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NZ not only focusing on Fiji-DJ Forbes

The Fiji sevens rugby team's first pool match against the All Blacks 7s is not the only worry for New Zealand. Captain DJ Forbes said last year's loss to Kenya in the semi finals is still fresh in their minds b

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Kenya’s win in NZ not forgotten

Kenya may have lost the New Zealand 7s final last year but their semifinal win over New Zealand in Wellington has not been forgotten. Both sides were locked 14 all at full time before Oscar Ouma scored the winning try

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Nabuka to umpire in Imparja Cup

Mervyn Nabuka will become the first Fijian to be selected as an umpire in the Imparja Cup which is Australia's National Indigenous cricket tournament. Mervyn was selected as a part of the International Cricket Counc

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Waqabaca explains why a CEO wasn’t appointed earlier

As the good news about the Fiji Rugby Union signing a sponsorship deal has been confirmed, FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca has revealed why they didn't appoint a CEO earlier. Waqabaca says the CEO was confirmed early

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Culum Retallick injured

Former Maori All Black lock Hayden Triggs has been called into the Blues squad to replace Culum Retallick. Retallick ruptured knee ligaments in December and had surgery last month which will keep him off the field for s

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Gordon Tietjens to name team today

 All Blacks 7s coach Sir Gordon Tietjens is expected to name his final 12 member team this afternoon for the New Zealand 7s this weekend. Two players will be dropped from the 14 member squad but 18 year old Akira

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Bulls face major setback

The Bulls have faced a major setback ahead of their Super Rugby campaign after Springboks flanker Arno Botha will be out for the entire Super Rugby season after seriously hurting the same knee he injured eight months ago

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Uate named for NRL Nines

Vodafone Fiji Bati wing Akuila Uate has been named in the Newcastle Knights 16 member squad for the NRL Nines tournament later this month. Uate has been named alongside star players like Tyronne Roberts, Willie Maso

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FRU announces 5 year sponsorship deal

Good news for rugby in Fiji as the Board of the Fiji Rugby Union has finally signed a sponsorship deal. In a statement released by the FRU last night, Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca confirms that after careful consider

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Ben Ryan to continue with player rotation at NZ 7s

National 7s coach Ben Ryan is highly likely to continue with player rotation in various positions during this weekend's New Zealand 7s. Ryan confirmed to Legend FM Sports that he will select the right players for ce

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Chiefs announce co-captains

Defending Super rugby champions the Chiefs have announced their co captains for the 2014 season, with Aaron Cruden joining Liam Messam as their leaders. Messam, who was man of the match in 2013’s final, keeps his

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NZ 7s embarrassed by loss to Kenya

The Fiji 7s rugby team may want an improved performance this weekend in Wellington but New Zealand has other ideas as well. Fiji born All Blacks 7s star Lote Raikabula told stuff.co that it was really disappointing

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Larkham to double up as water boy

International rugby rules ban him from being on the field, but ACT Brumbies mentor Stephen Larkham will become the first Super Rugby head coach to double as a waterboy. Super Rugby's governing body SANZAR has cl

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Seahawks crush Broncos to win Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 to win the Super Bowl for the first time ever. The Most Valuable Player and Seahawks quarter Russell Wilson said this is a very special win for them. This

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Aust 7s coach urges players to focus on NZ 7s

Australian 7s coach Michael O'Connor has urged his players to forget about their performance in Las Vegas and focus on the New Zealand 7s this weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage from Wellington, O'Connor said

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FRU raises over $200,000 from fund-raising drive

The Fiji Rugby Union has raised over $200,000 from the Centennial jerseys fund-raising drive. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said about 40 jerseys have been sold so far and they are confident of selling all the 200

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Sir Tietjens to unleash Ioane at Wellington 7s

New Zealand's sevens opponents in this weekend’s Wellington 7s must collectively hold their breath when All Blacks 7s Coach Sir Gordon Tietjens will unleash to what he calls the rabbit.  This comes af

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Lautoka, Navua can be in trouble

The Lautoka and Navua soccer teams can be in big trouble if they fail to improve their performance in the National Soccer League competition. Both teams lost their third consecutive match over the weekend and are si

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Suva leads NSL table

Suva soccer team is now leading the Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League points table with nine points after a 1-nil win over Rewa today at the ANZ stadium. Suva’s goal was scored by Samuela Drudru in

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Labasa beats Lautoka in NSL

Labasa soccer team has beaten Lautoka 2-1 in the Fiji Sun Skipper Tuna National Soccer League competition at Churchill Park. Meanwhile, in another match, Suva is leading Rewa 1-nil in the top of the table clash at t

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