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Love Island USA's Austin 'Sincerely' Apologizes After Racism Allegations
Us Weekly
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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
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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...
Horror movie: Why Wallabies are focused on Fiji and not British and Irish Lions
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 29, 2025
“Yeah, that was a tough game, obviously, and they were up for it, and they played a cracker,” he said. “And obviously, it was the first time they beat us in 60 or 70 years. “So yeah, this isn’t a warm-up game for sure. This is a game that we need...
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...
Fiji PM Says Chinese Military Base in the Pacific ‘Not Welcome’
The Epoch Times
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July 3, 2025
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka speaks to media during a joint press conference with New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Parliament in the Wellington on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP) Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via...
Joe Schmidt believes Andy Farrell will show his hand with one British and Irish Lions selection
Planet Rugby
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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
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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...
President backs remote civil servants
FBC News
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July 3, 2025
[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Too many hardworking civil servants in Fiji’s remote and rural areas are still being left out of national recognition, says President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. Speaking at a Civil Service Medal awards ceremony at...
Fiji missing out on cocoa potentials
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
BLUE Phoenix Group Limited owner Darius Singh said Fiji must position itself as a serious player in the global cocoa industry, with international prices hitting record highs and demand outpacing supply. Mr Singh told attendees present at the...
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...
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...
Tourist town rattled – Chamber elects new president amid abuse of funds claims
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
THE Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has a new interim president. Former Nadi Town Council chief executive officer Lawrence Kumar was voted to lead the chamber for the next six months during a special general meeting in Nadi on...
Fiji pushes for bigger deal with Australia
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while addressing the Australian press [Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji wants to upgrade its partnership with Australia to a formal treaty to secure long-term support for rebuilding schools, hospitals and...
‘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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...