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Rewa tastes first defeat in Digicel Cup

Rewa tasted its first defeat in the Digicel cup competition after going down to Naitasiri 37-16 yesterday. Rewa opened the match on a high with a penalty to fullback, Vetaia Rokosuka. Naitasiri came back and replied wi

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Bulls outscore Lions in Super 15

The Bulls held off a late Lions charge to win 30-23 in the Super 15 rugby competition this morning. The defending champion Bulls outscored the Lions three tries to two. Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn kicked six from six att

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Doidoi equalizer saves Blues

Veteran Keni Doidoi successfully slotted in a spot kick to help the Lautoka side escape defeat and settle for a 1-1 draw with Nadi during the Fiji Sun/Weet Bix National Football League last night at Churchill Park. It c

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Leawere returns for Nadroga

Former national 15s rugby winger Sekove Leawere returns to the Digicel Cup scene in the Nadroga colors for the first time this afternoon against Tavua. Leawere joined another former Navosa rep Seveci Taka in the Stallio

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Top seeds through undefeated

All the top seeds came through Day One of the 2011 Hong Kong 7s unscathed after the first round of pool games. John Grant scored the first try of the tournament as Australia beat Zimbabwe 42 0 in the opening match befo

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Timely boost for Nadroga rugby

Farebrother Sullivan trophy holder, Nadroga received another boost to their rugby development within their province today when French Top 14 club Clermont signed an agreement with them in grooming their players to be the

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Naitasiri keeps core of the team

Digicel Cup defending champions Naitasiri is sticking with the core of players who have assisted them in their unbeaten run this season when they take on Rewa tomorrow at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori. Coach Reverend Joj

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Rebels and Hurricanes to meet for the first time

The Rebels and the Hurricanes will meet for the first time in tonight’s Super 15 match. The form of both teams has not being impressive, in particular the Rebels who have had a “flip flop” form, week b

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Team captains sign rugby ball for auction

The Hong Kong 7s kicks off in less than 10 hours at the So Kon Po stadium in Hong Kong. The 24 teams taking part have only one aim in mind and that is to win. However, all team captains were brought together yesterday

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Tanivula opts for Matawalu ahead of Vucago

Digicel Fiji 7's team coaching staffs have opted to start Nikola Matawalu ahead of Emosi Vucago in the opening pool game against Malayasia tonight in the Hong Kong 7's. Manager Talemo Waqa has confirmed that coa

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India bat Aust out of Cricket World Cup

Yuvraj Singh played a match winning innings as India, roared on by their supporters in Ahmadabad, knocked holders Australia out of the World Cup. Ricky Ponting's 104, his first century for 13 months, guided a misfir

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Carter out to vow Northern Hemisphere fans

New Zealand first five eighth Dan Carter has vowed to give northern hemisphere fans a taste of what is to come in this year's Rugby World Cup when he turns out at Twickenham on Monday morning (NZT). Carter's Sup

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Nasinu, Wainimakutu come out top at Zone meet

Nasinu Secondary School has been crowned the new boy’s champion while Wainimakutu Secondary School from Namosi is the new girl’s champions as the Suva Zone 1 wrapped up its competition at the TFL stadium this

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Fiji has good workout session with Samoa

The Fiji team has a good work-out with the Samoa team this afternoon, in the last of their preparations as the wrap up before the Hong Kong Sevens tournament kicks off tomorrow night in So Kon Po. Coach Iliesa Tanivula

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Savou wins in style

LDS Senior Boys sprinter and current Coca Cola Games Blue Ribbon champion Mataiasi Savou won the Senior Boys 100 metres finals this afternoon in 10.79 seconds. Savou is expected to also win the 200 metres finals to be h

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Rokocoko back in Blues starting XV

Joe Rokocoko is back in the Blues starting team to face the Chiefs in Saturday's Super Rugby match in Hamilton. The 68-test All Blacks winger was initially dumped from the 22 for last weekend's game against the

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Vatukoula Gold Mines gives $100,000 to RWC campaign

The Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited today presented their $100,000 cheque to the Rugby World Cup Support Campaign. The cheque was received by former 15s Fiji reps that included the likes of Japan based Paulo Nawalu, Mosese

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Fiji to face Samoa in warm up match

In last bid to test the speed and stamina of the Digicel Fiji Sevens players, the coaches have decided to have a warm up match against arch rivals Samoa this afternoon in Hong Kong. Assistant coach Josateki Savou said

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Savou clocks 11 seconds

Current LDS senior boy’s 100 metres sprinter and Blue-ribbon Coca Cola Games champion, Mataiasi Savou won his race clocking 11 seconds and his main threat in this zone meet is Sefanaia Naivalu of Nasinu Secondary w

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Wainimakutu takes first gold

Wainimakutu Secondary School stamped their mark in the Suva Zone 1 competition after they took out the first gold medal in the 3000 metres in the girl’s category. At the TFL stadium is our sports reporter Dreu Vuk

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