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South African broadcaster complains against Waratahs coach

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has confirmed he had been contacted by SANZAR and notified of the complaint against him by South African broadcaster Super Sport. The broadcaster has alleged Cheika threatened a camera oper

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ACS long distance runner out to restore lost pride

Adi Cakobau School's junior girl’s long distance runner Maopa Tabualovoni is confident she can help restore the lost glory for ACS in this year's Coca Cola Games. Tabualovoni stamped her mark in the Triple

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U20 players for Ba fit in well

The under 20 players for the Ba soccer team are fitting in well with the experienced players as they prepare to meet New Caledonian club AS Magenta in the OFC Champions League this afternoon. Team manager Arvind Singh s

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Cruden out injured

The Chiefs have suffered a massive blow with co captain and first five eighth Aaron Cruden expected to be out of Super Rugby for six to eight weeks with a broken thumb. The injury occurred during the Chiefs 43-all draw

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Sims brothers to face-off

Vodafone Fiji Bati brothers Ashton, Tariq and Korbin Sims will face off as the North Queensland Cowboys takes on the Newcastle Knights tonight in the last match of round five of the NRL. Ashton and Tariq will featur

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Coca Cola Games countdown begins today

The countdown to the Coca Cola Games officially starts today as the 13 days journey of the national torch relay begins. 178 selected students from 77 schools will take part in the relay as the symbolic torch is carr

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Fijiana finish 4th at China 7s

The Telecom Fijiana side has finished fourth in the China 7s tournament. Fiji lost 26-5 to Canada in the third and fourth place playoff. Earlier the Fiji women’s 7s team lost to New Zealand 26-0 in the Cup

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Ba fully prepared for AS Magenta

The Ba soccer team has wrapped up their last training session yesterday as they prepare to take on New Caledonian club AS Magenta in the OFC Champions League this afternoon. Team manager Arvind Singh said the Champi

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Fijiana loses to NZ in semifinals

A gutsy Telecom Fijiana side lost to New Zealand 26-0 in the semifinals of the women's world 7s series. Fiji gave their all as they tried to rattle the New Zealanders but the experience of the Kiwis proved to be the

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Waqa’s two tries couldn’t help Storm win

Vodafone Fiji Bati winger Sisa Waqa's two tries in the first half for the Melbourne Storm was not enought as they lost 28-26 to the Gold Coast Titans in their NRL match. In another match the West Tigers are currentl

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Fijiana creates history

The Telecom Fiji women's rugby 7s team have created history as they will feature in the women's world series semifinals for the first time after beating Russia in the quarterfinals 12-7 and they will now meet Ne

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Fijians to bolster Hekari United team

Pita Bolaitoga, Tuimasi Manuca and Taniela Waqa are expected to provide the spark in the Hekari United side in the upcoming OFC Champions League.   The Papua New Guinea side is trying to emulate their 2010 effort

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Sharks maintain lead

The Crusaders became the first team to cross the Indian Ocean and win when they beat the Lions 7-28 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this morning. Until now no team has crossed the Indian Ocean either way and come away

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Fijiana surprise package in World Series quarters

The Fiji women's rugby 7s side is the surprise package of the fourth leg of the women's world series in China after qualifying for the quarterfinals. The Fijiana defeated Ireland 36-7 in their first pool mat

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Tabakaucoro finishes 2nd in 100m final

Banuve Tabakaucoro finished second in the 100 metres final of the Australian Athletics championship in a time of 10.57 seconds. He will take part in the 200 metres today.   Story by: Akuila Cama 

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Two new players boost Hekari United for OFC

Hekari United's title chances for the upcoming OFC Champions League received a boost with the addition of two new players to the ranks.   Brian Kaltak and Scott Gannon will certainly boost the team which have

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Bukuya’s Warriors thrashed by Sharks

Jayson Bukuya and his Warriors side was thrashed 37-6 by the Cronulla Sharks in the NRL last night while the Panthers managed to beta the Raiders 12-6 and the Rabbitohs beat the Dragons 26-6. Today the Storm meets t

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Banuve qualifies for 100m final

Banuve Tabakaucoro has qualified for the 100 metres final of the Australian Athletics Championship after winning his semifinal race in a time of 10.44 seconds. The Pacific Games champion will face stiff competition from

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Chand sets his eyes on FIFA appointment

The dream of donning the Labasa jumper may be over but Salesh Chand has set his eyes on a long career as a referee. The Fiji FA referee has targeted a FIFA appointment and believes officiating at the 2014 OFC Champions

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First match to determine Nadi’s fate

The outcome of their opening match against defending champion Auckland City will determine Nadi’s fate in the OFC Champions League according to their captain Benaminio Mateinaqara. The group stage of the competiti

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