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Genia likely out for six months

Australia’s captain’s curse has struck once again, with stand-in skipper Will Genia expected to be sidelined for six months due to injury. Genia’s injury follows that of regular captain James Horwill a

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Wallabies to face gutsy Pumas

Judging by last night’s performance Argentina should provide Australia with a stern challenge next weekend. The Wallabies got their campaign back on track last night with a 26-19 victory over South Africa in P

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London Paralympics most successful for Pacific

London 2012 was the most successful Paralympics for the Oceania nations of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, with every athlete performing at their best.   This is according to

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Goneva scores to help Tigers win

Leicester continued their perfect start to the season with a second bonus-point win at home to Worcester. Flying Fijians center Vereniki Goneva was on top of his game as he scored a try to help Leicester secure a bo

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Hanson impressed with Argentina defence

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said Argentina demonstrated why they were one of the best defensive sides in the world and their presence would be invaluable in the future of the Rugby Championship. While the All Blac

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Suva needs win to stay in contention for NSL title

Suva will need to make amends in today’s match against Lautoka as they will need to be in contention for the National Soccer League title. The Capital city side lies on second place behind Ba with 33 points as

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All Blacks defeat tough Argentina side

New Zealand battled past a committed Argentina side to eventually ground out a 21-5 Rugby Championship victory at a rain-soaked Westpac Stadium last night. The world champion All Blacks, number one in the world and

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Army to face Navy for Escott Shield Final

It will be a repeat of last year’s final as Army will take on Navy next week in the 2012 Escott Shield Final. Army defied all odds as they beat an experience Police outfit 16-8 in the semifinal of the Escott S

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Makoi Bulldogs upset Nadera Panthers in semis

Defending Vodafone Cup champions Nadera Panthers was bundled out of the competition after they were beaten by Makoi Bulldogs 26-16 in the semifinal yesterday. Makoi Bulldogs sets up a final showdown with Sabeto Roos

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Army beats Police in Escott semi

Army defied all odds as they beat an experience Police outfit 16-8 in the semifinal of the Escott Shield this afternoon. Police laced with the services of seasonal reps Samu Bola and Isireli Temo could not stop the onsl

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Vito wants to stake his claim for No6 jumper

Loose forward Victor Vito is hoping to use tonight’s Test against Argentina as an opportunity to stake a claim on the All Blacks blindside berth. Since the departure of Jerome Kaino, Vito, Adam Thomson and Liam Me

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IDC pool draws out

Defending champions of the Courts IDC, Labasa, has been drawn in a relatively easy pool for this year’s tournament. The Babasiga Lions head Pool 1 with Navua, Tavua, Nadroga and Lautoka. Inkk Mobile BOG champion,

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Vijay leads BMW championship

Fiji’s Vijay Singh leads the BMW Championship at 13 under par 66. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods kept up their challenge to sit one shot behind Singh at halfway in Indiana. Story by: Dhanjay Deo

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Cruden a threat - Pumas

The Argentineans say the change of All Blacks first-five for tonight’s Rugby Championship clash in Wellington makes no difference to them. Aaron Cruden will make just his 4th Test start after Dan Carter pulled out

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Teams confirmed for Gold Coast 7s

All 16 teams for the second edition of the Gold Coast Sevens tournament next month have been confirmed after Tonga qualified for the opening leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series last weekend. Finishing third at the Ocean

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Ba beats Nadi, on track for title

The Ba soccer team is on track to win its 18th National Soccer League title after a 1-0 win over Nadi last night. Midfielder Avinesh Waran Suwany scored the lone goal for the Men-in-Black through a spot kick in the seco

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Wallabies determined - Genia

Australia captain Will Genia said the Wallabies are determined to break their Rugby Championship shackles and take an “attacking mindset” into tonight’s showdown with South Africa in Perth. Genia admit

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24-member 7s squad named

Nadroga rugby speed merchant Apisalome Waqatabu has forced his way into the 24-member Digicel Fiji Sevens squad to prepare for the first leg of the IRB World Sevens Series. Six players from last season managed to make t

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Nadroga-Northland challenge next Saturday

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed the second challenge of the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy between Nadroga and Northland will be played next Saturday. Other challenges include Nadi, Suva, Naitasiri and Lautoka. Story

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Now or never for Nadi

It is now or never for the Nadi soccer team as they get ready to clash with Ba in the crucial National Soccer League match tonight. Nadi has won this prestigious title eight times, the last in 2000. After 12 years, the

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