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Wallabies struggle past Fiji as first Lions Test looms
RTE Ireland
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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...
Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia :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 scored the...
Wilson saves Wallabies in close win over Fiji
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies captain David Wilson and his Flying Fijians counterpart Tevita Ikanivere with the Vuvale Trophy before the test match in Newcastle on Sunday, 6 July 2025. Photo: Supplied / Fiji Rugby Union Wallabies skipper David Wilson planted the ball...
Australia v Fiji: Five takeaways as Harry Wilson saves Wallabies’ blushes but Joe Schmidt dealt a hammer blow before B&I Lions
Planet Rugby
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July 6, 2025
Following the Wallabies’ narrow 21-18 victory over Fiji in Newcastle, here are our five takeaways from Australia’s only game before the British and Irish Lions Test Series. Top line The Wallabies were put to task by a fantastic Fijian outfit...
Wallabies edge Fiji in last-minute thriller
SA Rugby magazine
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 on Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat. Australia coach Joe Schmidt and his coaching staff will be scratching their heads looking for answers ahead of...
Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji in Lions warm-up test
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia - Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series against the British & Irish Lions on Sunday. Captain Harry...
Rugby-Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji in Lions warm-up test
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia (Reuters) -Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series against the British & Irish Lions on Sunday. Captain Harry...
Avoiding embarrassing defeat: Last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji
RTL Today
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat ahead of their three-Test series with British and Irish Lions. In their lone game before facing Andy Farrell's...
Tragic connection brings British and Irish Lions to Maitland gravesite
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
The British and Irish Lions have gathered in Maitland to pay tribute to the inaugural Lions team captain who drowned in the Hunter Valley. Members of the Lions touring party gathered to lay wreaths at the grave of Robert Seddon, who died at...
Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji but lose Lolesio to injury
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
(Corrects headline, paragraph 1 to say 'injury', not 'concussion') NEWCASTLE, Australia :Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series...
YOUR FIJI, YOUR VOICE | ‘Coalition solid’ PM dismisses no-confidence fears
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed concerns that his Government’s 2025– 2026 National Budget could trigger a vote of no confidence, despite serious allegations levelled against a Cabinet minister in the recent Commission of Inquiry...
Last-gasp try saves 'massively relieved' Australia against Fiji
RTL Today
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was "massively relieved" after skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday, avoiding an embarrassing defeat ahead of the British and Irish Lions series. In their lone game...
Rugby: Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji, but lose Lolesio to concussion
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
Australia’s captain Harry Wilson scores the winning try against Fiji in Newcastle. 6 July, 2025. Photo: AFP Australia lost starting first five-eighth Noah Lolesio to concussion as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their...
Love Island USA's Austin Shepard hits back at 'crazy' racism allegations
The Mirror US
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July 6, 2025
Just days after a racism scandal broke out involving Cierra Ortega, another Love Island USA star Austin Shepard has clapped back at similar accusations and branded them as "crazy". Austin was eliminated from Love Island USA season 7 during the...
NATIONAL DIALOGUE | Fostering social cohesion in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
A prominent academic has called for a thoughtful, forward-looking approach to developing a national framework for social cohesion in Fiji, cautioning against rushing into legislation without first strengthening existing laws and systems. Associate...
Anthony Albanese hosts Fijian prime minister at Wallabies test in Newcastle
The West Australian
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July 6, 2025
Anthony Albanese focused on diplomacy at home on Sunday, hosting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Newcastle for a Wallabies Test match against Fiji. Australia edged out Fiji 21-18 in front of a lively crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium....
Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await
The Guardian
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July 6, 2025
The Wallabies have got their 2025 season off to a victorious start and struck a crucial blow in the quest to win the 2027 World Cup at home with a tense 21-18 triumph over Fiji in Newcastle. The 79th minute shading of their fierce south Pacific...
Wallabies steal dramatic victory over Fiji with late try
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
Captain Harry Wilson has scored in the dying seconds as the Wallabies beat Fiji 21-18 in a thrilling encounter in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. In their only hit-out before the British and Irish Lions series, the Wallabies led 14-0 early thanks...
DISCOVERING FIJI | The 2 chiefly siblings of ancient Navitilevu
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
If you stand on top of Nanukuloa in Ra and face the famous Navitilevu Bay, you will notice Navuniivi Villageperched on a hillside directly opposite you. But before Navuniivi, the traditional seat of Tui Navitilevu, on your right you will notice a...
Harry Wilson’s late try saves Australia in a 21-18 win over Fiji
Lethbridge Herald
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July 6, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 6, 2025. NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — 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...