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6-time champion Kelsey Chugg chasing history at 119th Utah Women’s State Amateur this week
Deseret News - Utah
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July 21, 2025
MIDWAY — It is somehow fitting that the 36-hole championship match of the 119th Utah State Women’s Amateur will be played on Pioneer Day this coming week. That’s because defending champion Kelsey Chugg, the six-time winner of this combination...
Steve Tandy named new Wales head coach in major WRU announcement: Live updates
Wales Online
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July 21, 2025
Steve Tandy has been appointed the new head coach of Wales' national team after a lengthy search process finally confirmed Warren Gatland's replacement. The Scotland defence coach, who was previously the head coach of the Ospreys, will start in...
The Wailers take Guam crowd to new heights
The Guam Daily Post
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Thousands gathered at Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park on Saturday night as The Wailers, the iconic reggae band, headlined for the first time on Guam. They delivered a packed show that spread messages of hope, unity and love - carrying on...
World Rugby rankings: Here’s how they are calculated
The South African
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July 21, 2025
The World Rugby rankings are calculated using a ‘Points Exchange’ system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever one side gains, the other loses. The exchanges are based on the match result, the relative...
Fijiana proves a point in defeat
The Fiji Times
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July 21, 2025
THE Vodafone Fijiana XV didn’t leave Washington with a win, but they left with something just as important, proof that they can compete with the best. In a high-tempo test match at Audi Field yesterday, Fijiana went toe-to-toe with the USA Eagles...
How Do You Measure Up?
Zero Hedge
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How does average penis size compare across different countries? This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu, maps global data on average erect penis length, offering a visual ranking of 142 countries. The data for this visualization was...
Owen Farrell captains much-changed Lions side to face First Nations & Pasifika XV: British & Irish Lions team news
Rugby World
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July 21, 2025
Andy Farrell rings the changes for the Lions ahead of their final mid-week match of the 2025 Tour Owen Farrell will captain the British & Irish Lions against the First Nations & Pasifika XV as head coach Andy Farrell rings the changes for the...
LA wildfire victims building ADUs as first step in home rebuilding process
Whittier Daily News - California
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July 20, 2025
Woefully underinsured, an Altadena retiree ponders building a tiny house at the back of his yard to replace the three-bedroom home he lost in the January firestorms. His insurance would pay, at most, just a third of the cost to replace the...
Six-time champion Kelsey Chugg chasing history at 119th Utah Women’s State Amateur this week
Yahoo Sports
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MIDWAY — It is somehow fitting that the 36-hole championship match of the 119th Utah State Women’s Amateur will be played on Pioneer Day this coming week. That’s because defending champion Kelsey Chugg, the six-time winner of this combination...
Should Souths risk bringing Cam Murray? Wayne Bennett has his say
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 25, 2025
“I’m not pushing him or prodding him to come back. If that’s the reward he wants to give himself for what he has put in … just after the operation, he had an infection, which set him back as well. His courage is unbelievable. The way he has worked...
“Who?” – Fans are all saying the same thing about Andy Farrell’s latest Lions call-up
Ruck
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July 20, 2025
Scotland back-row Gregor Brown has been drafted into the British & Irish Lions squad ahead of their final midweek clash against the First Nations and Pasifika XV on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who also covers second row, started at lock in...
Emily Scarratt named in Red Roses Women's Rugby World Cup squad
Talking Rugby Union
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Emily Scarratt has been named in England’s 32-player squad ©PA Veteran centre Emily Scarratt has been named in England’s 32-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup, marking her fifth appearance at the tournament. The 35-year-old...
Walters confirmed as Kangaroos coach for Ashes series
Brisbane Times
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July 22, 2025
Skinner was officially appointed as Jillaroos head coach in February ahead of their historic Las Vegas match – taking over from long-time coach Brad Donald. She will continue to lead the Australian women’s team for the Pacific Championships later...
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...
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne
The Irish Times
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Confirmation that Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ Second Test against the Wallabies in the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Saturday has been underlined by the tourists’ decision to call up the Scotland and Glasgow Warriors...
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...
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...
Lions call up Brown as foot problem hits McCarthy’s second Test hopes
The Guardian
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July 20, 2025
The Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies on Saturday because of a foot condition. Andy Farrell has called up Scotland’s Gregor Brown to bolster his second-row ranks as a result,...
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...
England legend Manu Tuilagi planning on swapping nations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Ruck
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July 20, 2025
Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Changes to World Rugby’s eligibility laws have opened the door for several well-known England internationals to potentially represent a different...