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Unbeaten Police takes on Covenant Blues

Defending Escott Shield champion, the Police rugby side is hoping to maintain its unbeaten run when they take on Covenant Blues in the weekly club competition of the Suva Rugby Union. Police have been unbeaten

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Crusaders in full force for Blues

The Crusaders will have close to their full complement of All Blacks on deck for Saturday night's crucial Super Rugby match against the Blues in Christchurch. Kieran Read, Dan Carter, Israel Dagg and Owen Frank

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Peter Sharp quits on Cronulla team

Peter Sharp has quit as coach of NRL club Cronulla, effective immediately. Sharp reluctantly stepped into the role this season after head coach Shane Flanagan was suspended by the NRL for 12 months over the club&#3

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Koroisau and Tuqiri named in Rabbitohs starting lineup

Vodafone Fiji Bati players Apisai Koroisau and Lote Tuqiri have been named in the Rabbitohs starting line up to take on the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL. The Rabbitohs will take on the Titans at 9pm next Monday.

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There is still no outright winner - soccer pundits

As the world gets ready to witness the FIFA World Cup quarter finals, many of the soccer pundits have predicted that there is still no outright winner from all the teams that have won their elimination matches. Apa

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Belgium crushes USA dreams

Belgium scored two goals in extra time to secure their quarterfinal spot at the FIFA World Cup after 28 years. Led by inspirational captain Vincent Kompany, Belgium dominated possession in most of the match as they

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3 applicants for vacant Fiji Bati coaching job

The Fiji National Rugby League has so far received three applications for the vacant Vodafone Fiji Bati coaching job. This has been confirmed to Fijivillage by FNRL Chairman Reverend Immanuel Reuben. Reuben sa

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Chiefs need win against Hurricanes

Chiefs’ halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow admits he was disappointed to miss out on game‑time with the All Blacks during their three‑Test series against England. But he is determined to make whatever time he ge

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Messi sets up Argentina’s victory

A Di Maria strike deep into extra time set up by a Lionel Messi move was all that separated Argentina from Switzerland in their round of 16 match early today. The match was scoreless in regulation time and remained

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Ashley-Cooper to face Fekitoa

Waratahs veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper is bracing for the more direct challenge posed by rising All Black star Malakai Fekitoa as the Waratahs meet the Highlanders this weekend. Cooper’s match-up with rookie Fek

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Germany through to quarterfinals

Germany has survived a huge test in the FIFA World Cup and is through to the quarterfinals after defeating Algeria 2-1 in the elimination match today. The three-time champion lacked urgency throughout the 90 minute

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IRB finalizes six 7s teams for Youth Olympic Games

The Fiji Under-18 sevens side has a good chance of winning a gold medal in the Youth Olympic Games in China next month. This comes as the International Rugby Board has finalized the six men’s teams that will

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France beats Nigeria, qualifies for quarterfinals

France has reached the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup after beating Nigeria 2-nil this morning. Goals from Paul Pogba and an own goal from Nigeria’s Joseph Yobo ensured France reached the top eight.

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Chiefs can still make playoffs

Assistant Chiefs coach Wayne Smith figures the Chiefs need nine points from their final two games in order to have a shot at making the Super Rugby playoffs. If the Chiefs can beat the Hurricanes they stay in the h

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Costa Rica qualifies for FIFA World Cup for the first time

Costa Rica has qualified for the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Greece 5-3 on penalty kicks today. The game had finished 1‑1 after normal time. Michael Umana&rsq

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Nadi was just a better team – Ba soccer

Ba soccer team management say the Vodafone Fiji FACT was not their tournament and Nadi was just a better team. Team officials have congratulated Nadi for retaining their Fiji FACT title. When asked on what wen

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Fiji U20 soccer team needs overseas matches - Buzzetti

National Soccer Coaching Director, Carlos Buzzetti said the Fiji Under-20 soccer players now need to play against professional footballers to get a feel of the international competition. Buzzetti said he is impress

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Sonny Bill Williams could conceivably return to All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams could, conceivably, return to the All Blacks this year. The cross-code superstar, who is currently chasing back‑to‑back NRL Premierships with the Sydney Roosters, has a desire to turn out fo

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Waratahs claim the Australian Conference

The Waratahs secured their status as Australian Conference winners after their bonus‑point 39‑8 victory over the Brumbies. The result makes the Waratahs the Australian Super Rugby conference winners as no side

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