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Fiji U20 thrash Tonga in IRB Junior World Championship

Two tries from Centre Semi Radradra helped the Fiji U20s beat Tonga 36-18 during the IRB Junior World Championship. Fiji also secured a crucial bonus point win, which mean they will compete for a fifth to eighth place s

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Stormers secure home semifinals

The Stormers secured a home semifinal when they finished in second place in the Super Rugby standings after beating the Cheetahs 34-44 this morning. Meanwhile in last night’s results the Reds overcame the Chiefs 1

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Suva dethrones defending Digicel Cup champs

Defending Champions of the Digicel Cup, Naitasiri are out of the finals after losing 29-22 to Suva in the last hour. Former Naitasiri rep Joeli Mocetadra was the toast of the Suva side. In the 19th minute of the first

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FRU to hold special general meeting today

The Fiji Rugby Union Board will today hold a special general meeting to discuss the resignation of Keni Dakuidreketi as Chief Executive. Board Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga said that the meeting is solely being cal

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International soccer matches dates confirmed

The Fiji Football Association has confirmed the dates of the international matches next month. Fiji will host Vanuatu and Solomon in their build up games to try and win the gold medal in the Pacific Games in August. CE

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Naitasiri boosted with former Suva

The presence of former Suva reps in the Naitasiri team has boosted the defending champion chances of beating their hosts at the TFL Stadium today. Players like Joeli Veitayaki, Dale Tonawai, Inoke Tuisese, Sireli Kalouc

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Crusaders in a must win situation

The Queensland Reds are playing for a win when they take on the Chiefs at 5.30pm today. A win for the Reds will mean a rest next weekend in the first round of super rugby play-off and also secure the first spot in the p

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Force ends Super Rugby season with a win

The Force ended their Super Rugby season with a 24-27 victory over the Rebels last night.   The result ensures that the Rebels finish their first year in Super Rugby in last place but with 3 victories from 16 matche

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Fiji FA firm on their decision

The Fiji Football Association has made it clear that they will not tolerate any person who tries to dictate terms when they are employed by them. After the announcement that national soccer coach, Claudio Canosa has bee

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Matawalu to be used as impact player

National 7's rep, Nikola Matawalu will be used as an impact player when Suva takes on Naitasiri in the Digicel Cup semifinal tomorrow. The capital city side wrapped up their preparations yesterday with only two chan

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McAlister signs 3yr deal with Toulouse

All Blacks and Blues midfield back Luke McAlister today confirmed he has officially signed a three-year deal with French club, Toulouse. The 27 year old will head to France at the conclusion of his 2011 rugby commitmen

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National soccer coach suspended

The Fiji Football Association has indefinitely suspended the national coach Claudio Canosa as of today. Acting President, Anil Sharma in a press conference in the last hour said that the board of control will now meet i

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Naitasiri name Vakatawa to counter Lotawa for Suva

Racing Metro inside center in the Top 14 competition in France, Vereimi Vakatawa has been named in the Naitasiri team to take on Suva in the Digicel Cup semifinal. The 20 year old who has been one of the outstanding pla

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Bulls, Waratahs, Sharks eye for 2 playoff spots

Defending champions the Bulls, the Sharks and the Waratahs are vying for two playoff spots this weekend as Super 15 Rugby organisers have had to juggle flight schedules due to Chile's volcano ash cloud. It's a

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Focus on performance, Brumbies coach urges

Brumbies coach Tony Rea has urged his team to focus on performance and not emotion to ensure their disappointing season finishes on a high note tomorrow night against the NSW Waratahs. The Brumbies match against the War

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Flying Fijians to be tested at Sigatoka sand dunes

The mental toughness to do well during the Rugby World Cup games will be put to test this morning when the Flying Fijian spend one hour at the famous Sigatoka sand dunes. Head coach, Samu Domoni Jnr said this part of pr

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Suva confident of repeating win against Naitasiri

The equation to be in the Digicel Cup final is simple for Suva - beat defending champion Naitasiri tomorrow. Manager Samisoni Waqavatu said they know Naitasiri as defending champion would try to be in the final but they

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Netball veteran to likely represent Fiji for the last time

Veteran netball rep, Seruwaia Vonolagi appearance in next month’s World Netball Championship could be her last in the national color. The oldest member of the Fiji Netball team has been in the last two World Cup i

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Henry adds motivation to struggling Hurrincanes

All Blacks coach Graham Henry has handed the Hurricanes some motivation to end a nightmare Super Rugby season on a high note tomorrow night. The national selectors spent the past week with the Hurricanes and Coach Mark

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