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Who’s hot and who’s not: ‘Vindicated’ Andy Farrell, England ‘expectation’ and ‘moaning’ Fabien Galthie
Planet Rugby
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July 21, 2025
It’s time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons after the weekend. THEY’RE ON FIRE! Andy Farrell: The British and Irish Lions boss has played with fire in recent weeks,...
Analysis: Rugby's NPC — an irrelevance or cherished institution?
1News
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1News rugby experts Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry on an evocative domestic competition that once reigned supreme and can still surprise. PM: Scotty, the NPC starts tonight. Once a competition that was the envy of the rugby world, it has...
The word they dare not print
Daily Trust
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It is not because the media lacks the courage to print the obvious word that describes Tinubu’s government, but it is because caution has become necessary. People have to watch their backs, and rightly so—speaking bluntly now comes at a price....
World News | Here's What to Know About Tsunami Warnings Fading After One of Largest Earthquakes Ever Recorded
Latestly
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July 31, 2025
Honolulu, Jul 31 (AP) One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barrelling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand. The danger had largely passed more than...
OPINION : Help ease the suffering first
Newsline Samoa
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July 27, 2025
Voluntary Liquidation – Sierra Invetment LtdJuly 23, 2025SIERRA INVESTMENT LIMITED Notice is given that the above company incorporated under the Samoa International Companies Act 1988 is in voluntary liquidation. Any creditor claims against this...
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to Tonga as part of Kingston Calling 2026 festival tour
Kaniva Tonga
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July 31, 2025
Legendary reggae band UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is set to make a triumphant return to the Pacific, with Tonga included in the highly anticipated Kingston Calling 2026 summer festival tour. The iconic reggae band UB40 previously graced the stage...
Tongan entrepreneur revives tradition, aims to support local women with mat business
Pacific Media Network
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A Tongan businesswoman has embarked on a journey to weave tradition into her mat business, inspired by a conversation with her father. Haitelenisia Whare is the founder of Weaved Mats, a company that imports traditional woven mats from Asia, with...
‘Picked up the phone’: Kevvie’s plan to keep trio as new Aussie coach weighs into eligibility debate
Fox Sports
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New Australian coach Kevvie Walters has revealed his plans to try and keep a trio of stars in the Kangaroos jersey for the 2025 Ashes Tour amid potential defections to Samoa. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every...
Player of the tournament eyes national honours
Samoa Observer
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Twenty-five-year-old, Faafouina Loau, from Faleula had a lot to celebrate during the weekend. Not only did his team win the Vailima World Sevens series after defeating Malie Sharks, 22-5, he was also named the Most Valuable Player of the...
SIN vs SMO Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy T20I 2025, Match 2
CricketAddictor
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July 18, 2025
The Singapore National Cricket Ground will witness Singapore competing with Samoa in the second match. This Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy T20I 2025 game is scheduled for July 18th at 11:30 AM IST. Get the best SIN vs SMO Dream11 prediction,...
Today's rugby news as Lions call up another player over night and England match halted
Wales Online
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July 20, 2025
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Sunday, July 20. Lions call up another player ahead of final warm-up The British and Irish Lions have called up Scotland and Glasgow second-row Gregor Brown as cover ahead of their final midweek game. The...
Newcastle Falcons Takeover: Latest Developments on Proposed Deal
Ruck
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July 30, 2025
Newcastle Falcons are set to be rebranded as Newcastle Red Bulls under a pending takeover by energy‑drink giant Red Bull, The Times reports today. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. The...
RSIPF band shines at Pacific Police show
Solomon Star
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July 28, 2025
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Band proudly represented the nation at the inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo last week in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The band joining more than 100 police officers from across the Pacific in a...
Pacific Islander Heritage Month activities launch with kickoff event at West High
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Pacific Islander community will be the focus of numerous events through August as part of Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Heritage month activities in August are unique to Utah and stem from Gov. Gary Herbert's 2012...
Two controversial British and Irish Lions call-ups start for Scotland before reporting for duty in Australia
Planet Rugby
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July 16, 2025
Gregor Townsend has retained Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman, two of their three British and Irish Lions tour cover call-ups, in his starting XV as Scotland look to pick up the pieces against Samoa following last weekend’s tour loss to Fiji. The...
Legal Analysis of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Obligations
Islands Business
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July 28, 2025
LESS than a month from the opening of the 2025 Rugby World Cup, Fiji and Samoa will represent the Pacific in the grandest occasion of international women’s rugby. Fron August 22 to September 27, rugby eyes will be on the World Cup hosted by...
George 'Fiji' Veikoso: The iconic voice that united the Pacific
RNZ
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July 27, 2025
George "Fiji" Veikoso was one of the Pacific's most beloved musical voices. Photo: Facebook / Homecoming Music Festival "I knew that it was that time" Those were the quiet words of Dave Stevens, one of George 'Fiji' Veikoso's closest companions....
World Rugby rankings: All Blacks can end three-and-a-half year drought as Springboks’ top spot under threat
Planet Rugby
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July 18, 2025
New Zealand could surpass South Africa at the summit of the World Rugby rankings this weekend, in the event of history being made. The Springboks host Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday, and in the event that Lelos avoid defeat, the All Blacks could...
Mid-year internationals Team Tracker: Georgia fully stocked for ‘daunting’ Springboks while England back youth against USA
Planet Rugby
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July 18, 2025
Check out the teams ahead of the third weekend of the mid-year international action, which is headlined by Australia’s first Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. Meanwhile, in other action, Georgia face a daunting task against the...
Russia rocked by one of the most powerful earthquakes of the century, sending tsunami warning across Pacific
Fortune
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One of this century’s most powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia and generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast and as far south as New Zealand....