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Naqelevuki asks for his 'B Sample'

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) confirmed that Sevens star Sireli Naqelevuki has requested for his B Sample to be analysed, following a positive test for a banned substance at the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens tournament in George, South Africa, in December.

Former Wallaby the new Fijian coach

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) on Wednesday named former Australia flank Ilivasi Tabua as the new national coach, handing him the task of lifting the country's fortunes with just eight months to go before the World Cup in France.

Stormers wing facing drugs charge

Fijian Sevens star and Western Province Currie Cup flyer Sireli Naqelevuki has been suspended from all levels of rugby for an indefinite period after testing positive for the use of cannabis.

Serevi 'signs up' for another season

Sevens wizard Waisale Serevi has "signed up" for another season of Sevens, dismissing any suggestions that he is about to ride off into the rugby sunset and retirement. Serevi on Thursday named himself in the 12-member Fijian squad for the first two rounds of the International Rugby Board (IRB) World Sevens series.

Wales and Fiji await Wallabies

While the Wallabies fly out at on Friday for their year-end tour of Europe, the final pieces of Australia's 2007 domestic schedule have been put in place, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) confirmed on Friday.

Fiji reaps benefits from player diaspora

Rugby players are increasingly becoming a valuable export to the Pacific island nation of Fiji, stimulating its economy and bolstering its cash-strapped rugby union, figures released on Monday reveal.

Sireli Naqelevuki - the flipside

Western Province's Fijian import Sireli Naqelevuki says he has resigned from his post in the Fiji Navy and is not a deserter. He is also playing for WP with the full blessing of the Fijian Rugby Union (FRU).

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