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Tietjens name squad for Commonwealth Games

New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named his initial squad to prepare for July's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Some players in the squad include Tomasi Cama, Lote Raikabula, DJ Forbes, Ben Lam, Tim Mi

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Vodafone U20 hopes to create history

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer side is just three games away to create history in their quest to qualify for their first ever Under 20 Soccer World Cup. Fiji will have to win its three remaining matches against the

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Nadolo keen on staying with Crusaders

Vodafone Flying Fijians wing Nemani Nadolo has indicated he is keen to re-sign with the Crusaders. Nadolo who will return to Japan after the Super Rugby season has been in impressive form for the Crusaders and is highl

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We paid Lautoka $9000 this month - FRU

The Fiji Rugby Union has clarified that the Lautoka Rugby Union was paid $9,000 for this month’s installment as part of the assistance under the Skipper Cup competition. This comes after Lautoka said that they

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Career gamble by Kaino pays off

The gamble is close to paying off for Jerome Kaino. The World Cup winning All Black is closing in on a return to the national team after a standout Super Rugby showing with the Blues, just four months since returnin

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Tariq Sims sidelined for dangerous tackle

Vodafone Fiji Bati forward Tariq Sims faces at least two weeks on the sidelines for a dangerous tackle in North Queensland’s 42-12 loss to the Raiders yesterday. Sims will still be available for State of Origi

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Flying Fijians has world class backline

“We have a set of backs that can match up a tier one team.” Those were the words of Vodafone Flying Fijians Head Coach John McKee after announcing the final 30 member squad. McKee has named some big

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24 member squad for Youth Olympic Games confirmed

The Fiji Rugby Union has finalized a 24 member squad for the Fiji Under 18 sevens side to the Youth Olympic Games in China later this year. Fiji Rugby Union’s Development Officer Sale Sorovaki confirmed that t

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Chiefs still enthusiastic after loss

Defending Super Rugby champions the Chiefs may be written off after a walloping by the Hurricanes, but coach Dave Rennie has other ideas. Rennie said this is something similar to what happened last year when the Chi

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FRU to clear air on Lautoka rugby issue

The Fiji Rugby Union will clear air in relation to the Lautoka Rugby Union issue at midday today in a press conference. This comes after Lautoka raised their disappointment after Ovalau was awarded a default win on

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9 teams in contention for Super Rugby playoffs

After Round 15 of this year’s Super Rugby season the top nine teams all remain in contention for a playoffs berth. The Sharks still lead the points table with 44 followed by the Waratahs on 39 points while the

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Fiji U20 on track for World Cup spot

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer side has a good chance of booking their spot for the Under 20 Soccer World Cup after an impressive 2-nil victory over New Caledonia last night. Striker Samuela Nabenia scored in the

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Hayne must be shut down - Slater

Queensland fullback Billy Slater said Jarryd Hayne is the man the Maroons must shut down in order to win State of Origin Game One this Wednesday. With Hayne’s ability to break tackles and the capabilities of s

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Fiji wins second game in OFC U20 Championship

"The boys played a very good game”. This was the comments by the Fiji Under-20 coach Ravinesh Kumar after defeating New Caledonia 2-0 in their second match of the OFC Under-20 Championship at the ANZ Stadi

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Nadolo scores as Crusaders pip Highlanders

Vodafone Flying Fijians centre Nemani Nadolo scored a try for the Crusaders as they defeated the Highlanders 32-30. Fiji born Patrick Osborne also scored for the Highlanders but it was not enough as the Crusaders bo

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Hurricanes thrash Chiefs

The Chiefs hopes of winning their third successive Super Rugby title suffered a blow when they were hammered 45-8 by the Hurricanes in Wellington last night. The Chiefs started the round in third place and on top of

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Real Madrid wins UEFA Champions League title

Real Madrid has won their 10th UEFA Champions League title after defeating neighbors Atletico Madrid 4-1 in etxra time.  Real Madrid scored three goals in extra-time to seal the win after scoring an equalizer w

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Broncos edges West Tigers

Ben Hunt kicked a 76th minute penalty to give the Brisbane Broncos a gripping 16-14 victory over the Wests Tigers last night. In the second match the Warriors defeated the Titans 24-16. Today, the Raiders will f

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Nasinu Secondary new U19 7s champions

Nasinu Secondary School Under-19 side is the new champion of the Fiji Secondary School rugby Sevens after beating neighbors Ratu Sukuna Memorial School in the final this afternoon. Nasinu beat RSMS 19-7 after traili

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Namosi upsets Nadi in Skipper Cup

Namosi have beaten Nadi in the Skipper cup rugby competition by 23-6.  Namosi never gave Nadi any room to move at Thompson Park today. In other results, Naitasiri defeated Northland 22-12, Vatukoula beat ne

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