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Deans confirms he has severed ties with ARU

Robbie Deans has today confirmed he has severed ties with the Australian Rugby Union. A carefully worded statement was issued by the ARU headquarters this morning saying Deans had resigned, effective immediately.

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FRU to make major decisions this Thursday

The Fiji Rugby Union Board will make some major decisions this Thursday. Fijivillage understands that some of the decisions that will be made include the appointment of the Pacific Mini Games 7s coach, review of the

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Jasper Williams High to take part in rugby

Defending Coca Cola Games girls champions Jasper Williams High School will replace their track shoes with rugby boots next week. The Jasperians will take part in the Schoolgirls rugby 7s tournament in Lautoka next S

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Fiji lose first match to Australia in Police RWC

Defending champions of the Police Rugby League World Cup Fiji lost their first pool match this morning to Australia 32-24. With 12 minutes left on the clock, the Australians who were down 24-12 scored three tries t

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Deans sacked as Wallabies coach

Robbie Deans has been sacked as Wallabies coach and he will be replaced by Queensland's Ewen McKenzie.   Deans was told his 74 test tenure the longest in Australian Rugby Union history was over during discuss

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Hayne ruled out of Origin decider

Former Fiji Bati Jarryd Hayne has been ruled out of the State of Origin series decider against Queensland Maroons. Hayne was earlier drafted in the 20 man NSW Blues squad but was ruled out by the team doctor after u

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RNC favourites to win Deans trophy

Ratu Navula College Under 18 rugby side is again proving to be one of the top bets to take out the Coca Cola Zero Deans title this year. The current Under 18 side is the dream team after winning the national titles

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Dere interested in taking Fiji to Pacific Mini Games

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Alifereti Dere has indicated that he is interested in taking our national side for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games. Dere is confident of getting the nod. Dere had earlier said that he

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ARU likely to sack Robbie Deans

Ewen McKenzie could be installed as the new Wallabies coach as early as this week after the Lions 41-16 drubbing. Australian Rugby Union is now planning to forking out $400,000 to sack Robbie Deans. Deans is set

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BOG shifted to Labasa

The Battle of the Giants soccer tournament has been shifted to Subrail Park. Fiji Football Association CEO Bob Kumar has confirmed that due to the unavailability of Ratu Cakobau Park, the tournament has been shifted

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FRU to make further comments after board meeting

The Fiji Rugby Union will make further comments regarding Mike Ryan's resignation as High Performance Unit General Manager after their board meeting later this week. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca has told Lege

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Sharks suffers major setback

Sharks fly half Butch James has been suspended for a month after pleading guilty to making a dangerous tackle against a Bulls player. James has been suspended from all forms of the game for four weeks. Meanwhile

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Ba claims top spot

Ba has defeated Navua 3-nil in the National Football league to claim the top spot on the points table. Sanni issa scored a hatrick in the game to give Ba the much needed 3-points. Meanwhile Rewa has defeated Nad

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Rebels makes crucial decision

James O'Connor's weekend has gone from bad to worse, with the Melbourne Rebels announcing this morning after Australia's heavy defeat to the British and Irish Lions that they won't renew his contract bey

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Nadi to maintain top spot

Nadi is set to maintain their top spot in the National Football League as they will face Rewa this afternoon at Prince Charles park. Nadi will be on the high after winning the Vodafone Fiji Fact Title.  Goa

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Bulls beat Sharks

The Bulls had to come from behind to beat the Sharks 20-19 and take the top place in the Super Rugby standings at Loftus Versfeld. Both teams scored two tries each in the match but the Bulls needed a try by Jano Ver

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Lions end 16yr drought

The British and Irish Lions ended a 16 year wait for a series win with a stunning second half demolition of Australia in a pulsating decider in Sydney winning 41-16. Leading 19-10 at half time, the Lions roared to v

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Suva beat Naitasiri

Suva again proved to be a dominant force in Fiji rugby as they defeated Naitasiri by 36-10 in the Digicel Cup. Suva ran in 6 tries and was quick in breakdowns and recycling of the ball.  In other results Na

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QVS maintain dominance

Queen Victoria school remains dominant in the Coke Zero Deans rugby competition as they defeated Lelean Memorial School 9-7 this afternoon during the Eastern Zone in the Under 18 grade. In first semifinal of Under

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Hurricanes make 2 changes ahead of Highlanders clash

The Hurricanes have made two changes to the starting team that lost to the Chiefs for this week’s clash with the Highlanders.  These two sides have met each other 20 times since the competition began, wit

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