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Tewa’s target
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
BACK home after competing at the Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau recently, athlete Waisake Tewa says he plans to work even harder to achieve his aim of winning gold in future athletics competitions. The national sprinter returned with a bronze...
Overlooked lock given chance to push Test case
ESPN Philippines
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July 14, 2025
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will have another chance to push his case for Wallabies selection, with the lock included in the First Nations and Pasifika squad to face the touring Lions in Melbourne. Editor's Picks 2 RelatedAfter turning out in the AUNZ...
Wallabies v British & Irish Lions: Kick off time, teams
The South African
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July 17, 2025
There is no doubt that the British & Irish Lions will be favourites to come out on top in the first Test against the Wallabies this Saturday as the highly-anticipated three-match series gets under way in Brisbane. The first Test kicks off at 12:00...
Sharks didn’t rebound—so Mark Erdmann is putting them back
Mongabay
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July 13, 2025
For over 30 years, Mark Erdmann has combined scientific discovery with grassroots conservation in Indonesia, helping communities protect their reefs from destructive practices and documenting more than 220 new species. As a leader behind Raja...
PNG has Fiji in its way
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 15, 2025
THE PAPUA New Guinea will face arch rival Fiji in the much-anticipated OFC Women’s Nations Cup semi-final showdown tomorrow. It is a rematch of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 final. PNG who are the title holders, have a lot to prove after an...
OFC Women’s Nations Cup: Fiji Kulas qualify for semi finals despite 1-0 loss to Vanuatu
Fijivillage
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OFC Women’s Nations Cup: Fiji Kulas qualify for semi finals despite 1-0 loss to Vanuatu The Fiji Kulas have qualified for the semi finals despite a hard-fought 1-0 loss to Vanuatu in their third pool match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup at HFC...
Kulas fired up for PNG semi-final showdown in OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Fijivillage
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As the Kulas gear up for a high-stakes semi-final match against Papua New Guinea in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, coach Angeline Chua says the team is in high spirits and fully focused on delivering a strong performance. This match is set to...
Disciplinary: Wigan Warriors man among seven Super League players charged following Round 18
Wigan Today
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July 14, 2025
Wigan Warriors prop Ethan Havard is among seven Super League players who have been charged by the Rugby Football League’s match review panel following Round 18. Havard has received his first penalty points of the season, having been given three...
World Rugby announce new rankings table as Wales salvage World Cup lifeline
Wales Online
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July 14, 2025
Wales have climbed two places in the latest World Rugby rankings after ending their 644-day wait for a Test victory at the weekend. Saturday's 32-21 win over Japan halted a sorry run of 18 straight Test defeats for Wales, who had previously sunk...
Lions call in three Scotland players overnight as Welsh hopefuls overlooked
Wales Online
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July 14, 2025
The British and Irish Lions have called in more reinforcements, with Scottish trio Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham all being brought in as cover for the First Nations & Pasifika XV fixtures in Melbourne next Tuesday. All three are...
Mark my words: Suaalii tips Roosters star to reach top
Camden Haven Courier
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July 14, 2025
Nawaqanitawase, a former Wallaby, made the code switch in the opposite direction to former Samoa rugby league international Suaalii and has been a revelation for the Roosters, with his skill-set lighting up the NRL.
Whanganui netball: Kaierau’s strong finish secures win over Pirates in Premier 1 netball
Whanganui Chronicle
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July 16, 2025
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Japan risks its reputation in Oceania with Fukushima discharge
Pacific News Service
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A rollcall of Pacific Island nations have very different views on the release of treated radioactive wastewater. By Derek Grossman Japan’s decision last month to begin discharging treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean from its...
New visa offers lifeline for Tuvaluans amid global climate crisis
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific Islanders, especially those from the climate-threatened nation of Tuvalu, are taking advantage of Australia’s new resettlement aimed at helping people affected by climate change. The move is part of a special agreement called the Falepili...
James O’Connor addresses potential All Blacks switch before stunning Wallabies recall
Planet Rugby
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July 11, 2025
James O’Connor has addressed the possibility of him playing for the All Blacks before he was recalled to the Wallabies squad ahead of the British and Irish Lions Series. The 35-year-old playmaker starred for the Crusaders en route to winning the...
PNG demolish Cooks, book OFC semis spot
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea made a bold statement yesterday, putting the OFC Women’s Nations Cup on notice when demolishing the Cook Islands 8-0 in their final Group A match in Lautoka, Fiji. The defending champions (PNG) and Samoa, who locked in on the...
Shirley Botchwey
The Round Table
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July 11, 2025
Listening to Sir Ronald Sanders’ magisterial lecture in July, on the life and legacy of Sir Shridath Ramphal, it was hard not to think with sympathy of our new Commonwealth Secretary-General, H E Shirley Botchwey. Her challenge now, to revive and...
Former SNPF chair Panoa passes away
Samoa Observer
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Papali’i Panoa Moala, also known as "Spano", a beloved father, grandfather and a notable public figure in Samoa, is believed to have passed away on Wednesday night. He was a former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa National...
Malaefatu playground safety concern
Samoa Observer
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Parents are asking the government to close Malaefatu Park's playground because it is no longer safe for children to play there. They say the park is broken and dangerous, and they are worried that children might get hurt. Tanielu, a father from...
Keresoma denies defamation charges
Samoa Observer
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The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS), Taliilagi Keresoma, pleaded not guilty to the charges of defamation in the District Court last week. Keresoma appeared before Judge Leota Raymond Schuster. Her lawyer, Tanya Toailoa,...