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Koyamaibole and Waqaniburotu extends contract

Fijian Internationals Sisa Koyamaibole and Dominiko Waqaniburotu have extended their contracts with Top 14 side Brive. The two back row players have been outstanding so far this season as Brive have held their own i

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Talei in doubt for Flying Fijians

Flying Fijians flanker Netani Talei will not be joining the national side after the officials failed to sort his paperwork. The powerhouse number eight and blindside flanker has won 27 caps for Fiji and was initiall

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Italy and Scotland draws

Italy and Scotland drew 30 all in their Rugby League World Cup match this morning. Italy were leading 30-26 with 10 minutes remaining when Scotland's Brett Hellewell scored a try to level the score. Scotland

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Kangaroos thrash Bati

The Australian Kangaroos have defeated the Vodafone Fiji Bati by 34 - 2 in a silky and wet condition at Langtree park on the week two of the Rugby League World Cup. The Kangaroos scored three tries in the first half an

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Marist Seahawks win Regional Women 7s

The Marist Seahawks has created history by winning the first ever Regional Women’s 7s in the country defeating the Chiefs 24-14 in the final. Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka

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All Blacks easily beat Japan

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and five eight Dan Carter came through their pre Paris shakedowns without adding to their combined catalogue of injuries for 2013. The world’s No 1 side ran in eight tries to be

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Wardens Gold win Coastal Great Eight 7s

Wardens Gold was crowned the champion of the Coastal Great Eight 7s yesterday after beating Police 27-22 in extra time in a dramatic final.  Wardens dominated territory in the first overtime period and Police w

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Malawi Queens beat Fiji Pearls

The Malawi Queens has beaten the Fiji Pearls 62-45 in their first test series at the Vodafone Arena. Pearls Captain Matila Waqanidrola said the home side did not utilize their possession well. Waqadrola added th

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Vodafone Fiji Bati keen to face Kangaroos

A lot of emotion will be seen in the Vodafone Fiji Bati and the Australian Kangaroos clash this morning in their second Rugby League World Cup campaign. Fiji Bati head coach Rick Stone has named a strong lineup that

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Kangaroos prop wary of Fiji Bati

Cowboys and Kangaroos prop James Tamou admits Australia was a little rusty in its opening hit-out but said he is looking forward to taking on Cowboys teammates Ashton and Tariq Sims when the Australian Kangaroos meet th

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Fiji Pearls Coach to name starting lineup soon

Fiji Pearls Coach Unaisi Rokoura will name her starting lineup to face the Malawi Queens this morning. Pearls skipper Matila Waqanidrola who was injured on Thursday resumed training yesterday. If Waqanidrola is

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We are here for the people-Uate

“We are here for a reason and will do whatever it takes for the people back home.” These are the words of Vodafone Fiji Bati flyer Akuila Uate as they look forward to the match against Australia this Sun

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Waqanidrola resumes training

Fiji Pearls skipper Matila Waqanidrola resumed training today after being injured yesterday. Pearls Coach Unaisi Rokoura said 31 year old Waqanidrola had some runs today. Rokoura added that she will name her sta

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Wardens, Tokatoka Westfield Babas qualifies for quarters

The Wardens 7s side and the Tokatoka Westfield Babas are the first two teams to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Coastal Great Eight 7s after winning both their pool games earlier today. With a game left for bot

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Red Cadeaux ready for third run in Melbourne Cup

English galloper Red Cadeaux is a genuine horse of the world who is ready for his third run in the Melbourne Cup For owner Ronnie Dunlop, Red Cadeaux's first trip to Melbourne was also his first outside Europe a

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Naholo opts for 7s

Waisake Naholo has opted to head back to sevens instead of taking up the second year of his Blues contract. Naholo, 22, was used sporadically by the Blues this year and was released to play in the Sevens World Cup,

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Muliaina to return as centre

Mils Muliaina might have left the Chiefs and New Zealand rugby as one of the best fullbacks those teams ever had, but he will return here next year as a centre. As with most of the rest of the backs in the squad, th

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Kangaroos brace for physical Bati

The Kangaroos are bracing for an all-out “bash fest” when they face a Fiji side fuelled by brotherly love at the Rugby League World Cup. Coach Tim Sheens is looking to build some much-needed momentum aft

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Westfield Babas thrash Guardforce in Coastal Great Eight 7s

The Tokatoka Westfield Babas side made an impressive start at the Coastal Great Eight 7s after thrashing Guardforce 38-nil to win their first pool match. Laced with the services of former national 7s rep Pio Tuwai,

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Evans ready to partner Thurston

Manly Sea Eagles star Cherry Evans said he cannot wait to partner with Jonathan Thurston for Australia's second world cup clash with the Vodafone Fiji Bati. Cherry Evans who starts ahead of regular number 7 Coop

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