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Williams set to return for Chiefs

Versatile fullback, centre and wing Tim Nanai-Williams looks set to return for the Chiefs rugby team. TVNZ reports that he has come back bigger and stronger than ever, thanks to plenty of time spent in the gym when he w

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Players not tackling right – Ben Ryan

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan has highlighted that many players in Fiji are not tackling the right way. Ryan said this was an area of concern in the last two legs of the series which saw them on the receiving end of

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Crusaders eager to play alongside Fijian giant

Vodafone Flying Fijians center Nemani Nadolo will not feature for the Crusaders in this weekend’s Super Rugby opener against the Chiefs. This has been confirmed to Fijivillage by Crusaders Communications Manager J

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Brumbies ready to start Kuridrani

The ACT Brumbies are set to bring Wallabies centre Tevita Kuridrani straight into the starting lineup for their Super Rugby season opener after the end of his five-game ban for a dangerous tackle. Kuridrani was sent

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Ryan opens selection door at upcoming Marist 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has opened the selection door for any player that proves himself in the upcoming Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament. Ryan said he is in no rush to name the final team and the selection

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Fiji 7s preparing for next leg

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team has made a short turn around and is already in preparation mode for the next leg of the IRB 7s Series in Tokyo and Hong Kong. This comes after Coach Ben Ryan confirmed to Fijivillage that t

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Drudru on fire

Suva soccer striker Samuela Drudru who is currently the highest goal scorer in the National Soccer League competition said he is hungry to score more goals. Drudru who is from Naiyaca village from the highlands of N

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Hurricanes attack undefeatable – Mark Hammet

Hurricanes rugby coach, Mark Hammett is happy with how his squad is shaping up, claiming their attack can defeat anyone in the Super rugby. The Hurricanes pre-season matches have ended with a win over the Blues but loss

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Fiji Warriors to defend PRC cup

The Fiji Warriors side are gearing up to defend their Pacific Rugby Cup title. Fiji Warriors Assistant and former Assemblies Of God Under 18 coach Eroni Vereivalu said within three weeks, they are hoping to select the b

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Chiefs loses Sam Cane

Super Rugby champions the Chiefs will be without All Blacks loose forward Sam Cane for the start of the season because of a knee injury. Cane scored a first-half try but was later helped off the field during the Chiefs

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Cowboys win first ever NRL Nines

The North Queensland Cowboys are the champions of the first ever NRL Auckland Nines, after defeating the Brisbane Broncos 16-7 in the final. The Cowboys led 10-0 at halftime on the back of tries to Antonio Winterstein i

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Suva beats Nadroga

Suva beat Nadroga 1-0 in their National Football League today at the ANZ stadium. Suva star striker Samuela Drudru scored the lone goal late in the first half. The win extends Suva’s lead on the points table to 1

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Cowboys face Broncos in NRL Nines finals

Vodafone Fiji Bati and Queensland Cowboys second rower Tariq Sims will be featuring for the Queensland Cowboys in the NRL Auckland Nines grand final tournament tonight. The brave Cowboys defeated the tournament favo

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Sharks beat Bulls

The Sharks got their Super Rugby campaign off to a perfect start in Durban as they beat South African rivals the Bulls 31-16 this morning. Five points will be the ideal start for new Sharks head coach Jake White and

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Boxing bouts attracts crowd

It was a packed out National Fitness Centre last night as people witnessed 12 outstanding amateur fights. Experienced Josefa Ravudi Jnr. the son of former national boxer Joe Ravudi had to dig deep against Winston Hi

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Ba draw with Rewa

Ba was held to a nil all draw by Rewa in their National Soccer League match today. Ba started the match on the high but the Rewa side picked up momentum and came in strong. Rewa’s Luke Lomaisalato was shown a red

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Radradra scores hat-trick for Eels

Vodafone Fiji Bati winger and Parramatta Eels flyer Semi Radradra scored a hat-trick today to help the Eels beat the Sydney Roosters 18-11 in the first ever NRL Auckland Nines tournament at Eden Park. In other results,

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Bai rated amongst top 10 goal kickers

Flying Fijians five eight Seremaia Bai has been rated as one of the top 10 top goal kickers in the World. The study compiled by the New Zealand Rugby Union’s chief analyst, using a decade of data across 582 Tests

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Koroibete aims to win Auckland Nines

Vodafone Fiji Bati and West Tigers flyer Marika Koroibete is aiming to help the Tigers win the Auckland Nines tournament this year. With 12 tries already in his 15 game of NRL career, Koroibete will be one of the key pl

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Wade told to finalize citizenship for eligibility

Australian based prop forward Mitchell Wade has to finalize his citizenship to be eligible to play for the Fiji Warriors side at the upcoming Pacific Rugby Cup tournament next month. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by

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