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Speight receives call from McKenzie

Fiji born Brumbies winger Henry Speight received a phone call while in South Africa from Australian coach Ewen McKenzie telling him he’s considered a Wallaby in waiting. Speight was shocked when McKenzie calle

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Qauia Green side retains Ambassadors Cup

The Qauia Green side retained the Ambassadors Cup in the Suva Club Rugby Competition after beating the Suva Grammar Old Boys 18-17. In the Koroturaga challenge the Suva Stallions also retained their title with a 12-

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Upsets at Fiji Secondary School 7s tournament

There were some upsets caused at the Fiji Secondary School Sevens tournament today. This was after the Navosa Central College Under-19 defeated the QVS Two 14-0 in their pool game. Three players who were part of

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Vinod Patel sponsors Wardens 7s team

Vinod Patel has today announced its support for the Wardens 7s team with a sponsorship worth up to $7,000.   This includes a brand new team outfit for the 2014/2015 season and bonus payments for winning or finish

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Roko to run on the wing for Naitasiri

Former Vodafone Fiji 7s rep Nasoni Roko will run on the wing for Naitasiri at 3pm today when they face Northland in the Skipper Cup. The Highlanders will bank on the experience of Roko, Waisale Levula and Dan Ligair

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Tacirua scares Police Blue

The Tacirua rugby side nearly upset Police Blue in the premier grade of the Suva Rugby Union Club Competition after losing 21-20. In other premier matches Savura recorded their first win after beating New Town 14-5

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Six local players named in Flying Fijians squad

Suva prop forward Leeroy Atalifo and France based Isei Colati will make their debut for the Vodafone Flying Fijians next month after being named in the final 30 member squad yesterday. Coach John McKee named six loc

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Nadroga beats Tailevu in Skipper Cup

Nadroga continued their brilliant form in the Skipper Cup competition after beating Tailevu 24-6 last night at Ratu Cakabau Park. Eroni Vasiteri, Peni Ravai and Eremasi Radrodro scored for the Stallions as they show

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Sharks extends winning streak in NZ

Sharks extends winning streak in NZ The Sharks have extended their winning streak in New Zealand after defeating the Blues 29-23 last night. The result provisionally moves the Sharks nine points clear at the to

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Roosters defeats Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Defending champions the Sydney Roosters defeated the NRL points table leaders the Bulldogs 32-12 last night. Roosters star Sonny Bill Williams scored two tries. Meanwhile, today the Titans face the Warriors at 7

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Nasinu Secondary U19 starts 7s campaign on a high

Nasinu Secondary School Under-19 rugby side started their Fiji Secondary School 7's campaign on a high note after beating Ratu Kadavulevu School Two 7-5 this morning. In other Under-19 matches, Assemblies of God

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Vodafone Fiji U20 thrash American Samoa

The Vodafone Fiji Under 20 soccer team defeated American Samoa 4-nil in their opening OFC Under 20 Championship match. Fiji scored all their goals in the first half through Saula Waqa, Captain Jale Dreloa, Tony Tuin

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Seniloli to lead Tailevu

Henry Seniloli will lead the Tebara Bus Tailevu side against Nadroga in the Skipper Cup tonight. The former RKS Under 19 skipper will link up with former Vodafone Fiji 7s rep Sakaraia Tui who have been named at firs

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Lagidrauna recalls the struggles he went through

A 20-year-old farmer’s first trip to Suva has also earned him his first overseas trip with the Vodafone Fiji Under-20 rugby side. Wilisoni Lagidrauna was in tears as he still tries to come to terms with his se

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Nadroga makes nine changes for Tailevu match

Nadroga have made nine changes to their starting lineup to play Tailevu in the Skipper Cup tonight from the side that thrashed Suva last week. Nemani Nagusa, Iliesa Leca, Manoa Tamaya, Epeli Natuikata and Eremasi Ra

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Osborne returns on the wing for Highlanders

Fiji born Patrick Osborne returns on the wing for the Highlanders against the Crusaders tomorrow. The former QVS and Jai Narayan College student was sidelined after injuring his ankle during their South Africa tour.

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30 players to be named in Flying Fijians side today

30 players will be named in the Vodafone Flying Fijians side today for the June test series. Nine players will be dropped from the extended squad but they will be on standby for the upcoming matches. Coach John McKee

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Roosters defeats Bulldogs in NRL thriller

Defending champions the Sydney Roosters defeated the NRL points table leaders the Bulldogs 32-12 last night. Roosters star Sonny Bill Williams scored two tries. Meanwhile, today the Titans face the Warriors at 7

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Fiji U20 rugby captain confident

Vodafone Fiji Under-20 rugby captain Akuila Tabualevu is confident they can have a great outing at the Junior World Championship in New Zealand next month. Tabualevu represented Fiji in the Championship last year an

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Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union receives timely boost

The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union received a timely boost today ahead of the schools 7s which will be held this week after 6 years.    Fiji Secondary Rugby Union President Napolioni Silatolu said a fo

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