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Nasau credits hard work and teamwork in Kula’s 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas star Cema Nasau has credited their 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands to the hard work and determination of her teammates in their first pool match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup that was held in Suva over the weekend. Nasau was named...
No visa needed to visit your own ‘Love Island’ in Fiji
USA Today - Virginia
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Hotel searches for Fiji increased by 30% in June 2025 compared to June 2024, potentially influenced by the reality show "Love Island USA." Fiji Airways offers nonstop flights from several U.S. cities, with round-trip fares as low as $753 in...
British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds
PerthNow
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July 2, 2025
Hunter Paisami barged back into Wallabies calculations before the British & Irish Lions swallowed up the fast-starting Queensland Reds in Brisbane. The tourists were made to work for Wednesday's 52-12 victory in front of 46,435 fans at Suncorp...
British and Irish Lions surge in second half to beat Queensland Reds 52-12
Associated Press
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July 2, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Maro Itoje bounced over to score beside the posts to trigger another second-half surge from the British and Irish Lions in a 52-12 win over the Queensland Reds on Wednesday. The Lions are now two from two in five days in...
Fiji Women and Marshall Islands Men Take Day One Wins
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) – The FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1tipped off with an exhilarating Stop 1 in Koror, setting the stage for an action-packed week of 3x3 action. After a day of intense competition, Fiji's women's team and...
De Crespigny to make surprise Wallabies debut against Lions
SABC News
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July 17, 2025
Wallabies Coach Joe Schmidt conceded the absence of Rob Valetini for the first British & Irish Lions clash was a loss but was confident flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny would make a big impression on his test debut at Lang Park on Saturday....
Fiji says would not welcome China military presence in Pacific
Inquirer
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY — Fiji’s prime minister said Wednesday that China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region. China has spent years cementing its influence in a string of Pacific island...
Fiji look to soften up Wallabies before Lions series
Channel News Asia
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July 2, 2025
MELBOURNE :All but forgotten in the hype of a British and Irish Lions tour, Fiji have gathered in a rain-soaked corner of eastern Australia to plot a confidence-killing defeat of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Fiji's Australian coach Mick Byrne has...
Cierra's Team Addressed Racist Post Before Her 'Love Island USA' Exit
Us Weekly
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July 7, 2025
Cierra Ortega‘s friends broke their silence regarding her resurfaced racist post just days before she left Love Island USA. During the Sunday, July 6, episode of the Peacock series, narrator Iain Stirling revealed that Cierra “left the villa due...
Which 'Love Island USA' Couple Made the Top 5 Before the Season Finale?
Us Weekly
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July 9, 2025
The Love Island USA villa has just five couples left after America sent two people packing ahead of the season finale. During the Sunday, July 6, episode of the dating show — which airs daily with the exception of Wednesdays — Ace Greene, Amaya...
Love Island USA Returns to Fiji in Search for Love and Drama
Times News Global
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July 7, 2025
Fiji – “Love Island USA” has made its highly anticipated return for another summer of romance, kicking off Season 7 with 10 new Islanders eager to find love. The season features familiar faces and new entrants as they couple up and navigate the...
Why did Cierra leave Love Island USA season 7? Details explored
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Love Island USA season 7 contender, Cierra Ortega, officially left the villa after a resurfaced post of her using a racial slur stirred chaos offscreen. During the July 6 episode of the Peacock show, host Iain Stirling confirmed that Cierra had...
Fiji steps up to fill ADF soldier shortage
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Fijians may soon enlist in the Australian Defence Force as part of a potential deal between the two countries. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said he was open to formalising an arrangement that would allow Fijians to serve in the ADF, following...
Fiji says China military base not welcome as Pacific islands steer between superpowers
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Fiji is opposed to China setting up a military base in the Pacific Islands, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday, adding that it did not need such a base to project power, as shown by an...
Love Island USA’s Austin Shepard Apologizes After Racism Allegations
Recently Heard
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July 7, 2025
Love Island USA star Austin Shepard is clarifying his current social media exercise since leaving the villa. “I wish to take a second to handle my current repost that has prompted offense to a few of you,” Austin, 26, wrote by way of his Instagram...
Fiji and Australia to collaborate on cybercrime, border security and defence
Fijivillage
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Fiji and Australia are stepping up their partnership to tackle cybercrime, strengthen border security, and deepen defence cooperation, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister Tony Burke. Rabuka...
British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds live: Latest score and updates as tourists hit back after sloppy start
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Lions vs Reds Right, kick off is near. It’s blustery but dry, crucially, in Brisbane after the Lions arrived to torrential rain earlier this week. Suncorp Stadium is one of the great venues but reports from the ground suggest that the pitch is not...
Sotutu, Koroibete and Uru in star-studded AUSNZ side to play British & Irish Lions this Saturday
Fijivillage
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Sotutu, Koroibete and Uru in star-studded AUSNZ side to play British & Irish Lions this Saturday Three players with links to Fiji, Hoskins Sotutu, Marika Koroibete and Serupepeli Uru have been named in the star-studded AUNZ invitational XV squad...
Australia and Fiji elevate Vuvale partnership
Pacific News Service
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Australia and Fiji are taking steps to formally elevate and deepen the Vuvale Partnership as we work together to ensure a peaceful, stable and prosperous Pacific. During Fiji Prime Minister Sitveni Rabuka’s visit to Australia, we affirmed our...
Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega makes a shock exit from the villa following offscreen racism scandal
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega was removed from season seven for past derogatory social media posts. Just weeks after another cast member sparked backlash for past racial slurs and was booted off of the show, she was fired when fans uncovered...