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Samoan Fly-half back for Fiji match

Fly-half Tusi Pisi is among three changes for Manu Samoa for the Pool D match against Fiji at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday after recovering from a hamstring strain. Pisi was replaced in the 28th minute of Samoa's o

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French promise their passion to beat the All Blacks

Which wins the night tomorrow? Pragmatism or passion? The All Blacks or France? This rugby clash of cultures, styles and mindsets should offer the best indication yet of how this Rugby World Cup might play out in weeks

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Roy to feature for Waitakere against Rewa

Labasa soccer team striker, Roy Krishna will feature for his Waitakere United team against Rewa tonight in a friendly match. Krishna is currently on holiday in Fiji and has been playing for his Babasiga Lions team. How

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Wallabies aim to revamp trophy hopes

Australia has a chance to get their Rugby World Cup campaign back on track when they face USA at the Wellington Regional Stadium tonight. After their shock 15-6 defeat to Ireland last Saturday, the Wallabies should get

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Springboks demolish Namibia

South Africa’s campaign to become the first back-to-back Rugby World champions gathered momentum when they recorded their largest win with an 87-0 victory over Namibia last night. The Springboks scored 12 tries in

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Tavua College upsets DAV Ba

A major upset has been created in the Secondary schools playoffs for the Courts IDC after Tavua College defeated favorites DAV Ba 1-nil. Tavua Collage has now qualified from the North West Zone while Central College, La

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McCaw to crack century mark

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will run out for his 100th game on Saturday, becoming the first New Zealander to crack the century mark. He came into the tournament as the most experienced All Black captain with 62 tes

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Wallabies out to prove a point

Wallabies first five Quade Cooper said he can't wait to get back on the field and show they're still a World Cup contender. Cooper and halfback Will Genia will again lead the Australian side tomorrow night again

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Family ties put aside for Fiji/Samoa clash

Ties of friendship and family will count for nothing when the close-knit Pacific Islands of Samoa and Fiji battle to keep their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal hopes alive at Eden Park on Sunday. Hooker Ole Avei has made m

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It was tough-Henry

All Blacks coach Graham Henry said it was one of the hardest and most emotional decisions of his career as he picked young, Israel Dagg ahead of the old warrior Mils Muliaina at fullback for Saturday's World Cup clas

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Fiji FA President’s election heats up

The Fiji Football Association President should only be in office for two years. Shalendra Prasad who will be contesting the Fiji FA Presidents post in the upcoming AGM said he will change the Fiji FA constitution if he

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Goneva makes dad proud

The father of 27 year old Flying Fijian wing, Vereniki Goneva is so proud of his son for his brilliant performance and being named “man of the match” when Fiji won against Namibia in the RWC. Nagado village

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Brutal and physical battle looms for Flying Fijians

A brutal physical battle looms in the Rugby World cup fixture this Sunday when the Flying Fijians will take on Samoa in a do or die situation. A loss will end Fiji’s chances of qualifying to the quarterfinals and

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Dagg favoured starting fullback

Israel Dagg is now seemingly the All Blacks first choice fullback after being named to start against France this Saturday in the crunch World Cup game at Eden Park. Piri Weepu is at halfback and playmaker Daniel Carter

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Genia to captain Wallabies

Will Genia is set to become the 78th Australian Test captain after being appointed as leader of the Wallabies team named to face the United States at the Rugby World Cup in Wellington tomorrow night. The 23-year-old Que

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Hopes for Lewaravu to recover for Wales test

The Fiji Rugby 15s coaching staff is now hoping that injured lock, Wame Lewaravu recovers for Fiji’s final pool match against Wales. Lewaravu will not feature for Fiji against Samoa this Sunday due to a dislocated

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Wilkinson warns teammates to eliminate errors

Jonny Wilkinson has warned his England teammates that time is running out for them to eliminate the errors that are marring their Rugby World Cup campaign. England, bidding to appear in a third successive World Cup fina

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Lewaravu decision to be made this afternoon

Flying Fijians lock, Wame Lewaravu took part in this morning's training session in Auckland despite carrying a finger injury. Team Manager, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva said Lewaravu will go for scanning this afternoon after

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French writer disputes claims of French B team

A top French rugby writer is disputing claims the French are fielding a B team against the All Blacks in a bid to lose on Saturday night and ensure an easier path to the final. Ian Borthwick, who writes for a French spo

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Dagg poised to secure No15 jersey

Israel Dagg is poised to secure the All Blacks fullback jersey against France. Dagg’s recent form has been compelling in comparison to Mils Muliaina’s performances thus pushing coach Graham Henry to choose b

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