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Carter named on the bench to face Hurricanes

Dan Carter will come off the bench tomorrow for the Crusaders. Carter, Kieran Read and Owen Franks have all been named on the Crusaders’ bench for the game against the Hurricanes in Wellington. Crusaders

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Vodafone Flying Fijians prepares for Cook Islands match

As the Vodafone Flying Fijians prepares for the 2015 Rugby World Cup Oceania qualifier against the Cook Islands, former Flying Fijians fly-half Nicky Little has shared his story as he looked back at the 2007 Rugby World

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Nadi confident of defending Fiji Fact title

Nadi soccer player Jolame Vukivuki is confident that his team has the ability to defend their Vodafone Fiji Fact title. Vukivuki scored the winning goal against Lautoka in the group match last weekend. This wa

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RWC trophy visits Ratu Navula College

Students and teachers of Ratu Navula College in Nadi had the privilege this morning to welcome the William Webb Ellis Trophy to Fiji. While welcoming the representatives from the International Rugby Board and reps

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Messi magic downs Nigeria

Argentine star Lionel Messi who celebrated his birthday yesterday scored two goals to help his country beat Nigeria 3-2 and also qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Argentina won Group F while Nige

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William Webb Ellis Trophy to be at Churchill Park

The much anticipated Rugby World Cup Qualifying match between the Vodafone Flying Fijians and Cook Islands will be full of excitement as the William Webb Ellis Trophy will be at Churchill Park. Flying Fijians coach

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O’Connor likely to return to Australia

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie said exiled backliner James O’Connor could revive his International Test career if he ‘resurrects’ himself on Australian soil. O’Connor started all three Tests

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8 teams qualify for FIFA World Cup knockout stages

Eight teams have qualified so far for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Uruguay will meet Colombia in one of the elimination matches at 8am Sunday while Brazil takes on Chile at 4am. On Monday at 4am the Net

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Suarez accused of biting Italian defender

Uruguay’s star striker Luis Suarez has been accused of biting a player for the third time in his career after an incident with Giorgio Chiellini at the FIFA World Cup following their win over Italy this morning.

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Chand out to showcase classy skills for Suva

Vodafone Fiji under 20 soccer rep and Suva midfielder, Nickel Chand said he is ready to showcase his classy football skills for the capital city side in the Vodafone Fiji Fact at Ratu Cakobau Park this weekend. Cha

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Referee allegedly punched during local soccer competition

Serious concerns have been raised after a referee was allegedly punched by two players during Rewa soccer association’s local soccer league competition two weeks ago. Nausori Police have confirmed that the ma

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Marist Old Boys to play for late Roy Ravana Junior

The Marist Old Boys will play for the late Roy Ravana Junior when they meet Fiji Bitter Escott Shield champions Police this Saturday in the Suva Rugby Union club competition. Marist Old Boys assisted Roy Ravana Sen

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Koroisau to come off the bench for Rabbitohs

Vodafone Fiji Bati hooker Apisai Koroisau will come off the bench for the Rabbitohs this weekend against the North Queensland Cowboys. Brothers Tariq and Ashton Sims have been named for the Cowboys side. The C

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Greece makes it to elimination round

Greece has qualified for the eliminations of the FIFA World Cup after they defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 thanks to a last minute penalty. In another match Colombia beat Japan 4-1 while England drew nil all with Costa Ri

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Italy out, Uruguay through

Uruguay is the latest team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup elimination round. This is after their 1 nil win over four time champions Italy. Diego Godin scored the winner for Uruguay. Uruguay’s Luis Sua

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Naisua hungry for goals

Suva soccer player Sakaraia Naisua is hungry to score more goals for the capital city side in the Vodafone Fiji FACT at Ratu Cakobau Park this weekend. Naisua scored a crucial goal against Nadi on Sunday which saw

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Cook wants to join Fiji, Tonga and Samoa

“We want to join Fiji, Tonga and Samoa” These are the words of Cook Islands coach Barry George who believes this is the year they should be recognized in the Pacific as a rugby playing nation. Geor

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George Whitelock to move to Japanese team

Crusaders flanker George Whitelock will move to Japan to play for the Panasonic Wild Knights at the end of this year's Super Rugby season. Whitelock has been with Canterbury for all six of the last Premiershipâ

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