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Australia Commits $734m to Fiji

Fiji Sun · July 6, 2025

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (right) with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Australia. Australia will increase its financial assistance to Fiji to almost $734 million over the next four years, as both nations move to formally...

When is the 'Love Island USA' finale 2025?

AZ Central - Arizona ·

“Love Island USA” Season 7 airs every day except Wednesdays on Peacock. The "Love Island USA" 2025 finale airs Sunday, July 13. The show is filmed in Fiji and hosted by Ariana Madix. Viewers can vote for their favorite islanders via the Love...

Test against Fiji would have given us a proper Lions tour

The Times ·

So far, so underwhelming. This was another weekend of substandard performances from the British & Irish Lions and also the Wallabies. The team who scrapped their way to a 21-10 win over a weakened Waratahs team were, admittedly, a long way from a...

Harry Wilson's late try saves Australia in 21-18 win over Fiji

Japan Today · July 6, 2025

A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson has salvaged a dramatic 21-18 win for Australia on Sunday in its international season-opener against Fiji. Wilson twisted and spun over from close range after several minutes of the Wallabies pressuring the...

Schmidt doesn't expect to 'knock Lions over' as Australia complete preparations with Fiji win

Eurosport · July 6, 2025

Joe Schmidt tempered any expectations of Australia knocking the British & Irish Lions over after gearing up for the three-Test series with a scrappy win over Fiji. The Wallabies will face the British & Irish Lions in the opening Test in Brisbane...

‘Love Island USA’ Cierra Ortega’s Team Speaks Out On Racist Behavior

TV Shows Ace · July 6, 2025

Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega is in extremely hot water over a racial slur she made in 2015 and 2020. Now, her team is speaking out on what happened and where they stand with the Season 7 islander amid all of the drama. So, what are their...

The Finance Minister Who Forgot His Own Institute: Biman Prasad’s 2023 Declaration Omits FIAS Directorship He Campaigned On. Once the votes were counted, seat won, the very title vanished-from his legal obligations

Fiji Leaks · July 6, 2025

Biman Prasad Boasted of FIAS to Win Votes — Then Hid It from the Law In politics, credibility is currency. And during Fiji’s 2022 general election, Biman Prasad, leader of the National Federation Party (NFP) and now Deputy Prime Minister and...

Australia boss Joe Schmidt admits Wallabies don't have 'real confidence' after struggling in last-gasp win over Fiji ahead of Lions series

Daily Mail · July 6, 2025

Wallabies edged Fiji 21-18 with a late try in their Test before facing the Lions Star man Joseph Suaalii was kept quiet as Fiji impressed physically and tactically By NIK SIMON Published: 13:49 EDT, 6 July 2025 | Updated: 13:49 EDT, 6 July 2025...

Love Island USA's Austin 'Sincerely' Apologizes After Racism Allegations

Us Weekly · July 6, 2025

Love Island USA star Austin Shepard is clarifying his recent social media activity since leaving the villa. “I want to take a moment to address my recent repost that has caused offense to some of you,” Austin, 26, wrote via his Instagram Stories...

Rugby’s Fun Police robbed Fiji. Here’s how game should make it up to them

The Sydney Morning Herald · 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...

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 ·

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 ·

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...

Joe Schmidt believes Andy Farrell will show his hand with one British and Irish Lions selection

Planet Rugby · July 6, 2025

Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions Test lineup will become clearer this week, according to Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt. The Lions boss has chopped and changed his matchday squads in their first three games of the tour, as well as the...

Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape

Yahoo Sports - Canada · 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 ·

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 ·

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...

Minister responds to claims of urban-centered budget

FBC News · July 5, 2025

A participant at the post-budget forum claims the budget is centralized and mainly benefits urban areas, neglecting rural communities. He points out that government operational spending is $3 billion, while capital expenditure, which drives...

Wallabies strike late to edge out Fiji in British & Irish Lions warm-up Test

The Straits Times · 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 · 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...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 4: Fiji Flex Their Muscle

FIBA Basketball ·

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...