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Navunigasau wary of IDC

24 year old soccer player of Bureta Sports Club in Samabula, Waisake Navunigasau still has the memories of last years Courts IDC final fresh in his mind as he scored the winning goal against Ba. But, Navunigasau kno

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Smith to notch up 75th test cap for ABs

Sunday's Rugby Championship showdown between the All Blacks and Springboks will see Conrad Smith notch up his 75th cap to overtake former centre and captain Tana Umaga's record. The 32 year old is pleased to

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Top teams aim for good performance

It will be a three way race in this weekend’s Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s as Fiji, Samoa and Australia will try to lay a good platform before the World Series kicks off next week. For new Fiji sevens coac

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Tell me now or I will take you to court-Iqbal Khan

A major issue has now emerged just days away from the Vice President elections for the Fiji Football Association and one of the candidates is now calling on the Fiji FA to confirm the validity of his nomination by the n

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USA 7s team looking forward to Fiji atmosphere

The USA rugby 7s side is here not only to play in the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s but to absorb the atmosphere at the home of sevens. Captain AJ Durfee said they are looking forward to meeting the fans.

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Replay, electronic score screen ready

The Fiji Sports Council has confirmed that the replay and electronic score screen at the ANZ stadium is ready and will be used this weekend during the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International Sevens. Chairman

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3 Fiji born players in NZ 7s squad

Three Fiji born players will feature for the All Black 7s in next week's Gold Coast 7s. Veteran playmaker Tomasi Cama Jnr, Waisake Naholo and Lote Raikabula are among the 12 players selected. Coach Gordon Ti

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Suva soccer team camping in Raviravi for IDC

Defending champions of the Courts IDC, Suva is camping in Raviravi Ba from Saturday and is playing warm-up matches against Lautoka. Suva coach, Gurjeet Singh said he has made wholesome changes in their preparation.

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Ryan technical advisor at Centennial 7s

Digicel Fiji 7s team Coach Ben Ryan will be the technical adviser in the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International 7s which kicks off tomorrow before he takes the side to Gold Coast next week. Ryan said he is

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Banitabua elated with selection

New national rugby sevens rep Vucago Banitabua still cannot believe that he will not only feature in this weekend’s Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s but he will also rub shoulders with some of the world’s be

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Genia recalled in Wallabies starting lineup

Will Genia has been recalled in the Wallabies starting lineup against Argentina this weekend. Genia who came off the bench in Australia's last two Rugby Championship matches relegated Nic White to the reserves f

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Henry may be sanctioned for his latest outburst

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry may be sanctioned for his latest outburst against rugby officials. Henry, now a technical advisor with Argentina, labelled the Rugby Championship judiciary and referees "tot

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McCaw back for decider

Captain Richie McCaw was restored to the All Blacks as expected for their decisive Rugby Championship match against South Africa this on Sunday, in one of two changes to the team. The other is prop Charlie Faumuina

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Drasa U19 soccer team looks to end IDC drought

The U19 Drasa Secondary School soccer team is looking to end their six year secondary school IDC drought. Team coach George Rao said the team is preparing well as they are having two sessions of training daily.&nbsp

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Four players to make debut at Fiji Water 7s

Four players will make their debut for Fiji this week in the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s tournament. They are Nadi’s number eight Jiuta Takubu, Namosi flanker Sakiusa Nadruku, Lautoka fullback Vucago Banitabu

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Colin Gregor out of Gold Coast 7s

An injury to Colin Gregor has forced Scotland Sevens head coach Stephen Gemmell to change his captain and include one new cap in his squad to play in the Gold Coast Sevens next week. Gemmell has named forward Scott Ridd

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Wallaby great says long road back for Wallabies

Australian rugby great Nick Farr-Jones believes it will be a long and ugly road back from a dark hole for the current Wallabies side. Australia heads to Argentina with just one win in the Rugby Championship to date whic

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Speed merchant ready to put on a show

“Dubbed one of the fastest men in rugby.” USA 7s team speed merchant Carlin Isles is ready to showcase his blazing speed at the Fiji Water International 7s this weekend. Isles said that it will be tough pl

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Amor selects experienced England side

New England 7s coach Simon Amor has opted for experience in selecting his final 12 member squad for the opening leg of the IRB World Sevens Series. Amor has retained most players from last season which includes John Bra

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Leali’ifano says lasers will have no effect

Wallabies centre Christian Leali’ifano believes he will be able to ignore lasers if they are flashed at him during Sunday’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Rosario. The Puma fans have become no

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