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4 more players test positive for COVID-19

Four more Fiji Airways Flying Fijians players have tested positive for COVID-19. FRU CEO, John O’Connor says based on medical advice, effective immediately from last night, all players and team management have be

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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All Blacks out to avoid rare back to back defeats

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has sent a stern warning to Argentina ahead of their Tri-Nations clash in Sydney tonight as the All Blacks look to avoid rare back-to-back defeats. Coach Ian Foster has named his stronge

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Egypt. The Egyptian Football Federation says Salah returned a positive test but is not displaying any symptoms.

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Fiji vs France match called off

Fiji’s opening game against France in the Autumn Nations Cup has been called off after a spate of coronavirus cases in the Fiji camp. Fiji confirmed another positive test this week after six cases last week force

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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2021 set for thrilling Trans-Tasman crossover

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have announced a Trans-Tasman crossover competition in 2021, to follow their respective domestic Super Rugby tournaments. The Trans-Tasman tournament will feature an additional

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Levani Botia to lead Flying Fijians against France

La Rochelle centre Levani Botia has been named to captain the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians team that will face France in their first Autumn Nations Cup this Monday. Star player, Semi Radradra is not in the team list

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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FIJI Water extends partnership with Fiji Rugby

FIJI Water has announced today it has extended its partnership with Fiji Rugby. For the first time, the FIJI Water logo will be displayed on the playing shorts of the Flying Fijians rugby team as they participate i

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Suva names powerful team for Skipper Cup final

Defending champions Suva has named a powerful team for tomorrow’s Skipper Cup final against Naitasiri. Mateo Qolisese, Isireli Ledua and Manasa Saulo are in the front row while Manoa Tamaya and Soro Tuifagalele a

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Sotutu returns for the All Blacks

Hoskins Sotutu who has links to Fiji returns to the All Blacks team after being rested for their game last weekend. Sotutu joins former Fiji Under-20 rep Alex Hodgman on the bench for their match against Argentina.

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Ronaldo scores as Portugal thrash Andorra 7-0

Cristiano Ronaldo moved one goal closer to the all-time international goal-scoring record in men's football as Portugal thrashed Andorra 7-0. Ronaldo scored his 102nd goal for his country with a powerful header and

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Naitasiri aims to end 10 year drought

It has been 10 long years since Naitasiri last won the top rugby competition in Fiji and they last played the final in 2014. The last time they won the title was in 2010 against Nadroga which was then known as the

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Tu'ungafasi cops three-week ban for red card

Ofa Tuungafasi's 2020 season is officially over, with the All Blacks prop handed a three-week ban for his red card offence last Saturday. A SANZAAR judicial hearing found Tuungafasi guilty of contravening the law w

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Cleary stars as Blues hammer the Maroons 34-10

New South Wales Blues halfback Nathan Cleary produced a man of the match performance as they beat the Queensland Maroons 34-10 in game 2 of the State of Origin Series. He tallied a line break and line-break assist

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