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Ba secures draw in tour opener

Ba soccer teams New Zealand tour has started well with a 1 all draw against Waitakere United yesterday afternoon. Ba was trailing 1-nil when Osea Vakatalesau scored the equaliser. Auckland City will now host Ba at 7.3

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All Blacks wary of Pumas

The All Blacks touched down in Argentina today as they eye the tough away leg in their bid to retain the Rugby Championship title. Despite being thousands of kilometers from home, they still received a warm welcome fro

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Uate and Naiqama expected to feature for Knights

Akuila Uate and Kevin Naiqama are expected to feature for the Newcastle Knights against Sonny Bill Williams Sydney Roosters in the NRL preliminary final at 9.45pm this Saturday. Uate and Naiqama played a great game for

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Ryan to do things the Fijian way

New Digicel Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan is relishing the opportunity of making Fiji the best side in the world but admits it will take time for him to get use to his new challenge. Ryan was announced as Fiji's new head c

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Sonny Bill eyes fight with Mirovic

Sonny Bill Williams is eyeing a fight with three time Australian heavyweight champion Bob Mirovic before returning to the Chiefs next year. It is understood that Williams' agent, Khoder Nasser, has been in talks wit

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Uate scores in Knights win

Fiji Bati hopeful and Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate scored a try last night to help his side eliminate defending champions Melbourne Storm 18-16 from the NRL qualifiers. Newcastle had not won in Melbourne since 2

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Horwill supports decision of Connor’s axing

Wallabies Captain James Horwill said he fully supports the decision of coach Ewen McKenzie to drop James O'Connor from the challenging Rugby Championship matches in South Africa and Argentina. McKenzie made the deci

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Naitasiri beats Suva

Naitasiri has beaten defending champions Suva 25-23 in the fourth challenge of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy. The Highlanders side started strongly with fly half Wisea Luveniyali kicking a penalty with just two mi

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Savea re-signs with Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have won the race for All Black wing Julian Savea's signature. The 15 Test All Black had been thought to be heading for either the Chiefs or the Crusaders, continuing the All Black exodus from Mar

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FIFA World Cup is currently in Lautoka

The FIFA World Cup trophy is currently in Lautoka. People from all walks of life have gathered at Churchill park to get a glimpse of the prestigious trophy. Meanwhile in the next hour, a soccer match between the

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Kaino poised to sign 2 year deal with NZRU

After two years in Japan, 48 Test former All Black Jerome Kaino is poised to sign a two year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union, the Blues and, interestingly, North Harbour within the next week. Securing Kaino&#3

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Ben Ryan appointed new Digicel Fiji 7s coach

Former England 7s coach Ben Ryan is the new Digicel Fiji 7s coach. FRU Deputy Chair Daniel Whippy said Ryan is expected to arrive in the country within the next few days and he is expected to coach the Fiji team startin

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Highlanders need to be alert – Seruvakula

Former Naitasiri rugby captain Senirusi Seruvakula believes Suva should not only be disrupted in the forwards. Seruvakula made the comment ahead of the fourth Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge between holder Suva a

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Young Aust side for International 7s

Australian sevens coach Michael O'Connor will bring a young side to the Fiji Water Centennial International 7s next month. Speaking from Australia toFijivillage, O'Connor said he will not risk bringing the s

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O’Connor axed indefinitely

Australian winger James O'Connor has been axed indefinitely from the Wallabies squad by Ewen McKenzie due to his latest actions. O’Connor was this week not allowed to board a flight from Perth to Bali beca

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Manly Sea Eagles books place in NRL prelim final

Manley Sea Eagles have booked their place in the NRL prelim final with South Sydney Rabbitohs after beating the Cronulla Sharks 24-18 last night. The Sharks looked like they had locked it up at 24-24 with seven minu

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Aust 7s team geared up for Fiji International 7s

The Australian rugby sevens team is all geared up to take part in the Fiji Water Centennial International Sevens tournament. Speaking from Australia , coach Michael O’Connor said it will be a good chance for them

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Nonu could play for All Blacks without playing Super Rugby

New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew has not ruled out using the union’s discretionary powers which could allow Ma’a Nonu to play for the All Blacks without taking part in Super Rugby. He said the NZRU will

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Perfect buildup for Ba soccer

The Ba soccer team will have a perfect buildup for the Courts IDC next month as the team will play two friendly’s against Oceania’s two top teams. The Men-in-Black will play Waitakere United at 3pm on Sunday

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Noke creates history

19 year old Tikiko Noke has created history by being the youngest ever player to be selected for the Fiji Bati side to a Rugby League World Cup. The former Lautoka Central College student put on an impressive performan

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