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$50,000 for Coral Coast 7s men’s winner
FBC News
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July 25, 2025
The 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast Sevens will not only be bigger and bolder but richer than ever before. Organizers have announced that it will offer a record-breaking $50,000 Fijian dollars to the tournament winners of the men’s division, from a...
What the Wallabies have to get right against Fiji
WAtoday
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July 4, 2025
The Wallabies have already secured a major victory when it comes to perception at scrum time – an area where they have been smashed by referees in the past. Scrum coach Mike Cron is so well regarded as a disciple of square, technically correct...
Byrne urges world rugby to be fair on preparation time for Pacific teams
Fijivillage
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Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne is calling on World Rugby to ensure fair preparation windows for Pacific teams like Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa ahead of major tournaments such as the Pacific Nations Cup. Byrne says most players...
Former New Zealand sevens speedster Rayasi to make Fiji debut v Australia
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
MELBOURNE - Former New Zealand rugby sevens player Salesi Rayasi will follow in his father's footsteps by representing Fiji at test level when he starts at fullback in Sunday's clash against Australia in Newcastle. France-based Rayasi is one of...
Salesi Rayasi to make Fiji debut against Australia in Sunday's rugby test
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
Salesi Rayasi, a former New Zealand rugby sevens player, is set to make his test debut for Fiji, following in the footsteps of his father, Filipe Rayasi, when he starts at fullback in Sunday’s clash against Australia in Newcastle. Rayasi, now...
Watch: Tadhg Beirne's Lions get ready to face the Waratahs as the Wallabies show their hand for their clash with Fiji
Irish Independent
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Owen Farrell is on his way to join up with the squad, while Tadhg Beirne will lead the tourists for the first time. Up the road in Newcastle, Joe Schmidt is preparing for Australia's warm-up game against Fiji.
Salesi Rayasi debuts for Fiji at fullback against the Wallabies
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Former New Zealand sevens rep Salesi Rayasi trains with the Flying Fijians in Sydney this week, ahead of Sunday's Test against the Wallabies. He has been named to debut for the Fijians at fullback. Photo: Supplied / Fiji Rugby Union Former New...
Ex-Wallabies skipper gets nod for Fiji Test ahead of Lions series
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 4, 2025
Hooker Dave Porecki is back in the Wallabies' starting XV for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where he captained Australia in a historic loss to Fiji. Porecki was named to face Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday in a forward pack that is...
Porecki back for Wallabies with Wilson captain against Fiji
RTL Today
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Former skipper Dave Porecki will make his first start for the Wallabies since the 2023 World Cup when they play Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday, with Harry Wilson retaining the captaincy. In their only game before three Tests against the British and...
Fijian music icon passes
Islands Business
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July 24, 2025
A groundbreaking scientific and conservation expedition is currently underway across Fiji’s expansive ocean territory aboard the research vessel Argo. This marks a defining step in the nation’s commitment to ocean protection and sustainable marine...
Daugunu on the bench, Gleeson starts against Fiji
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
[File Photo: Filipo Daugunu] Former Labasa soccer goalkeeper, Filipo Daugunu has been named by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt in his side to face the Flying Fijians in Newcastle on Sunday. Daugunu will be on the bench for the Test while another...
38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Strengthens Alliance with Australian Defence Force During Talisman Sabre 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 25, 2025
DARWIN, Australia – Headquarters staff from the 38th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Brigade and members of 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, integrated to form the first U.S. Army-Australian Defence Force (ADF) combined air and missile...
Harry Wilson to lead Australia against Fiji in Sunday's rugby test
The Economic Times
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July 3, 2025
Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies against Fiji in Newcastle, with Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio in the halves, potentially previewing coach Joe Schmidt's Lions series strategy. Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i debuts at outside...
RKS unbeaten, QVS unfazed
FBC News
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July 24, 2025
[Photo Credit: Supplied] The Lutubula Trophy makes its long-awaited return this weekend as unbeaten Ratu Kadavulevu School face defending champions Queen Victoria School in the Eastern Zone Under-18 final at Nukuvuto Ground in Tailevu. After years...
Rugby-Wallabies Valetini, Skelton omitted from Fiji test
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia loose forward Rob Valetini and lock Will Skelton were omitted from the match-day squad for Sunday's one-off Fiji test in a blow to the Wallabies' preparations for the British & Irish Lions series. The pair have been...
Sorovakula’s journey of grit gets her Fiji Kulas debut
FBC News
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July 4, 2025
Akinisi Sorovakula [middle] [Source: Fiji Football/Facebook] 20-year-old US-based defender Akinisi Sorovakula’s football career is a story of grit, forged through personal hardship and nurtured by the steadfast backing of her community and...
Aussie media eyes Lions, not Fiji
FBC News
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July 3, 2025
Despite the Wallabies’ upcoming Test against Fiji this Sunday in Newcastle, much of the Australian media’s attention is already fixated on the looming British & Irish Lions series. This focus has led to concerns that the Flying Fijians are being...
Harry Wilson to captain Australia in rugby test against Fiji on Sunday
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — Loose forward Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies while Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio will form the halfback pairing for Sunday's test match against Fiji in Newcastle north of Sydney. The starting roles by the...
Substances seized in Lami to be sent to NZ for further testing after meth ingredients detected - COMPOL
Fijivillage
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Substances seized in Lami to be sent to NZ for further testing after meth ingredients detected - COMPOL The white substances seized from a factory in Lami yesterday will be sent to New Zealand for further testing. Police Commissioner Rusiate...
'A breath of legal oxygen:' ICJ's historic opinion empowers Pacific island states
The Pacific Island Times
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July 24, 2025
Climate activists outside the Peace Palace during the oral hearing at the International Court of Justice in December 2024. Photo courtesy of PISFCC By Pacific Island Times News Staff Suva – The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion,...