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French rugby club to set up academy at Ratu Navula

Ten students from the age of 15 to 18 at Ratu Navula College have been identified by French Top 14 club Brive to be part of the new rugby Academy to be set up in Ratu Navula next February. Brive is setting up an ac

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Ba soccer coach, Manager relieved from their duties

Ba soccer coach, Yogendra Dutt and Manager, Arvind Singh have both been relieved from their duties. Team President, Rishi Kumar confirmed that the two will now appear before the Ba soccer board and will have to pro

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Team Fiji lands safely in Glasgow

Team Fiji for the Commonwealth Games has landed safely in Glasgow. This was confirmed by team Fiji Chef de Mission Lyndall Fisher and they are eagerly awaiting for the arrival of the second half of Team Fiji which

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Folau could be returning to NRL

There is speculation that Waratahs fullback Israel Folau could be returning to NRL. The Wallabies star and his manager, Isaac Moses were spotted in discussions with the NRL's head of football, Todd Greenberg, a

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Step up – Ben Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan said the Fiji under 18 7s side will need to step up if they are to stand a chance of winning gold at the Youth Olympic Games next month. Despite being the favorites for the tournamen

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Chiefs in talks with Kahui and Gear

The Chiefs are in talks with former All Black wingers Richard Kahui and Hosea Gear according to reports in the New Zealand media. Both players are currently plying their trade in Japan with Kahui finishing a two-ye

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Tuqiri backs Beale to be a success

Dual international Lote Tuqiri has no doubts that his former New South Wales Waratahs team-mate Kurtley Beale could handle a switch to rugby league, as the match‑winning back weighs up which code he will play next yea

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Top Australian golfer confirmed to play in Fiji

Top Australian golfer Matthew Griffin has confirmed his participation in the inaugural Fiji International Golf Championship next month. Griffin who won the KPGA Championship last week will return to Natadola Bay Ch

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Lambie’s return gives Sharks hope

Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis believes the return of Patrick Lambie for their clash with the Highlanders is a "massive lift" to their hopes. Their Super Rugby qualifier in Durban sees the return of t

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Ashton and Tariq Sims named in Cowboys side

Vodafone Fiji Bati forwards Ashton and Tariq Sims has again been named in the North Queensland Cowboys side to take on the Cronulla Sharks in their NRL match this weekend. The Cowboys are 12th on the ladder with 18

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Caucau set to return to Agen

Fijian winger, Rupeni Caucau is set to return to French rugby with a second stint at Agen. The 34-year-old spent six seasons with the club between 2004 and 2010. He later joined Northland in the ITM Cup but no

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Fiji begins campaign to get a team in NSW Cup

Fiji has officially begun its campaign to get a team in the New South Wales Cup in Australia by 2016. According to Triple M radio sports in Sydney the Vodafone Fiji Bati will look to follow what Papua New Guinea di

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Nonu signs for the Hurricanes

All Black second five Ma’a Nonu has signed for the Hurricanes for the 2015 Super Rugby season. Nonu left the franchise after the 2011 season and played for the Highlanders and Blues. However with coach M

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Nadroga out to maintain unbeaten record

Nadroga will never give Ovalau and Northland any chance because they want to maintain their unbeaten record in the Skipper Cup rugby competition. Team Manager Paula Biu said their two remaining matches are importan

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Naitasiri want to win Skipper Cup for late coach

“We will try to win the Skipper Cup and Farebrother Sullivan trophy for you.” These were the words of the Mosese Luveniyali while delivering his eulogy on behalf of the Naitasiri Rugby Union at the fune

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RKS and QVS to renew old rivalry in Eastern Zone final

Ratu Kadavulevu School and Queen Victoria School will battle for top honors in the Eastern Zone Secondary Schools Rugby Under 18 final this weekend. Both sides won their respective semifinal matches last week with

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Brumbies seek revenge over Chiefs

Last year’s Super Rugby final defeat will drive the Brumbies to seek revenge against the Chiefs. The Brumbies will host the defending champions in the opening 2014 playoff on Saturday night where Captain Ben

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FIFA President surprised Golden Ball award went to Messi

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is surprised that Argentina's Lionel Messi has won the World Cup Golden Ball award. 27 year old Messi was named as the tournament's best player after his side lost 1‑0 to Germa

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