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Deans believes Wallabies can deliver

Australia coach Robbie Deans believes the Wallabies have saved their best for last as they prepare for the third and deciding Test against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney tonight. Deans has strengthened his ha

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Crusaders humiliate Chiefs

Three tries six minutes either side of halftime destroyed the Chiefs’ hopes of wrapping up Super Rugby's New Zealand Conference in Christchurch last night. The Crusaders’ crushing 43-15 victory at A

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Suva to take cautious approach

The Suva rugby team will take a cautious approach when they will take on Naitasiri in their Digicel Cup clash this afternoon. Suva and Naitasiri are both second on the points table with 24 points and a win for the C

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Rugby fans await word on Dere’s fate

Rugby fans around the country are eagerly awaiting the fate of national 7s coach Alifereti Dere but Fiji Rugby Union chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said changing of coaches will just add to our downfall. Waqabaca added this

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FNRL await Uate clearance

The Fiji National Rugby League is awaiting clearance from the Rugby League International Federation for robust winger Akuila Uate to play for Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup. FNRL General Manager Tomi Finau said Uate

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Naitasiri rugby team faces major setback

The Naitasiri rugby team faces a major setback ahead of their Digicel Cup clash against Suva tomorrow as they will be without some of their key players. Timoci Vakadranu, Iliesa Keresoni, Waisea Vatuvoka, Nasoni Rok

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Ratu Navula U18 side takes cautious approach

One of the favorites to walk away with the Coke Zero Deans trophy title this year, the Ratu Navula Secondary School under 18 side is taking a cautious approach ahead of their semifinal clash against Tilak High School to

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Kwadjo loses by split point decision

Fiji based Ghana born boxer Joseph Kwadjo lost by a split points decision to Trent Broadhurst in their Super middle weight bout at Suncorp Stadium last night. Broadhurst with the backing of his home crowd never stoo

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Glasgow Warriors signs Yanuyanutawa

Glasgow Warriors have signed Flying Fijians prop, Jerry Yanuyanutawa on a one year contract. The 28 year old, who has earned 10 caps for Fiji, will arrive at the club later this month. Yanuyanutawa was previousl

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Lot of pride at stake-Blackadder

“There's a lot of pride at stake”  Those were the words of Crusaders Coach Todd Blackadder. Blackadder said that his team has a lot to play for and a defeat   would do more than just

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FRU still looking for sponsors

The Fiji Rugby Union is still talking with potential sponsors for the national team. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca said they are doing a number of things to secure sponsorship. Waqabaca said with the Digi

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Crusaders have it all to play for

The Crusaders have it all to play for as they host the New Zealand conference leaders at AMI Stadium in Christchurch tonight. Currently in fifth place, the Crusaders need a positive result to book a spot in the qual

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George Smith named in Wallabies line up

Wallabies flanker George Smith will play his first Test match in four years after being named in Australia's starting XV for tomorrow's series decider against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney. The Brumb

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Rewa soccer team out to topple Nadi

Rewa soccer team is confident that they can defeat Nadi in the National Football league this weekend. Rewa soccer coach Marika Rodu said the team is preparing well, however he said they will not be fully fit for the

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Dere to know fate next week

The Fiji Rugby Union will decide next week on whether Digicel Fiji 7s coach Alifereti Dere will continue as head coach of the team. FRU Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca confirmed to Fijivillage that a final decision will be m

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FNRL hopeful Koroibete available for World Cup

The Fiji Rugby League received a major boost ahead of the Rugby League World Cup after getting news that West Tigers winger Marika Koroibete is likely to return to the NRL. Koroibete has been out of action for two month

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Nadi aiming for OFC Champions League spot

After winning the 2013 Vodafone Fiji Fact, the Nadi Soccer team is now aiming to qualify for the OFC Champions League. Team manager Kamlesh Swamy said the turnout during training is good and all the players know the imp

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QVS look to keep unbeaten run

Defending Deans Trophy holder’s Queen Victoria School will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run when they take on Lelean Memorial School in this weekend's Eastern Zone clash. QVS is currently in third

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Ben Smith commits to NZ rugby for next 4 years

All Black and Highlanders star Ben Smith has committed to New Zealand rugby for the next four years. The 27-year-old has signed with Otago, the Highlanders and the All Blacks through until 2017 in what is been described

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Beqa lad off to Ukraine

From the Island of Beqa to Ukraine. It is a dream come true for 17-year-old Saula Nodrakoro from Raviravi as he is one of the five athletes chosen to represent Fiji in the upcoming World Youth Championship in Ukrai

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