80 minutes away from claiming the longest ever Test‑match winning streak among tier‑one nations, but the Wallabies don’t really care. Australia’s vice captain James Sl

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