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Rebels duo sent packing after fight

Melbourne Rebels players Kurtley Beale and Cooper Vuna have been sent back to Australia from the team’s South African tour after being involved in a late-night fight. The pair have been suspended from playing unti

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Saints aim to defend Easter basketball title

Defending champions in the Men’s division of the Fiji Easter Basketball Club Championship Saints will have the services of 6 national reps in the side when the tournament starts tomorrow. They will have brothers M

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Triple N Zone moved to tomorrow

The Triple N Zone which was supposed to take place today has been postponed to tomorrow. This is according to the Zone officials who say because of the ground conditions. The Triple N zone will also be held for one day

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Waratahs snatch victory over Blues

Bernard Foley kicked a penalty in extra time to earn the Waratahs a 30-27 victory over the Blues last night. The Waratahs were trailing 10-24 at half time but scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to take the l

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Tinai, Nakarawa in HK dream team

Ilai Tinai and Leone Nakarawa have been named in the 2013 Hong Kong sevens dream team. Tinai has been named at playmaker while Nakarawa in the forwards. These are the best players in their respective position during th

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Fijiana banking on experience

With six new players in the squad the Fijiana 7s team is banking on experience for the upcoming China 7s tournament next week. The team will be bolstered with the services of several of their key players like Mereoni Ya

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Fiji U20 wary of NZ

The National U20 Football team is wary of their chances against New Zealand in the Oceania U20 Football Championship. Coach Ravinesh Kumar said the game against New Zealand will be the decider and they will not be takin

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Players need to step up for knock-out stages

The Cup quarterfinals are set as we are just hours away of witnessing what is expected to be an enthralling final day of action at the 2013 Hong Kong Sevens. Digicel Fiji Sevens team coach Alifereti Dere said despite th

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Stormers end Brumbies unbeaten run

The Stormers made it back-to-back Super Rugby wins and ended the Brumbies unbeaten run thanks to a 35 22 victory earlier this morning. The hosts outscored the previously undefeated tournament leaders four tries to one,

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Guilford makes winning return

Zac Guildford made a winning return as the Crusaders overwhelmed the Southern Kings 55-20 in a lopsided Super Rugby match at Christchurch. The Crusaders hammered South African opponents for the second straight game, run

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Lomary Sharks U19 team creates major upset

The Lomary Sharks under 19 team has created a major upset in the Fiji Secondary School Rugby League pool A after Wrestling the Bati Tanoa from RKS Eels 16-14. Meanwhile in pool B Nasinu Panthers also retained their titl

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Fiji Warriors go down to Blues development

Defending Pacific Rugby Cup Champions Fiji Warriors suffered a major blow in defending their title after going down to Blues development 41-10. The Fiji Warriors next match is against Hurricanes development next Thursda

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Suva beat Nadroga in CVC

The Suva rugby team has won the Champion vs Champion match after beating Nadroga 20-7 yesterday. The capital city side scored three tries through Isireli Temo, Josaia Colati and Jitoko Usumaki to give the side a confide

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Fiji U20 dispatch New Caledonia

The Fiji Under 20 football team is continuing with its fine form in the OFC Under 20 Championship with a 3-2 win against New Caledonia yesterday.   Nadi striker, Rusiate Matirerega scored twice for Fiji. In anothe

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Minimizing mistakes the focus

The Digicel Fiji 7s team will need to work on minimizing their mistakes ahead of their second match against Spain this afternoon. This was evident in the win last night as vice captain Osea Kolinisau was shown a yellow

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Heinz gets rare start

Willi Heinz gets a rare chance to remind Todd Blackadder he is not a forgotten species tonight. Heinz gets his first run-on start of the year when the Crusaders meet the Kings at AMI Stadium with Andy Ellis relegated to

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Fiji cruises through in first pool match

Fiji cruised through in its first pool match of the Hong Kong 7s after a 36-0 win over the hosts. Ilai Tinai, Samisoni Viriviri and Benito Eremasi all scored two tries each. Tinai started the scoring spree 30 seconds i

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Chiefs deal Highlanders their fourth loss

Misfortune continues to follow the Highlanders around like an annoying younger brother. Last night’s 19-7 loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton was their fourth on the bounce and any chance this team has of making the pl

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Escott Shield Competition kicks off today

The Suva Rugby Union Escott Shield Competition kicks off today at Albert Park with a march through Suva City. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will be the chief guest at the event and this year’s compet

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Maravu wins blue ribbon in Savusavu Zone

Coca-Cola Games 200 metres champion Beniamino Maravu won the blue ribbon event and 200 metres to help Saint Bedes Secondary School win the overall title of the Savusavu Zone. Maravu guided Saint Bedes to clinch the boys

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