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Ma’a Nonu more motivated than ever before-Kirwan

The Blues Super rugby coach Sir John Kirwan said All Blacks second five eighth Ma’a Nonu is more motivated to perform at Super level than ever before. Nonu quit the Blues to join the Highlanders at the end of

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Chiefs coach impressed with returning All Blacks

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie is impressed with his returning All Blacks.  Aaron Cruden, Tawera Kerr Barlow, Sam Cane, Liam Messam and Brodie Retallick reported for training this week after a well deserved layoff fo

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Changes unlikely for 7s team

It is highly unlikely that changes will be made to the national 7s team for the Wellington 7s next week. Despite some injury concerns highlighted by coach Ben Ryan after the USA 7s, the Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed th

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Speight eligible for Wallabies from Sep 11th

Brumbies winger Henry Speight has been given a date that he will become eligible to play for the Wallabies. The Fijian born has been in limbo since last year waiting to find out when he will be eligible to play for the

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Ba ready for new league season

After winning their 18th Champion Versus Champion series title, the Ba soccer team scoring machine Osea Vakatalesau said the team is ready for a whole new season and will continue to play for Ba. In the Fiji Sun Skipper

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Marshall ready to lead Blues from No. 10 jersey

Former New Zealand Rugby League playmaker Benji Marshall is ready to lead the Blues from the number 10 jersey in this year's Super Rugby season. The 28 year old former Kiwis captain has been with the Blues since

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ARU may fund player contracts for Olympics

The Australian Rugby Union may consider funding player contracts for the 2016 Olympic sevens team for those who skip Super Rugby to take part in the Rio campaign. Star players such as Quade Cooper and Kurtley Beale

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7s team can bounce back-Tabua

Former Flying Fijians Coach Ilivasi Tabua believes the national sevens rugby side can bounce back next weekend in New Zealand.  Fiji's most successful rugby coach who also represented Fiji and the Wallabies

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Brumbies advise Speight to focus on Super Rugby season

The ACT Brumbies are now relieved and has advised Fiji born wing Henry Speight to focus on the Super Rugby season. This comes after Speight has been given the green light to represent the Wallabies and coach Stephen

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Selection door always open for Hayne

Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed that the selection door is always open for Kangaroo and former Fiji Bati fullback Jarryd Hayne if he wishes to represent the country again. This comes after rumors speculatin

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Media reports Harlequins signs Tikoirotuma

According to media reports, Harlequins have signed Asaeli Tikoirotuma from the Chiefs. Fairfax NZ News reports that Tikoirotuma, who won back to back Super Rugby titles with the Chiefs, has inked a two year deal wit

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Cooper wants ARU to change 7s selection criteria

Reds and Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper wants the Australian Rugby Union to change the selection criteria for their Sevens squad at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Cooper says the Olympics would be a once in a lifetime o

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Suva volleyball side reigns supreme

The Suva volleyball side has reigned supreme at the Joe Vulaca Jnr Volleyball Championship after winning both the Mens and the Women=s title. The Suva Mens side outclassed Raiwai in three straight sets while the wom

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Ba wins CvC

The Ba soccer team has won the Champion versus Champion Series for the 18th time after beating Nadi 2-1 in the third and final match of the Pillay Garment Champion versus Champion Series at Churchill Park. Ba domin

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Bukuya named in 16 member Auckland Warriors side

Vodafone Fiji Bati player Jayson Bukuya has been named in a strong 16 member Auckland Warriors side in the upcoming NRL Nines in Auckland next month. Bukuya, England fullback Sam Tomkins, New Zealand halfback Shaun

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Ba, Nadi keep low profile in CvC decider

With just hours remaining for the last and final match of the Pillay Garments Champion versus Champion series match between Ba and Nadi, both teams are keeping a low profile. Both teams currently have two points aft

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Speight eligible to play for Wallabies from September

Fiji born ACT Brumbies winger Henry Speight will be eligible to play for the Wallabies in September. A three man IRB panel decided Speight's international fate last night, declaring he will qualify to play for A

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Dau to retire after this season

Veteran defender Lorima Dau said he will be hanging his boots and assisting Rewa Soccer coach Marika Rodu with coaching after this season.                 

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Nayacalevu named on the wing for Stade Français

Former Flying Fijians winger Waisea Nayacalevu has been named on the wing for Stade Français in their top 14 match against Castres tonight. Nayacalevu relegated former Wallabies wing Digby Ioane to the bench.

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