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Fiji 7s record in HK gives them an edge

The past 5 years results of the Digicel Fiji 7's team in the Hong Kong 7's gives the team an early edge against the other 24 teams taking part in the IRB 7's series biggest tournament. Since 2005 when Fiji d

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Fiji Warriors face a must win situation

The Fiji Warriors 15's rugby team faces a must win situation against Samoa A this afternoon to retain the Pacific Rugby Cup title for the 3rd year in a row. After failing to score a try in the 21-14 win against Tong

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Bulls lock to appear before a SANZAR judiciary

Bulls and Springbok lock Bakkies Botha will appear before a SANZAR judiciary after being charged with a dangerous tackle on the Stormers halfback during their Super Rugby match at the weekend. Botha appeared to place an

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Players to prove their worth

Digicel Fiji 7s co-captain Dale Tonawai believes that only a win in the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend will prove that they are the best players selected. Tonawai with Waqabaca Kotobalavu and Nikola Matawalu will not pla

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Crusaders head to London for historic clash

The Crusaders and the Blues were the big winners of the weekend at the expense of conference rivals, the Highlanders and the Hurricanes. The Southern battle at Carisbrook on Saturday saw the Crusaders give the Highland

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Fiji 7s set focus on executing right game plan

It all comes down to executing the right game plan. That is the sentiment of Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula as the national team jetted out of the country this morning. Tanivula said that the Hong Kong 7s brings

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Last round of Champions League matches scheduled for Sunday

The last round of Pillays Garments Champions League matches will be played this Sunday at Govind Park where Ba, Navua and Rewa have equal chances to win the title. Rewa and Ba have nine points but the Men in Black are j

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Donald out for 4 weeks

Chiefs first five Stephen Donald will miss the next month of Super Rugby after he injured his back playing against the Sharks. The Chiefs became the first team to beat the Sharks this season but the 15 9 victory came at

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Flying Fijians looks set to play All Blacks

The Flying Fijians looks set to play against the All Blacks on July 22, Dunedin. The New Zealand Rugby Union this past week announced the All Blacks would play an extra test on that day but did not reveal where and agai

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Fiji 7s team leave for HK in high spirits

We need your prayers and support. That is the message from the Digicel Fiji 7s team as the side prepares to leave the country bound for the Hong Kong 7s. One of the surviving members of the 2008 winning team which ende

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Savusavu soccer team proves its worth

The Savusavu soccer team is giving headaches to some Super Premier teams as the Northerners have now registered two wins in the National soccer league competition. Savusavu won 1-nil against Nadroga at Ganilau park yest

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Highlanders Robinson faces internal disciplinary hearing

Highlanders first five-eighth Robbie Robinson is facing an internal disciplinary hearing after being arrested in Dunedin early yesterday morning. Robinson was pepper sprayed by police, arrested and held in a police cell

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Hurricanes coach not happy with refereeing

The Hurricanes rugby coach Mark Hammett isn't happy with the refereeing in their latest match which turned into a 41-17 hiding from the Blues. Hammett said referee Vinnie Munroe got it wrong in sin binning Andrew Ho

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Ba beats Suva 1 nil

In a national Soccer League match that just finished Ba defeated Suva 1 nil at the TFL National stadium. In other results earlier today, Navua beat Tavua by 1 nil while Savusavu beat Nadroga 1 nil. Story by: Sofaia

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Fiji 7s team attend church service before departing

The Digicel Fiji 7s team seeks divine intervention to bless them in their trip tomorrow for the Hong Kong and Australia 7s in a church service today. The 12 member team with the coaching staff of Iliesa Tanivula and Jos

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Fiji Warriors beat Tonga A

The Fiji Warriors 15s rugby team defeated Tonga A 21-14 in the Pacific Rugby Cup match at Churchill Park this afternoon. The Warriors points came from the boot of fullback Dan Rawaqa who kicked 6 penaltys while Jonetani

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Suva continue fine form

The Suva 15s rugby team continued their fine form in the Digicel Cup competition with a 25-13 win against Tailevu yesterday. Laced with former Naitasiri and Nadroga players the capital city side proved too strong for Ta

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Red Rock defeat Police in Vatukoula 7s finals

The Red Rock 7s rugby team from Lami is $35,000 richer this afternoon after beating Police 17-12 in the final of the Vatukoula 7s. Both sides were locked 12 all at full-time and Red Rock scored the winning try in sudden

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Rewa remain unbeaten against Navosa

The Rewa 15s rugby team continues their unbeaten run in the Digicel Cup competition with an impressive 26-3 win against Navosa at Burebasaga grounds this afternoon. Rewa also scored a bonus point after scoring 4 tries.

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Police face Red Rock in Vatukoula 7s finals

The Police 7s rugby team will face Red Rock in the final of the Vatukoula 7s this afternoon after both sides had close wins in their semifinals. Police with former 7s rep Etonia Naba leading the charge had to come from

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