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Qera shows interest to play against Classic ABs

Gloucester's thundering open side flanker Akapusi Qera is one of the overseas based players that has shown interest in playing against the Classic All Blacks next month. The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that Qera

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Luatua one step closer to All Blacks debut

One step closer to his All Blacks' debut, Steven Luatua's rapid progress could take another giant leap this week. Luatua has been the heart of the Blues' rebuild program and he sees no better way to test him

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SGS don underdog tag

“We will be heading into the Coca Cola Games as underdogs” These are the words of Suva Grammar School Head Coach Jone Delai with the Coke Games set to kick off tomorrow morning. Delai said they are

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First Fijian makes into French rugby side

A mother's sacrifice, love, commitment, hardships and pain finally paid off this morning after receiving a call from her son. Mere Nakaitaci could not hide her early morning joy as her son Noa Nakaitaci relayed

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Bobo shows interest in Marist 7s

Former Fiji 7s team captain and 2005 Melrose Cup winner Sireli Bobo has shown interest in joining the Red Rock team for the upcoming Marist 7s tournament. Red Rock coach Lote Rasiga confirms to Fijivillage that Bobo

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Hurricanes stick with winning formula

The Hurricanes are sticking with a winning formula as they prepare to take on the defending champion Chiefs. Mark Hammett's named the same team which beat the Cheetahs last weekend, for Friday's game in Well

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Retallick braces for Crusaders

Brodie Retallick is braced for an intense climax to the Super Rugby season as the Chiefs fight tooth and nail to retain their title. The men from Waikato currently find themselves top of the New Zealand conference,

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Powell threatens to break record

The top contender for the Intermediate boy’s 100 metres event for the Coca Cola Games is confident of breaking Banuve Tabakaucoro’s record. Aaron Powell of Gospel High School who clocked a time of 10.66

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Nakaitaci named in French team to tour NZ

Former Lautoka center Noa Nakaitaci has created history in world rugby by becoming the first Fijian to be selected in the French Rugby team to tour New Zealand.  Nakaitaci who hails from Naluwai village, Naitas

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Suva/Nadroga to test new ANZ Stadium

Suva and Nadroga will create history this Saturday as they will be the first rugby teams to test out the new international standard playing field at the newly renovated ANZ Stadium Suva Manager Jone Niurua confirms

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Blues bad boys available to face Crusaders

Two Blues players who appeared before the courts yesterday are likely to be selected in the team to take on the Crusaders this weekend. Blues coach Sir John Kirwan said that George Moala and Francis Saili, who was n

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Beale takes indefinite break from rugby

The troubled Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale is taking an indefinite break from rugby having checked into a private health clinic to deal with a drinking problem. Beale was stood down from his Super Rugby side the

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MBHS take cautious approach

Defending Champions of the Coca Cola Games, Marist Brothers High School is taking a cautious approach in the track and field events to retain its boys division title. Marist no doubt has a strong hold in the field

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New young faces named in 38 member ABs training group

A number of new young faces have been named in the 38 strong All Blacks training group to attend the first camp this weekend. The Blues success in Super Rugby has seen Frank Halai, Steven Luatua, Charles Piatau, and

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Tietjens wary of South Africa

All Blacks sevens coach Gordon Tietjens is trying to find a way to stop a rampant South African side as his side eyes next month's World Cup in Russia. New Zealand wrapped up their 11th World Series crown in 14

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Blackadder denies interest in Scotland coaching job

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has denied he is interested in the Scotland coaching job, despite reports in Scottish media linking him with the vacant position. Blackadder has been tipped by the Edinburgh Evening N

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Injured Grammar athletes set to recover on time

A sigh of relief in the Suva Grammar School camp ahead of the Coca Cola Games as top athletes who are carrying niggling injuries are set to recover in time. Grammar head coach Jone Delai said senior boys top contender

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Blackadder may be heading to Scotland

Former All Blacks and Crusaders captain and current Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder looks certain to become the new coach of the Scotland rugby team after front-runner Wayne Smith rules himself out. Blackadder,

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Big screen soon for ANZ Stadium

The Flying Fijians and the Classic All Blacks match will be one of a kind especially at the newly renovated ANZ Stadium as fans will get to witness the game on the big screen as well. Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive

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