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Naiqama scores in Tigers win

Vodafone Fiji Bati fullback, Kevin Naiqama continued his fine performance for the Panthers as he scored a try to help his side beat West Tigers 26-10 in the NRL yesterday. The win sees the Panthers reclaim the top

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Netherlands advance in a breathtaking quarterfinal

Reserve goalkeeper, Tim Krul came off the bench late in extra-time and saved two spot-kicks as Netherlands beat Costa Rica 4-3 on penalties to set up a FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina. Both sides were un

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NZ and Australia to be included in Pacific Games

Next years Pacific Games will be recognised as the Oceania Continental Games where Australia and New Zealand will also be given a chance to take part in the games for the first time since 1963. The Pacific Games Co

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Argentina qualifies for FIFA World Cup semifinals

Argentina has qualified for the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup after defeating Belgium 1-0 in the quarterfinals this morning. Argentina has reached their first FIFA World Cup semi‑final since finishing as runne

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Nadolo scores twice as Crusaders topple Blues

Fijian winger, Nemani Nadolo scored two crucial tries last night as his Crusaders team extinguished the Blues' Super Rugby playoff hopes with a physical 21-13 win in Christchurch. Winger Nemani Nadolo was in se

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Neymar out of the World Cup

A big setback for the hosts of the FIFA World Cup as Brazil star forward Neymar has been ruled out of the World Cup after fracturing his vertebra in the closing stages of the 2-1 quarterfinal win over Colombia. Ney

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Suva edges Naitasiri in Skipper Cup

The Suva rugby team edged Naitasiri 17-15 in a round eight match of the Skipper Cup competition this afternoon. Suva’s tries were scored by Joeli Veitayaki and Osea Kolinisau while Inoke Tuisese and Vilikesa

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Police beat Covenant Brothers

Defending Escott Shield champion, the Police rugby side defeated Covenant Brothers 8-3 today in the Suva rugby club games. In other matches played today, Army Green beat NFA 17-13, Red Rock thumped Newtown 47-10, R

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Brazil to face Germany in semis

Hosts of the FIFA World Cup, Brazil has beaten Colombia 2-1 in a thrilling quarterfinal match a while ago. Thiago Silva scored for Brazil just in the 7th minute of the match while David Luiz got the second goal thr

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Chiefs end Hurricanes playoff hopes

The Chiefs have ended the Hurricanes Super Rugby playoff hopes while keeping their own slim chances alive with a 24-16 win last night. Tries from forwards Jamie Mackintosh and Brodie Retallick sealed the defending

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Brazil on course to reclaim World Cup - Scolari

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said his team has one hand on the World Cup as he rounded on his critics ahead of tomorrow’s quarterfinal against Colombia. Scolari revealed at a news conference that the 2002

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Naitasiri out to maintain winning run

The Naitasiri Rugby side will be hoping to maintain their winning run when they will take on Suva in their Skipper Clash tomorrow. Naitasiri is currently in second place on the points table with 28 points and has b

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Chiefs make 7 changes to face Hurricanes

Chiefs assistant coach, Tom Coventry admits a lot of the ingredients that produced two Super Rugby titles for the franchise are missing this year. The Chiefs have lost their last three matches.  They sit

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Newcastle Knights signs Tariq Sims

The Newcastle Knights are pleased to announce the signing of forward Tariq Sims on a two‑year contract. Tariq will play beside younger brother Korbin and Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate.   &nbs

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Colombia can beat Brazil - Rodriguez

Colombia star striker and FIFA World Cup leading goal scorer James Rodriguez said they really want to win their quarterfinal match against Brazil tomorrow. Despite playing Brazil in front of their home crowd, Rodri

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Unfair decision by Fiji FA says Rewa Soccer President

Rewa soccer President, Nazeel Buksh has raised serious concerns on Fiji Football Associations decision to suspend its player Iosefo Verevou from all levels of soccer for three years and also fine him $5,000. Along

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5 soccer players suspended for 3 years

Five soccer players have been suspended from all levels of soccer for three years and have also been fined $5,000 each. Rewa’s Iosefo Verevou, Ba’s Avneel Kumar and Waisea Yavala  while Lautoka&rsq

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Neymar happy to win in any way possible

Brazilian striker Neymar Junior has insisted that he is happy for Brazil to win ugly as long as it gets them past Colombia in the football World Cup quarterfinal. Brazil has rarely sparkled at these finals but they

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