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Waratahs defeat Sharks

Waratahs recorded a moral boosting 34-30 win over the Sharks after being 11 points down. Meanwhile, Fiji born Henry Speight will make his debut run this season for the Brumbies tonight against Highlanders. The former

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10 men Suva beats Rewa

A 10 men Suva side defeated Rewa 1-0 in the National soccer league last night. Defender Samuela Vula was sent off in the dying stages of the first half. Joseph Mishra scored for Suva in the second half which means Suva

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Rebels upset Force, Hurricanes edge Blues

The Melbourne Rebels beat the Western Force 30-29 last night. The Rebels secured their first victory on their home ground with a stunning performance till the last minute of the game. Meanwhile in the second match, Hur

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24 teams out to battle in HK

It will be action time in the next three hours for 24 teams who will battle in Hong Kong for the prestigious 7s title. With the new points system in place, all teams will be vying for maximum points during the pool game

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Fiji U23 just a step away from creating history

The Fiji Under-23 soccer team is just a step away from creating history by qualifying for the London Olympics in June. Fiji will play New Zealand in the final of the OFC Olympic qualifiers on Sunday. Earlier this after

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Highlanders makes 5 changes

The Highlanders have made five changes to the run on team that will clash with the ACT Brumbies in Canberra tomorrow. In the backs, Aaron Smith returns to halfback replacing Jimmy Cowan and Shaun Treeby makes his return

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Fiji through to the final of OFC Olympic qualifiers

The Fiji Under-23 soccer team has reached the final of the OFC Olympic qualifiers in Taupo, New Zealand. Fiji thrashed Papua New Guinea by 3-0 in the first semi-final. Captain, Esava Naqeleca scored twice for Fiji from

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England feels the pressure

Four time Hong Kong Sevens champions England are feeling the pressure as only hours remain before the kick off at So Kon Po Stadium. England lost 29-17 to New Zealand in the cup final last year and the memories are stil

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Kaino says bye-bye to NZ rugby

All Blacks and Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand rugby to take up a contract with Japanese club Toyota. Kaino who has played 48 tests for the All Blacks and was a standout performe

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Young athletes make mark in Ovalau Zone

Some young athletes have made their mark in the respective events at the Ovalau Zone. One of the officials in the Ovalau zone, Iva Volavola said that they are keeping their eye on Dona Siano Ramakosoi who is impressive

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Arch rivals to fight for unbeaten run

The two arch rivals in local soccer, Rewa and Suva will be out to maintain their unbeaten record in the National Soccer League match tonight. Both teams will be playing two matches this weekend and a win tonight will gi

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Fiji favorites against PNG

The Fiji Under-23 soccer team will be entering the semi final of the OFC Men’s Olympic Qualifier today against Papua New Guinea as favorites. Fiji came through pool play undefeated and earning a morale boosting 2-

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Starting 7 named for HK7s

The Digicel Fiji Sevens run-on team for the first match of the Hong Kong Sevens tournament has been named. Captain Setefano Cakau, Nemani Nagusa and Waisea Nayacalevu are in forwards. Nikola Matawalu will run at halfba

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Smith to face former teammate Nonu

Hurricanes captain Conrad Smith has admitted that he will find it strange to see Ma’a Nonu running towards him in a Blues jersey rather than running alongside him. For years Smith and Nonu formed a formidable Hurr

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Vaturova leads Savusavu zone

As the Savusavu zone day one event comes to an end, Vaturova Secondary School has kept their flag flying high with good performances from their long distance runners. Savusavu zone organizer, Maika Bogiva said one of th

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Top striker fit for semifinals

Top striker, Jone Salauneune is fit and will be in the starting lineup for the Fiji Under 23 soccer team in the semifinals of the OFC Olympic qualifiers tomorrow. Salauneune received a knock on his shin in the match aga

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Cakau calls for unity

Shoulder the load with me. That’s the call from the Digicel Fiji 7s team captain, Setefano Cakau as he takes out his brigade to the captain’s run in a few hours time in Hong Kong. The city of Hong Kong is b

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Zone meets begin for Savusavu/Ovalau

The build up to the Coca Cola Games has started, as Savusavu and Ovalau kick start their respective zone meets. St John Cawaci will try and defend their title in the Ovalau Zone. Delana Methodist High School and Levuka

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Carter named on the bench

Dan Carter is back. Carter is set to play his first game since September last year after being named on the bench for the Super rugby match against the Cheetahs. Fellow All Blacks star Israel Dagg is in the No 15 jerse

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MOU signed to further develop tennis

In a historic move, the Suva Lawn Tennis Club and the Fiji Sports Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and further develop tennis and its associated activities in Suva. The members of the 102-ye

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