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Hayne misses team bus

New South Wales stars Jarryd Hayne and Michael Ennis unbelievably missed the team bus to Suncorp Stadium last night as the embarrassed and humiliated Blues crashed to an inglorious 34 6 loss to mighty Queensland. It is

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Good start for Ivory Coast-Drogba

Didier Drogba has declared the 0 0 draw with Portugal "a good start" as he came on as a substitute for Ivory Coast after suffering a broken arm in the build up to the World Cup.   Drogba who was granted p

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Matawalu to be given chance

There are high hopes that first choice halfback for the Flying Fijians at the Rugby World Cup, Nikola Matawalu, will be given the chance to don the white jersey, at the World Cup in New Zealand next year. Matawalu a Na

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Alvin Avinesh to stay with Blues

Stylish Lautoka soccer team Midfielder, Alvin Avinesh will stay with the Blues for the rest of the season and is not moving to Navua. Lautoka Soccer Association President, Shalendra Prasad confirmed that Avinesh will re

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Ronaldo wants more protection

Cristiano Ronaldo believes referees should offer more protection for skillful players at the World Cup, after Portugal's opening 0 0 draw with Ivory Coast. Portugal, third in the FIFA rankings but who only made it t

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Exciting round of matches in NSL

A number of exciting National Soccer League games will take place this week as giants Ba and Navua compete for the second spot on the points table. Ba has a higher chance of claiming the second spot as they play two gam

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Reid in history books

Winston Reid has written himself into New Zealand's sporting history after heading home a last gasped equalizer against Slovakia to earn the All Whites their first points at a World Cup Soccer tournament. Reid said

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2 new teams expected in Kaji Rugby

The Fiji Primary Schools Rugby organized FMF Kaji Rugby is expected to have two new inclusions in this year's competition in August. President Osea Tuivakano said the international match with Tonga last year has cre

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Brazil overcome North Korea

Second half goals from Maicon and Elano helped Brazil overcome North Korea and record a 2-1 win in their opening game of the World Cup Soccer tournament in Pool G. The Brazilians, ranked number one in the FIFA rankings,

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All Whites make history

The All Whites have made New Zealand football history by drawing their opening World Cup match 1 - 1 against Slovakia, thanks to a last minute goal by defender Winston Reid. It is the first time New Zealand has earned a

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Flying Fijians make changes

Changes will be made in the Flying Fijian 15's rugby starting line up to take on Tonga on Sunday in their next Pacific Nation Cup outing. Coach Samu Domoni Jnr confirmed before the side jetted out of Nadi last night

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Naqelevuki’s inclusion a boost

South African based winger, Sireli Naqelevuki's experience in playing in the Super 14 competition has lifted the Flying Fijian back line ahead of their second Pacific Nation Cup clash against Tonga. Assistant coach

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Nalaga’s father clears the air

Kavekini Nalaga, Napolioni Nalaga's father has cleared the air today on why his son did not join the Flying Fijians camp for their Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan last week. Nalaga Senior has today informed

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Athletes to compete in National Athletics Championships

Fiji Athletes will need to be at the National Athletics Championships on June 26th to qualify for the Pacific Games next year. Fiji Athletics Federation Secretary, Albert Miller said the Fiji Games are held to see where

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Serious concerns over Italy’s performance

Serious concerns are being raised on Italy's performance at the FIFA World Cup after the side only managed a draw against Paraguay this morning. The World Champions had to comeback in the second half to draw the mat

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All White fans gear up for first match

Hundreds of All White fans are in South Africa and their fan group called the 'White Noise' is also gearing up for the match. However, head of the White Noise said they would not be surprised if they also get a

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Naqelevuki timely boost to Flying Fijians

The Flying Fijians 15s rugby team received a timely boost before leaving for Apia tonight when South African based, Sireli Naqelevuki joined the side in Nadi this morning. Fiji Rugby Unions media liaison officer, Vilike

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All Whites ready to face Slovakia

The eyes of the world are on South Africa and the All Whites are about to play the biggest game in New Zealand football's history but the New Zealand side said that they have no concerns. All Whites captain, Ryan Ne

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Draws for 2011 O-League comducted

The Oceania Football Confederation Executive Committee has conducted the official draw for the 2011 O-League competition. The committee met in Johannesburg to discuss the make up of the O League competition and other im

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Italy averts major upset

Italy averted a major upset after they equalised 1-1 with Paraguay in the 62nd minute in their opening 2010 FIFA World Cup encounter which is into its second half. Italy's Daniele Derossi scored the equaliser after

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