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Waratahs – Crusaders final

The Waratahs will host the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final next Saturday. First‑five Bernard Foley scored a brilliant late try and kicked 11 points to fire the Waratahs to a 26‑8 victory over the Brumbies in

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Fiji Women’s Lawn Bowls team loses to Malaysia

The Fiji Women’s Lawn Bowls team lost 23-8 to Malaysia in the quarterfinals of the Women’s fours competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The team of Radhika Prasad, Doreen O’Connor, Sala

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Stage set for Skipper Cup semifinals

  Defending Champion Nadroga, Naitasiri, Suva and Nadi have all qualified for the semifinals of the Skipper Cup competition. Nadroga remains top on the points table after thrashing Northland 48-12 in the

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Ba bounces back

After two consecutive losses in the Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League competition, Ba has bounced back and thrashed Nadroga 8-1 today. In two other games, Labasa and Rewa drew 1-all while Nadi beat Navua

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Namosi thrashes Ovalau in Skipper Cup

Namosi thrashed Ovalau 50-13 at Nasau Park in another round of the Skipper Cup competition this afternoon. In other results, Macuata beat Tavua 19-18, Nadi defeated Lautoka 36-14, Naitasiri defeated Tailevu 37-14,

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Natabua, RKS, Marist and QVS rule so far

Natabua High School and Ratu Kadavulevu School are through to the semifinals of the Under-14 grade of the Secondary schools rugby competition. Natabua beat Suva Grammar 27-5 while RKS defeated St Thomas High 36-15

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Suva in a must win situation

The Suva rugby side needs to win against Vatukoula today to remain in contention for a semifinal spot in the Skipper Cup competition. Suva is fourth on the points table and a win can secure them a semifinal spot ag

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RKS expected to use heavy forward pack against SGS

The Ratu Kadavulevu School Under-18 rugby side is hoping to win its first ever Deans trophy since 2005. But first, the Eastern Zone champions will have to beat Suva Grammar School in the quarterfinals today. R

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It will not be all about the forwards - Dagg

Crusaders full‑back Israel Dagg insists it will not be all about the forwards in their semifinal clash with the Sharks in the Super Rugby. The number fifteen is adamant that the backs will have a major say in who

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Players that perform will get FRU contracts - Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has stated that players who perform will earn a contract with the Fiji Rugby Union under the new scheme of contracting 7s players. The FRU have not announced the names of the players

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Create space for Nadolo to be effective - Osborne

Fiji born Highlanders wing, Patrick Osbourne has advised the Crusaders to create as much space as they can for Nemani Nadolo when they take on the Sharks in the first semifinal tomorrow. Speaking to Fijivillage fro

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Ratu Navula ready to defend their title

Defending Coke Zero Deans Champions, Ratu Navula College will do whatever it takes to beat John Wesley College in the quarter final clash tomorrow. School Principal, Setareki Merekula said John Wesley College has

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Jake White identifies flaw in Super Rugby model

Sharks rugby coach Jake White has identified a flaw in the current Super Rugby model ahead of Saturday’s semifinal against the Crusaders. The Sharks have had to travel to Christchurch for the playoff after fi

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McCaw fit to play against Sharks

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been rushed back into the Crusaders starting 15 for tomorrow's Super Rugby semi-final against the Sharks in Christchurch. McCaw has recovered from injury and will play at bli

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John Wesley College U18 side out to upset defending champions

The John Wesley College Under-18 side is excited to be part of the Coke Zero Deans National quarterfinals but facing defending champions Ratu Navula College has pushed them beyond their limits to give the western giants

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Former coach reckons Nadolo can offer more

“Give Nadolo a cross-kick and see what happens.” These are the words of Former All Blacks fullback Greg Cooper who believes that Nemani Nadolo is yet to unwrap one of his deadliest tricks in the Super R

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Genia misses out on Bledisloe Cup tests

The Wallabies will be without Will Genia for the first two of this year’s Bledisloe Cup tests. The Reds halfback had ankle surgery in June and it was hoped he would be available to face the All Blacks next mo

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Radrodro Tabualevu new CEO for FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union has appointed business executive, Radrodro Tabualevu as its new Chief Executive Officer. Tabualevu has worked in a diverse range of industries including Agriculture, retail, motor vehicle and h

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