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AB’s to miss several star players

Defending IRB Sevens Series champion, the All Blacks sevens team will be without several of their star players heading into Gold Coast Sevens tournament next week. Only four players from last season remain with the team

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Tale, a household name in local soccer

Waisea Tale is a household name when it comes to local soccer as he played in all the three Inter District Championship finals that Nadroga won in 1988, 1989 and 1993. Now he is coaching the Nadroga soccer team with a h

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We proved our World Champion status-McCaw

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes his side proved their World champion status after winning the Rugby Championship in Argentina. The All Blacks ran in seven tries to win 54-15 and take a nine point table advantag

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Waqa and Storm clinch NRL title

Fiji born Sisa Waqa helped his Melbourne Storm rugby league side to clinch the 2012 NRL title last night after beating the Canterbury Bulldogs 14-4. Waqa now joins a few other Fijians who have held the NRL title. Noa

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Labasa soccer team re-groups

All is well in the Labasa soccer camp as the team re-grouped late last week to iron out issues and concentrate on defending the Courts IDC title. The team is camping in Vunika with all its top players excluding Taniela

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Waqa to stand against Fiji this time

The man who led Fiji to the historic win at the Gold Coast 7's tournament last season will be standing against us this time around. Former Fiji 7's Assistant Coach, Etuate Waqa will be guiding the Tonga 7's

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Wallabies look for replacements

The Wallabies are now looking for replacements to bolster their decimated troops ahead of their final Rugby Championship match as some players are injured. Coach Robbie Deans said due to visa and flight unavailability,

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All Blacks clinch Rugby championships

All Blacks clinched the inaugural Rugby Championship title with a 54-15 win over Argentina in La Plata today. The All Blacks produced their best performance of the year to demolish the Pumas, scoring seven-tries inc

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Venue issues may shift Farebrother challenge West

The Farebrother Sullivan Challenge match between Suva and Naitasiri may head to the Western Division again this week depending on the availability of a venue in the Central division. The National Stadium is closed a

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Fiji 7s team to be announced on Wednesday

The 16 member Digicel Fiji 7s team marches into camp tomorrow morning. Players were given a break after a hit out against Wardens on Friday. The final 12 member Fiji team is expected to be announced this Wednesd

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Storm trio ready for Bulldogs

Melbourne Storm trio Billy Slater, Will Chambers and Sisa Waqa all completed their final training run yesterday and will line up for tonight’s NRL grand final against Bulldogs. Slater was knocked around by a f

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South Africa trounce Wallabies

South Africa bounced back from consecutive defeats with a comprehensive 31-8 Rugby Championship victory over Australia this morning. The Springboks led 14-3 at the interval but the Wallabies were lucky not to be muc

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Second half display secures Farebrother for Suva

The seven year wait has ended for Suva after they beat Nadroga 20-17 and have become the new holders of the Farebrother Sullivan Challenge trophy. An outstanding second half performance by Suva prevented Nadroga fro

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5 Nadroga players included in Fiji 7s squad

Five Nadroga players have forced their way into the 16 member Digicel Fiji Sevens team for the first leg of the IRB World Sevens Series. Hard hitting Ulaiasi Lawavou, Samisoni Viriviri, Sailosi Rabonaqica, Apisai Do

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Suva aim to end IDC drought

The Suva soccer team will have the thought at the back of their mind of ending their 29 year Inter District Championship title drought next month when the tournament starts.  Head coach Gurjit Singh said despit

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All Blacks aware of Puma’s passion

They have played only 15 Tests since 1985 and because they do not play each other often, a game between the All Blacks and the Pumas means venturing into the unknown for many players. Before their first Rugby Champi

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Nadroga to dig deep to retain Farebrother

The Nadroga 15s rugby team will need to dig deep to defend the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy against Suva this afternoon. Nadroga coach Esala Nauga said they know very well the high calibre of players Suva has and tha

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Lautoka still without coach

A star studded Lautoka side is still training without a coach as former coach Lambert Sarju Reddy has been relieved from his role last month. Lautoka Football Association President Shalendra Prasad says the naming o

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Suva aim to repeat 2005 victory

2005 was the last year when Suva tasted victory in the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy challenge when they beat Nadroga at Lawaqa Park 29-21. This afternoon the capital city side will be out to repeat their performance

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