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Scotland’s Gregor Brown called up by Lions as cover for Joe McCarthy
Express & Star
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July 20, 2025
Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia amid concerns over the fitness of Joe McCarthy. Brown joins Andy Farrell’s squad in Melbourne on Sunday to provide cover for Tuesday’s final...
Kulas outplayed
The Fiji Times
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July 19, 2025
THE Fiji senior women’s football team missed several chances in the third-place playoff, falling 0-2 to Samoa at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 at HFC Bank Stadium yesterday. Despite controlling much of the game and dominating possession, the...
NZ film Tinā set for US release after Rialto Distribution acquires global rights
Newstalk ZB
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July 16, 2025
The global rights to New Zealand film Tinā have been acquired by Rialto Distribution, with a United States theatrical release date set for next month. One of the most successful local productions to date, Tinā – which was written, co-produced and...
What’s new in Central Otago, New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald
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July 19, 2025
You can even cycle around the track before the park opens with the Power Hour by Trail Journeys. At the end of last year, the team added to the fun with a new 18-hole mini-golf course. It’s a fabulously eclectic mix of famous pop culture cars –...
Solomon win historic Nations Cup title
Football in Oceania
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July 19, 2025
The Solomon Islands have won their first ever OFC Women’s Nations Cup title, in their first ever final. Papua New Guinea – Solomon Islands 2-3 (after extra time) Papua New Guinea were the favourites going in to the final. They were defending...
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 15 July
RNZ
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July 14, 2025
Manu Samoa got their Pacific Nations Cup campaign back on track. Photo: World Rugby Manu Samoa Manu Samoa rugby team head coach Lemalu Tusiata Pisi says he is working with players who are in the squad for Friday's one-off Test match against...
Fijiana XVs fall short in hard-fought 31–24 loss to the USA
Fijivillage
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The Vodafone Fijiana XVs put up a strong fight but lost 31–24 to the USA in their one-off test match this morning. The USA led 26–14 at halftime through four tries and three conversions while Fiji responded with two converted tries. Fiji fought...
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...
Owen Farrell Leads Lions For First Time vs First Nations & Pasifika XV
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
The Springboks pummeled Georgia in Nelspruit for their fourth win of the summer and third official test win. South Africa took a dominant win over the Lelos, with a final score of 55-10. After bulldozing through Barbarians and Italy, the Boks...
Young wāhine leading change: Driving better outcomes for hapori
Te Ao Maori News
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July 18, 2025
Aspiring Community-Based Advocate Aria (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongomaiwahine, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) is a proud wahine Māori and emerging researcher, currently completing a conjoint Law and Science degree at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria...
Mapped: Average Penis Length by Country
Visual Capitalist
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July 19, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Average Penis Length by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts...
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: What’s happening across Salem in July
Salem Reporter - Oregon
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July 15, 2025
Neighborhood News is a monthly Salem Reporter feature to highlight news or issues of concern to each Salem neighborhood association. Read previous editions here. Salem is divided into 17 neighborhood associations that meet monthly. They serve as a...
South Africa Springboks Vs. Georgia Score, Live Updates, Lineups
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
After beating Italy in two straight matches, the Springboks welcome Georgia to Nelspruit for SA's final summer test. The biggest news out of the Boks camp is that Siya Kolisi will return for this test, a good sign ahead of a packed Rugby...
‘Bullrush gone mad on steroids’: Coaching guru Mike Cron blasts Run It Straight events
The New Zealand Herald
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July 15, 2025
In 2015 he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to scrum safety - and has now told the Herald he is appalled at the emergence of Run It Straight. “It’s a bit barbaric. People are prepared to basically knock...
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...
Third successive loss for Kulas
FBC News
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July 19, 2025
Source: OFC / Facebook The Fiji Kulas suffered its third successive loss on home soil after going down 2-nil to Samoa in the third place playoff of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Fiji lost its final pool game to...
This is the last Lions tour to Australia – at least that’s how it feels
The i paper
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July 18, 2025
BRISBANE — Where next for the British & Irish Lions? The current tour to Australia has been undermined by complaints from the touring side over the strength of the opposition, and there is persistent talk of alternative venues in the future,...
WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2025 Episode 18
TP+
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July 18, 2025
Tagata Pasifika | Television Series Join Marama T-Pole as she takes you through news and stories from our Pacific Community! This week, we talanoa with Malaetogia Dr Jacinta Fa’alili-Fidow about the Government’s plan to scrap the five-year...
King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts
Fox News
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Royal photographer Chris Jackson is revealing the stories behind some of his most iconic images in a new book titled "Charles III: A King and His Queen." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After more than 100 years, King Charles is...
Sixteen ordained as reverends at Piula
Samoa Observer
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Piula Theological College marked a significant milestone last Saturday with the graduation and ordination of 16 students from its fourth-year cohort. The event, a culmination of four years of rigorous theological study and spiritual formation, was...