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Fijian Drua first five-eighth Teti Tela has retired from first class rugby. Photo / Photosport The Fijian Drua have officially farewelled stalwart first five-eighth and former Te Awamutu Sports representative Teti Tela, who is retiring from first class rugby. Fijian Drua #30 Tela, the Drua’s all-time leading points scorer with 124 points from 24 appearances, … Read more
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Italy’s Hame Faiva applauds the fans after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match against France at Parc Olympique in Lyon, France. Photo / Getty Images University of Waikato Rugby Club, Hurricanes and former Waikato hooker Hame Faiva, 29, played three matches for Italy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, grabbing a try … Read more
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When Samana Bamyani arrived in New Zealand two years ago as a refugee from Afghanistan, she had only ever kicked a football around in her backyard. The 12-year-old barely spoke a word of English and playing in a team sport was something she didn’t even know was possible. Now, she has been selected for the … Read more