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Lutumailagi to start at first-five eighth

Nadroga rugby player Jiuta Lutumailagi will start at first five eighth for the Telecom Fiji Warriors in tomorrow’s match against the Junior Japan side. Lutumailagi starts ahead of Waisea Luveniyali who has been ru

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Parramatta Eels forward faces possible 7 week ban

Parramatta Eels forward Darcy Lussick faces a potential seven-week ban for his high tackle on Jared Waerea Hargreaves, his sixth charge in two and a half years. Lussick has a terrible record disciplinary record in the N

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Blues hope to change consistent bad habits

The Blues will hope high profile reinforcements can turn around their slumping season and stop a worrying trend of gifting opposition unreachable leads in super rugby. Ma’a Nonu and Jerome Kaino are certain to re

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Roy Krishna impresses Wellington Phoenix

Fiji born star striker Roy Krishna made a memorable start for the Wellington Phoenix scoring his first goal in the A-League following a 2 all draw against the Melbourne Hearts. Krishna scored the first goal when he too

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Discipline will be the key- Kolinisau

That’s the word of Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau as the team departs this morning for the next leg of IRB World 7s Series in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Kolinisau said this was evident in the previous tourname

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Henry Speight out for six weeks

Fijian Born Brumbies winger Henry Speight is expected to be out of Super Rugby for six weeks. This comes after Speight suffered a fractured jaw in their victory over the Waratahs. Looking at how they stand after round

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Farewell church service held for Fiji 7s team

“Our blessings are with you.” Those were the words of the many fans of the Vodafone Fiji 7s team who attended their farewell church service at the Calvary temple this morning before leaving for Japan tom

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Brumbies top Aussie Conference

The Brumbies held on in Canberra to beat the Waratahs 28-23 and take the top spot in the Australian Super Rugby conference. In other results last night the Sharks held on to beat the Reds 35-20 to retain their unbea

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Fiji Warriors beat Waratahs U20

The TFL Fiji Warriors are on track to defend their Pacific Rugby Cup title after defeating the Waratahs Under 20 49-26. The Warriors will face the Junior Japan on Tuesday. Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka

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Hurricanes thrash Cheetahs

The Hurricanes have finally won their first Super Rugby game after losing 3 games before thrashing the Cheetahs 60-27. Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith won his 100th Super Rugby cap in the match and celebrated the occas

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Wardens Gold win Red Rock 7s

Wardens Gold have won back to back titles after beating Uluinakau 25-12 to claim the $5,000 prize money of the inaugural Red Rock 7’s. Wardens playmaker Jone Naucubalavu showed his class and pace during the final

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Rewa house wins QVS inter-house

Queen Victoria School hopeful and Former Natabua High School sprinter Leone Natusa will be a threat in this years Blue ribbon event of the Coca Cola games. The 20 year old who hails from Nadrau village in Nadarivatu sc

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Kalakala house wins ACS inter-house

Kakala House has been crowned as the Adi Cakobau School 2014 Inter House Champion. A huge number of fans witnessed the former girls Coca Cola champions at the ANZ Stadium. Kakala dominated in the Senior grade and won

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Cakau says he can still deliver

Some rugby fans may think he is old but Setefano Cakau believes he still can deliver in the international rugby arena. The 35-year-old from Nakavika village in Namosi was named in Ben Ryan’s final 12 member squad

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Chiefs fend off Stormers

The Chiefs have fended off a late comeback from the Stormers last night to win 36-20 in Hamilton. The home side led 17-6 at halftime thanks to Aaron Cruden’s boot and a try from James Lowe and looked to have the

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Tabadamu on track at the Red Rock 7s

The Tabadamu 7s team is confident of their chances of winning the Red Rock 7s today. Being the only undefeated team after day one of the competition, coach George Qaranikula said the side will treat every game as a

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1 new player expected in Vodafone Fiji 7s team

Either Setefano Rasekaia, Vatemo Ravouvou or Jerry Tuwai will make their debut for the Vodafone Fiji 7s team next week in Japan. When asked whether a new player will be named this evening, coach Ben Ryan said there will

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Tuqiri to start on the wing for Rabittohs

Former Vodafone Fiji Bati skipper and dual international Lote Tuqiri will be starting on the wing for the Rabittohs tonight as they take on the Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL. Tuqiri scored a try last week in his first

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Chiefs to field biggest forward pack

The Chiefs will field their biggest forward pack against the Stormers at Waikato Stadium tonight. And while it is no coincidence that they are doing it as they line up against their first South African opposition of

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No Fiji linked players in NZ 7s team

No players with links to Fiji have been considered in Sir Gordon Tietjens All Blacks sevens team for the Japan and Hong Kong 7s. Waisake Naholo and Tomasi Cama were not considered due to injuries while veteran Lote Rai

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