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James O’Connor ruled out of next match

Wallabies winger James O'Connor has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup match against the United States on Friday because of a hamstring strain. The 21 year old utility is expected to be fit for Australia's f

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Labasa to faceoff Navua, Lautoka

Labasa will host Lautoka and Navua at the TFL National stadium this weekend in the National soccer league competition. A win in both matches for the Babasiga Lions will intensify the competition between Labasa, Ba and

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Samoan player likens RWC schedules to slavery

Samoa centre Eliota Sapolu Fuimaono faces possible disciplinary action from the International Rugby Board after likening the Samoan team’s treatment at the Rugby World Cup to apartheid. Angered by IRB scheduling w

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All Black 4 likely to be available

Key All Blacks, captain Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, along with Mils Muliaina and Israel Dagg all look likely to be available for the crunch Rugby World Cup Pool A match against France in Auckland on Saturday night. Ass

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Mumm believes side has learnt from SA loss

There will be a lot of emotion around the Flying Fijians and Manu Samoa clash this Sunday in their Rugby World Cup third pool game at Eden Park. In a must win game for both teams, the most famous piece of rugby turf in

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Italy in direct competition with Wallabies

Thanks to Ireland, Italy are now seemingly in direct competition with Australia for the second qualifying spot to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World cup. For a start, it means that bonus points could now assume even

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Shoulder injury sidelines Welsh fullback

Welsh fullback James Hook looks set to miss his side’s last two pool games and potentially a quarterfinal due to a shoulder injury. Hook was forced off the field at halftime during his side’s key 17-10 win o

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Samoan centre accuses RWC organisers

Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has accused Rugby World Cup organisers of treating Samoa unjustly in a rant on Twitter following the 17-10 loss to Wales on Sunday. He likened Samoa's treatment by the Internatio

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Samoa will take page from Fiji’s loss to Boks

The Manu Samoa team will take a page from Fiji's 49-3 loss to Springboks on Saturday ahead of their pool game this Sunday. That is how 2007 Rugby World Cup Flying Fijians coach, Ilivasi Tabua looks at the must-win g

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All Blacks back to a near full strength side for RWC

The All Blacks selectors should have a near full strength squad to choose from for their Eden Park clash against France on Saturday night. Richie McCaw, Mils Muliaina, Dan Carter and Israel Dagg all trained with the tea

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Waldrom to join England for RWC

New Zealand born Thomas Waldrom will join England's Rugby World Cup squad as precautionary cover for Nick Easter who is undergoing treatment for a back injury. Waldrom who formerly played for New Zealand Under 21s a

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Flying Fijians loss concerns rugby fans

The Flying Fijians lost to the Springboks have brought a lot of concern among rugby fans that they will be their worst enemy in trying to secure a quarterfinal spot. In a talk-back show on our sister station, Viti FM on

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French rugby coach shocked

The French rugby coach Marc Lievremont was shocked with the suggestion that it would be better for them to finish second in pool A with the prospect of an easier route in the World Cup play offs. With Ireland's upse

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All Blacks will discuss past failures

The All Blacks will this week discuss their failures at previous World Cups with the hosts in Christchurch for a few days preparing for their big Pool A clash against France at Eden Park on Saturday night. France have t

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Coaching staff review performance

The Flying Fijians performance in the 49-3 loss to the Springboks will come under the microscope today when the coaching staff reviews what went wrong. With a rest day from training, assistant coach Shannon Fraser said

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Bukalidi back for Ba

One of the most feared strikers that Fiji has ever produced is making his return to the Ba soccer team. Fijivillage can establish that Ba soccer team coach, Josaia Bukalidi will play in the O league competition as well

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Tri Nations giants likely to face off in RWC quarterfinals

The mouth watering clash of the Tri Nations foes will probably be a week earlier than expected, placing both on the other side of the draw to the All Blacks. Australia is likely to face the Springboks in the quarterfina

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Samoan skipper remains confident

Samoa rugby team skipper Mahonri Schwalger believes his side can still survive the pool of death to make the quarterfinals. Samoa blew a chance to upset Wales yesterday and had to be content with a bonus point in losing

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Wallabies still in a state of shock

Wallabies fly half Quade Cooper has admitted the Wallabies were in a state of shock after Ireland recorded a famous 15-6 victory over them. Second ranked Australia will likely need to conquer defending champions South A

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Rewa will have to do soul searching

The Rewa soccer team will have to do a lot of soul searching after conceding 15 goals in a two match tour to New Zealand. Auckland City hammered Rewa 11-nil on Friday while Waitakere United beat the Delta Tigers 4-1 yes

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