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FRU yet to comment on hosting IRB 7s leg

The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to comment in relation to comments from International Rugby Board Sevens Manager Beth Coalter who believes that Fiji stands a fair chance to host a IRB Sevens Series leg. After expressing

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Vatuwaqa man wins trip to Hong Kong 7s

“I always watch the Vodafone Fiji 7’s team play on television.” Those were the words of Pramol Basant of Vatuwaqa who was over the moon yesterday after winning the major prize of a TFL and Fiji Air

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Fiji in bid to host IRB Sevens World Series leg

International Rugby Board Sevens Manager Beth Coalter believes that Fiji stands a fair chance to host a HSBC World Sevens Series leg. After expressing interest earlier this year, Coalter said that Fiji will be invited t

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FRU urge unions to accept funds given

The Fiji Rugby Union has urged its affiliated unions to accept the funds which will be given to them for this year. This is after Suva Rugby Union President Francis Kean and Nadroga Rugby Union President Tiko Matawalu a

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Janes looks forward for Sharks clash

All Blacks and Hurricanes wing Cory Jane is looking forward to their first clash against the Sharks next Sunday in Durban. The 31 year old revealed that the only thing that worries them when going to play in South Afric

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McCaw and Kieran Read to miss opening game

All Blacks captain and Flanker Richie McCaw could join loose forward Kieran Read in missing the Crusaders Super Rugby season opener against the Chiefs in Christchurch. Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has confirmed that

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Unions want to know how much funding they will get

Local rugby unions in the country want to know if they will receive increased funding after the Fiji Rugby Union signed the new rugby sponsorship deal. This comes after questions were raised during the Fiji Rugby Union

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No national side for Marist 7s

Vodafone Fiji 7s team coach Ben Ryan has revealed that there will be no national side for the upcoming Fiji Bitter Marist 7s next month. Ryan confirmed that all the players will be released to play for their various clu

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Brad Shields likely to miss opening game

Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields is likely to miss the opening week of Super Rugby due to a knee injury. Shields suffered the injury in the opening stages of the 24-22 Super Rugby pre season loss to the Rebels over

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Henry Speight could miss opening game

Fiji born Brumbies wing Henry Speight could be in doubt of the opening match of the Super Rugby season after suffering an injury last week. Speight bruised his ribs after their 67-nil win over ACT development. Other p

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Man United fight fight hard for points

Manchester United soccer team had to work hard to earn a point in the English Premier League competition this morning as they were held 2-all by Fulham. In other matches over the weekend Liverpool thumped Arsenal 5-1 an

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Suva Soccer team unbeaten

The Suva soccer team remains unbeaten after their fourth match of the National Soccer League. The Capital side defeated Lautoka 2-0 yesterday and still leads the table with 12 points. Meanwhile, Ba has jumped to the se

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Vodafone Fiji 7s team to get bonus

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team will be getting a $10,000 bonus payment after losing in the semifinals of the NZ 7s over the weekend. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca. Waqabaca

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Suva, Ba win soccer league matches

The Suva soccer side defeated Lautoka 2-0 at Churchill Park this afternoon in the Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League encounter. Ravinesh Karan and Samuela Drudru scored in each half for the capital city si

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Police unhappy with alcohol management at NZ 7s

The New Zealand 7s may be over but Police are still unhappy with the number of drunken people at the Stadium last night, despite better alcohol management after day one of the tournament. Ten people were arrested, t

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Nadi defeats Navua

The Nadi soccer team defeated Navua 3-1 in their National soccer league match at Prince Charles Park yesterday.   Nadi's Rusiate Matarerega scored twice in the first half to give Nadi a 2-0 lead at the breath

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Red Rock, Yamacia bundled out of Crescent Head 7s

Local rugby sevens giants Red Rock and Yamacia were bundled out of the Crescent Head 7s in Australia yesterday. Red Rock was beaten by eventual winners Manly 14-7 in the Cup quarterfinals while Yamacia was beaten in

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Defending Super rugby champions beaten by Reds

Defending Super rugby champion the Chiefs were beaten 31-20 by the Reds in their pre season match last night in Australia. In another warm up match the Melbourne Rebels defeated the Hurricanes 24-22. The super r

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NZ wins at home

The All Blacks 7s team has won the New Zealand 7s title after beating a spirited South African outfit 21-0 in the final. Despite losing their first pool match against Fiji, the All Blacks defied all odds scoring thr

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