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Crusaders hopes to bring back star players

The Crusaders hope to bring some of their stars such as Kieran Read and Israel Dagg back for this weekend's crucial Super Rugby match against the Chiefs but Dan Carter is unlikely to be risked just yet.  Cr

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Bolt beaten again by Blake

Usain Bolt was beaten by Yohan Blake but this time in the 200 metres final at the Jamaican Olympic trials.  This is Bolt's second loss to Blake in 48 hours. Blake stunned Bolt in last Saturday's 100

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Spain first team to win back-to-back

Spain has become the first European soccer team to win three back-to-back international tournaments as they successfully defended the Euro 2012 title with a comfortable 4-0 win over Italy this morning. Spain won the

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Nadruku offspring in Aust Schoolboys Rugby Championship

The son of Canberra Raiders legend Noa Nadruku will be on show this week at the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Championship. 17-year-old Neori Nadruku, a 110 kilogram forward, will be playing for the ACT schoolboys this we

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Suva, Naitasiri meet for crunch match

A crunch match is expected when Suva and Naitasiri meet in this weekend’s round eight of the Digicel Cup. Naitasiri is third on the overall points standing while Suva follows closely in fourth position. Suva defe

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Fiji Netball team out to maintain winning form

The Fiji netball side is hoping to maintain their winning form this weekend against Singapore. Fiji won the Pacific Netball Series for a third year in a row last week and will meet Singapore for two test matches thi

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High intensity matches expected in Super Rugby

We can expect some high intensity matches in Super rugby with seven teams still in the running for a playoff berth.  The Chiefs have become the first team to qualify for the top six playoffs after they beat the

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Spain creates history

Spain sealed their place in history as the first side to win three successive major international tournaments with a stunning victory over Italy 4-0 in the EURO 2012 final and also winning with the highest score ever in

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Suva soccer climbs to third spot

Suva soccer team has climbed to the third position of the National Soccer League competition after walloping Rewa 3-0 yesterday. Suva's goals came from Luke Haratea, Joseph Misra and wonder boy Nathan Shivam.

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Chiefs, first team to qualify

The Chiefs became the first team to qualify for the top six playoffs after they beat the Highlanders and consolidated their lead at the top of the Super Rugby standings. Meanwhile the race for the five spots is wide

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Bure dedicates medals to late dad

‘I want to dedicate my silver and bronze medals to my dad who died when I was still in my mothers womb’ Those are the words of Emosi Bure arriving back home in Raiwaqa after winning silver medal in the 8

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Suva beats Rewa

It was ‘dejavu’ for the Rewa team after losing to Suva 3-0 in the Fiji Sun GP Batteries National Soccer League match at ratu Cakobau Park. Rewa with the services of experienced defenders Lorima Dau and M

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Fight on for Super Rugby playoff spot

The fight is now on for a Super Rugby playoff spot with only two rounds of normal competition remaining.   Looking at the table standings, Chiefs are on top with 62 points and have confirmed a playoff spot, Sto

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EURO 2012 winners to be crowned tomorrow

After 30 games of excitement that have yielded 72 goals, the winners of Euro 2012 will be crowned tomorrow as Spain takes on Italy. Spain, who lifted the World Cup in 2010, are also defending the title of European C

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Suva-Rewa clash expected to be a thriller

It will be a Southern derby clash this afternoon with Rewa taking on Suva. Rewa will rely on the services of experience defenders Lorima Dau and Marika Rodu as they will try and avenge their 1-0 loss to Suva in the

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Hurricanes upset Crusaders

The Hurricanes kept their Super Rugby play off hopes alive after defeating the Crusaders 23-22 in Christchurch last night. In a nail biting contest, the Crusaders had a chance to snatch victory but missed a last min

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Uate stars in Newcastle win

Newcastle Knights defeated Parramatta Eels last night 20-12. Two Fijians Akuila Uate and Kevin Naiqama were the star for the Knights by scoring a try each to help secure victory. Two games will be played this af

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Nasinu Secondary defends Remington Shield in style

Nasinu Secondary school has defended its Remington Shield in style in the Southern Zone Secondary schools rugby yesterday. Nasinu Secondary beat Latter Day Saints 39-6. The Suva Grammar Under-18 rugby team has a

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