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Beale dropped to bench, Sharp new captain

Kurtley Beale has been dropped to the bench for the Wallabies test against Argentina on Saturday while Nathan Sharp has been given the role to captain the team. Sharpe, who led the Wallabies in the 2004 tests against th

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Nadroga reps released for Challenge

National rugby 7s squad members Ulaiasi Lawavou, Josefa Domolailai and speedster Apisalome Waqatabu are expected to feature for Nadroga this weekend. National 7s coach Alifereti Dere said the three Nadroga players can p

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Labasa boosted with PNG imports

Defending champions for the Courts IDC, Labasa, has been boosted with the inclusion of Papua New Guinea’s Wira Wama and Kema Jack. Wama and Jack have been recalled after they helped the side qualify for the BOG fi

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League grand final this Saturday

The Vodafone Cup Rugby League Grand final between Makoi Bulldogs and Sabeto Roosters will be held at Buckhurst Park, at 3pm this Saturday. This has been confirmed by acting administrator of FNRL Tomi Finau after much co

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Pumas feel chances better with Genia out

Argentina feel their chances of a historic Rugby Championship win have been boosted by the Wallabies’ latest captain’s curse injury. The Pumas have no doubt Wallabies skipper and halfback Will Genia’s

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Nadroga Province finalizing Delana celebrations

“We need more time to prepare for the celebrations.” Those were the words of Nadroga High Chief Turaga na Kalevu Ratu Sakiusa Makutu in relation to Iliesa Delana’s celebration. Ratu Sakiusa sai

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Fiji U18 coach expects physical encounter against Australia

The newly appointed National Under 18 rugby coach, Eroni Vereivalu is expecting a physical encounter against the Australian Under 18 team. Vereivalu who guided the Assemblies of God Under 18 rugby team to the Coke Z

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Makoi Bulldogs aim for historic win

Makoi Bulldogs head coach Maika Vunivere will make sure that the Fiji Rugby League Vodafone Cup will go to Makoi at the end of this season. Vunivere who played three years of professional rugby league in overseas, s

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Botha likely to return for Boks

There is a possibility that veteran Springboks lock forward Bakkies Botha may be rushed to New Zealand. This comes after Eben Etzebeth was suspended for two weeks after head butting Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe in l

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VIP treatment for Delana

Our gold medalist at the Paralympic Games, Iliesa Delana will receive VIP treatment from London to Fiji. This has been confirmed by Digicel Fiji, Head of Marketing Sherly Singh who added they are planning on rewardi

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AOG High coach appointed Fiji U18 rugby coach

Assemblies of God High School teacher and Under 18 coach, Eroni Vereivalu has been appointed the Fiji Under 18 rugby team coach. Vereivalu will guide Fiji in the two match series against the Australia Under 18 rugby

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Ba close to securing NSL title

The Ba soccer team needs to win one and draw another of its two remaining matches to win its 18th National Soccer League title. Ba now has 39 points and a win and a draw from matches against Suva and Tavua this week

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Nalaga wins game for Clermont

Fijian Winger, Napolioni Nalaga was in his best form as his lone try was enough for Clermont to beat Racing Metro 13-12. Nalaga went on to score in just the third minute of the match after he used his sizeable bulk

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Nadrala villagers to discuss Delana’s celebrations

Villagers of Nadrala in Navosa will hold a special meeting this afternoon to discuss how they will celebrate Iliesa Delana’s golden jump at the Paralympic Games last week. Village headman Epeli Nawasa confirmed th

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Cruden has to improve against SA

With Dan Carter labelled as damaged goods for another week, it will again fall to Aaron Cruden to put the polish on the All Blacks erratic attack. Coach Steve Hansen has described Cruden as an “average performer&r

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Vijay Singh finishes 9th in BMW Championship

Fiji’s Vijay Singh has finished ninth in the BMW Championship in Indiana. Overnight leader, Vijay Singh fell away with a one-over 73 in his final round, leaving the veteran still searching for his first Tour w

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Woodcock to join Highlanders

Veteran All Blacks prop Tony Woodcock is leaving the Blues to play for the Otago Highlanders next season after 10 years and 113 games for the Auckland-based Super Rugby team. Woodcock became a Blues centurion last y

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Rugby League plans ahead for World Cup

The Fiji Rugby League Association is planning ahead for the World Cup in October next year. Interim administrator Tomi Finau confirmed the trials will be held on the 1st of next month which will be called the “Bat

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Suva still in contention for league title

Suva remains in contention for the 2012 National Soccer League title after beating Lautoka 2-1 yesterday. Two goals from midfielder Samuela Kautoga was enough for the capital city side to claim victory. Suva is now in

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Singh tied for lead

Fiji’s Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson are looking to break through at a big-time tournament for the first time in a long time with the final round of the 2012 BMW Championship currently underway. Singh and Mickles

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