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Rugby’s Fun Police robbed Fiji. Here’s how game should make it up to them
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 6, 2025
The Wallabies showed enormous resilience to grab a 21-18 win against Fiji in Newcastle, but all thoughts about what it means for the British and Lions series should be suspended for the moment. Instead, the afternoon turned into a celebration of...
FIJI vs WALLABIES | Fiji’s ferocity set for Newcastle showdown
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
The buzz has been around the British and Irish Lions tour in Australia and when I sat to write this piece, the Lions had already belted the Force in Perth and the Reds in Brisbane, scoring more than half a century and showing they are hot...
Fiji edge Solomon Islands in five-goal thriller to kick off Group B campaign
The Fiji Times
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July 5, 2025
A second-half brace from New Zealand-based forward Cema Nasau inspired Fiji to a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the Solomon Islands in their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 Group B opener at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium. In front of a vocal home crowd,...
Prof. Shameem calls on employers to pay workers what they are worth and there won't be a skill or labour crisis in Fiji
Fijivillage
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A stern message has been sent out to the employers in the country and that is for the private sector to face up to the reality that the labour crisis that it says it's facing is no one's fault but it's own. University of Fiji Vice Chancellor...
Wallabies edge Fiji 21-18 with last-gasp try in Newcastle
Talking Rugby Union
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Fraser McReight was one of the try scorer for Australia ©World Cup Australia 21-18 Fiji, Newcastle In a dramatic and high-intensity contest at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, the Wallabies clawed their way to a tense 21-18 victory over a...
Schmidt frustrated despite Wallabies' 21–18 escape over Fiji
Talking Rugby Union
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Australia head coach Joe Schmidt ©Steve Haag The Wallabies held off a brave Fiji side to register a 21–18 victory in Newcastle, but head coach Joe Schmidt was far from impressed with the performance. In his typically blunt style, Schmidt...
Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 6, 2025
Joe Schmidt admitted Australia’s shaky 21-18 victory over Fiji will have reinforced the British and Irish Lions’ status as favourites to win the Test series. It took a 78th-minute try from back-rower Harry Wilson to save the Wallabies from an...
Last-gasp win over Fiji leaves Wallabies coach Schmidt frustrated
Business Day
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Newcastle, Australia — Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia’s last-gasp 21-18 win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson...
‘No confidence, no expectation’ — Wallabies edge Fiji but Schmidt sounds alarm
The Times
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Joe Schmidt said he is not confident in the run-up to the British & Irish Lions series and does not believe the Australian public will expect they can win after his Wallabies side scraped a sloppy victory over Fiji in Newcastle. Australia let a...
Wallabies strike late to edge out Fiji in British & Irish Lions warm-up Test
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE – Australia lost starting fly-half Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try on July 6 to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the Test Series against the British & Irish Lions. Captain Harry Wilson crossed a...
Rugby-Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia (Reuters) -Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia's last-gasp win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson...
Joe Schmidt makes worrying Australia admission after narrow win over Fiji
Irish Mirror
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July 6, 2025
Joe Schmidt has acknowledged that Australia's narrow 21-18 win over Fiji will likely reinforce the British and Irish Lions as the favourites for the upcoming Test series. The Wallabies narrowly evaded an embarrassing defeat thanks to Harry Wilson,...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 4: Fiji Flex Their Muscle
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Fiji dominated the competition at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Both the women’s and the men’s competition saw heightened levels of energy and physicality out of the break, which played to the...
Australia secure controversial late win over Fiji with disputed try
The Irish Times
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Australia 21 Fiji 18 Following on from the Lions’ clunky win over the Waratahs on Saturday, the Wallabies played a proverbial get-out-of-jail card against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday to complete a win that was ultimately fortunate, controversial,...
Noah Lolesio hurt as last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji in only Lions warm-up
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 6, 2025
Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 in a performance that suggests the British and Irish Lions have little to fear heading into their Test series. It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the...
Fiji Kulas captain calls for strong home support ahead of Solomon Islands match
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas captain Jotivini Tabua is urging fans to come out in numbers and support the team as they take on the Solomon Islands tonight in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup. In an interview with fijivillage Sports, Tabua says the presence of local...
PM leads charm offensive as Wallabies clash with Fiji
9News
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July 6, 2025
They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family, but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region. With China's influence growing, Australia is pushing back, turning Wallabies into ambassadors....
Late Harry Wilson try saves Australian blushes with narrow win over Fiji ahead of Lions Tests
Irish Independent
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It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the Wallabies from the prospect of an embarrassing defeat in their only match before taking on Andy Farrell's tourists. Fiji trailed 14-0 but scored a...
Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia's last-gasp win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson scored the...
Wallabies struggle past Fiji as first Lions Test looms
RTE Ireland
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July 6, 2025
Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 in a performance that suggests the British and Irish Lions have little to fear heading into their Test series. It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the...