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Waqa given initial all clear after a horrific incident

Fijian born and Melbourne Storm winger Sisa Waqa has been given an initial all clear after a horrific incident during Melbourne's qualifying final loss to South Sydney Rabbitohs. Waqa was hospitalized on Friday

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Sydney Roosters beats Manly in NRL qualifying final

The Sydney Roosters will get a well-deserved week off after beating Manly 4-0 to win a brutally absorbing NRL qualifying final last night. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scored the only try in the match which was a throwback t

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Suva defends Farebrother

The Fiji Bitter Suva side has again defended the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy after beating a gutsy Vatukoula side 32-20 at the ANZ Stadium. Suva’s captain James Brown led by example for the capital side by crossin

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Ba wins B Division title

Ba has won the B Division title by defeating Cakaudrove 22-16 at Churchill Park. Both sides scored two tries each but Ba outclassed Cakaudrove by kicking five penalties to two to win the game. Ba will now prepare for t

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Brown to lead Suva

James Brown will lead the Suva rugby side against Vatukoula in the third Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge today. Brown will skipper the capital city side as Dale Tonawai has been rested while Peni Raidre starts at

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Captain says Test on par with a World Cup

Springboks captain Jean de Villiers is rating his 92nd test as one of the most important in his career. De Villiers leads South Africa against the All Blacks, looking to win on Eden Park for the first time since 1937 an

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Waqa in doubt for Bati after injury

Vodafone Fiji Bati’s hopeful and Melbourne Storm winger Sisa Waqa may not be featuring in the Rugby League World Cup next month. Waqa was hospitalized last night after landing heavily on his head and neck followin

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All Blacks brace for Springboks onslaught

Many say it is an irresistible force meeting an immovable object when the All Blacks host the undefeated Springboks tonight in round four of the Rugby Championship. The All Blacks have won their last 30 tests on Eden Pa

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MOB to help organize Fiji Water Centennial International 7s

The Marist Brothers Old Boys Association will now share the responsibility of organizing the upcoming Fiji Water Centennial International 7s with the Fiji Rugby Union. This is after the FRU today signed a Memorandum of

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Suva to face Nadro in IDC opener

Defending champion for the Courts IDC, the Suva soccer team will have a tough task in facing Nadroga in the opening Super Premier Division match next month. The much improved Nadroga side qualified for the semifinals in

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South Africa opens door for Nonu

South Africa is opening its doors to Ma’a Nonu as the All Blacks midfielder’s Super Rugby future looks increasingly bleak. Nonu appears unwanted by any of the five New Zealand franchises, with a return to th

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Do not underestimate Vatukoula-Kenatale

"Do not underestimate Vatukoula". That is the comment from former Vatukoula and Flying Fijians prop Aporosa Kenatale Senior to his son and namesake who will be playing for Suva. Kenatale Senior said he

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Fijian players gear up for NRL quarterfinals

Melbourne Storm rugby league skipper Cameron Smith says it will be good for them if the Rabbitohs play a well structured game against them tonight. The Queensland and Australian Captain adds even though they are the

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O’Connor rejects criticism

Wallabies star James O’Connor has rejected criticism of his reaction to Test defeats, saying he is “gutted” every time Australia loses. O’Connor added that he is adamant he wants to achieve m

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Fiji Indo rugby 7s tournament gets sponsorship

The Fiji Indo rugby 7s tournament received a timely boost after Rosy Hearts Investments Limited provided a $500 sponsorship. The one day tournament has so far attracted six teams from around Viti Levu in an effort t

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Umaga free to coach Counties

Tana Umaga is free to coach Counties in Sunday's Ranfurly Shield defense against Taranaki. Umaga has been given a two match suspended ban after facing an NZRU misconduct hearing for insulting match officials.

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Brown to lead Suva against Vatukoula

James Brown will lead the Suva rugby side against Vatukoula in the third Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge tomorrow. Brown will skipper the capital city side as Dale Tonawai has been rested while Peni Raidre sta

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Coles named in starting line-up for All Blacks

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been given the key to his international future after being named to start against South Africa in a clash that could decide the outcome of the Rugby Championship. Tomorrow's test

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Team Fiji finishes fourth

Team Fiji finished fourth at the Pacific Mini Games with 13 gold, 13 silver and 17 bronze. Papua New Guinea won the Mini Games with 30 gold, 26 silver and 31 bronze with Tahiti finished in second place with 26 gold, 9 s

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White confident he can keep Genia on the bench

New Wallabies halfback Nic White is confident he can literally step into Will Genia’s boots and then keep the world’s best No9 out of Australia’s starting 15. Wallabies captain Genia was dumped from th

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