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Ryan to train 7s side for The Youth Olympic Games next week

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is expected to start training the national under 18 7s side next week. Ryan arrived in the country earlier this week and he will have his first training run with the Fiji Under 18 7s

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Blues suffer setback

The Blues have been dealt a double blow ahead of their crucial Super Rugby clash against the Chiefs as All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock and captain Luke Braid have been ruled out of the match. Woodcock and Braid both

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Germany thrashes Brazil

Brazil is out of the FIFA World Cup after being thrashed by Germany Brazil 7-1 in the first semifinal. Thomas Muller scored for Germany in the 14th minute of play while Miroslav Klose netted the second goal in the

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Germany out to avenge defeat

Germany is currently taking on Brazil in the first FIFA World Cup semifinal. Germany would want to avenge their 2002 final defeat to Brazil by knocking the hosts out in their semifinal clash. Midfielder Bastia

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Crusaders to shut out Fekitoa

The Crusaders are on a mission to shut out Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa if they are to come out victors in their Super Rugby clash this weekend. Fekitoa’s powerful leg-drive enabled him to break tackles

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Brazil has enough talent to win without Neymar - Germany

Germany football coach Joachim Loew believes FIFA World Cup ending injury to Brazil star Neymar and Thiago Silva’s suspension only complicates matters for Germany. The 22-year-old Neymar suffered a fractured

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Coke Zero Deans finals to be held in Lautoka

The Fiji Secondary Schools Coke Zero Deans finals will be held in Lautoka this year. Officials of the Fiji Secondary School Rugby confirmed this as the Deans competition heats up from the various divisions. Th

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Mission Impossible for Blues

The equation is simple for the Blues to make the Super Rugby playoffs - that is to win by a clear 38 points this Friday against the Chiefs. Coach John Kirwan has done the maths and is optimistic as ever about this

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Nasiga, Kalou joins Nadroga

Vodafone Flying Fijians rep Rupeni Nasiga and Sekonaia Kalou have joined the Nadroga team ahead of their Skipper Cup competition clash against Lautoka this weekend. Coach Esala Nauga said this is a timely inclusion

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Raikabula, Cama left out of NZ 7s squad

Fiji born players Lote Raikabula and Tomasi Cama Junior have been left out of the All Blacks sevens Commonwealth Games side. Three players that won gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi will defend the title

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Brazil captain to miss semifinal clash

Brazil captain Thiago Silva will miss tomorrow’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Germany after Brazil failed in their bid to have his yellow card overturned. The 29-year-old defender was booked in their quar

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Suva to bank on experience players against Namosi

Suva will be banking on experienced players when they face Namosi this weekend in another round of the Skipper Cup rugby competition. Coach Salimoni Ravouvou said they have some injury concerns in the team but are

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Carter to start at second five eighth again for Crusaders

All Blacks star Dan Carter will start again at second five eighth for the Crusaders in their final Super Rugby round robin match against the Highlanders. Carter had his first start of the year outside Colin Slade f

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Nadroga maintains lead in Skipper Cup

The Nadroga rugby side maintains their lead in the Skipper Cup points table after round 8 of the competition. After their 21-7 win over Nadi last week, the Stallions have 38 points, followed by Naitasiri in second

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Di Maria ruled out of semifinal showdown

Argentina soccer player Angel Di Maria has been ruled out of Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands. This is a big setback for Argentina but striker Sergio Aguero has been declared fit to pla

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Chiefs need win to qualify for playoffs

Super Rugby defending champion the Chiefs will have to beat the Blues this Friday if they want a place in the playoffs for the third year in a row. After their 24-16 victory over the Hurricanes and subsequent resul

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Brazil appeals Silva suspension

The Brazil soccer team has lodged an appeal against the suspension of Captain Thiago Silva for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Germany. Silva was shown his second yellow card for blocking the Col

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Waratahs top of Super Rugby standings

The New South Wales Waratahs are now on top of the overall Super Rugby standings with a 44-16 victory over the Highlanders last night. The result guarantees the Waratahs home field advantage in the playoffs, while

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