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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...

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...

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...

Fiji Kula eyes potential World Cup spot

Fiji Sun · July 1, 2025

“We’re going to take it one game at a time, and we’ll try our best to top the group and then go into the semi-finals.” The Fiji women’s football team had a solid build up to the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, featuring in three international friendlies...

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...

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...

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...

Safeguarding Melanesian fishing communities against climate threats

Pacific News Service ·

Those who live on the islands and atolls of the southwestern Pacific Ocean are exposed to rising seas and severe storms like almost no one else on Earth, and yet only a fraction are insured against the growing threat of climate change-related...

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...

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...

Joe Schmidt makes worrying Australia admission after narrow win over Fiji

Irish Mirror · 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 · 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 · 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...

Australia secure controversial late win over Fiji with disputed try

The Irish Times ·

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,...