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Pacific Police Band Tattoo set to begin
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 19, 2025
THE Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary will begin a series of events such as the Pacific Police Band Tattoo to commemorate the country’s Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary next week. The opening of these series of events will be at Ela Beach...
Te’o takes off: Ōtara teen paddler set to represent NZ in Brazil
Pacific Media Network
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Ōtara teen Lochlan Sa’olotoga Te’o is heading to Brazil after being selected for the Aotearoa J19 men’s waka ama team and will represent New Zealand at the Waka Ama World Distance Championships in Rio de Janeiro this August. The 13-year-old was...
Rugby League star Jack Welsby says England will ‘whitewash’ Australia in the Ashes this Autumn
The Sun
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July 17, 2025
ENGLAND back Jack Welsby has full belief in the Three Lions this Autumn - but said he will be 'nervous' ahead of the series. The Rugby League Ashes returns for the first time in 22 years, and is set to kick-off at Wembley Stadium on October 25. 5...
Scotland find a way to repel second-half Maori onslaught
The Times
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Making life difficult for themselves has become something of an art form for Scotland down the years. Escaping from tight spots has been a harder habit to acquire — but that is precisely what they did to secure victory in the opening match of...
Player Ratings: Lions Survive FNP Scare In Final Midweek Tour Match
FloRugby - Texas
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July 20, 2025
Positive takeaways are few and far between for the USA Rugby squad, as England rugby absolutely obliterated the Eagles in both teams' summer test finale. While lightning delays marred the game, England maintained focus and scored at will for most...
Ilona Maher And USA Rugby Take Center Stage In DC Before World Cup
Forbes
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Ilona Maher and the USA Women take on Fiji in a rugby doubleheader in Washington, D.C. on July 19th.Getty Images It’s a massive rugby weekend in Washington, D.C. Fresh off her ESPYS win for Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, Ilona Maher was named...
FIJI vs WALLABIES BUILD-UP | Brothers in arms
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
EVERY sibling that has ever represented Fiji in the same sport and in the same team, can attest to just how special the moment was. This was the story of brothers Jikoibau Matawalu and Akapusi Qera who donned the Flying Fijians jersey together in...
Janet leaves with a contented heart
The National
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COVER STORY Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae calls retiring general secretary a ‘walking dictionary’ of PNG Red Cross ON July 11, 2025, Janet Philemon closed her office door at the Papua New Guinea Red Cross for the last time. It marked the end of a...
USA Vs. England Rugby Score, Live Updates
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
England rugby head to the United States to take on the Eagles in each team's summer test finale. Audi Field in Washington, D.C. will play host as USA Rugby takes on an England squad coming off two strong wins against Argentina. While much of...
The key takeaway from this tour will be that Scotland lost the one match that really mattered, the one match that had real jeopardy and meaning attached to it, writes Calum Crowe
Daily Mail
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July 18, 2025
When the dust settles on Scotland’s summer tour of the Pacific, the bare facts will show that they won two of their three matches. Although Gregor Townsend will argue that two out of three ain’t bad, the reality is that this tour has been harmful...
Fired-up Mikey Lewis talks Hull KR stumble, HIAs, Australia and being a gaming star
Hull Live
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July 19, 2025
Fired-up Mikey Lewis can’t wait to return Hull KR to winning ways after his enforced absence. The reigning Man of Steel is back in action for the Super League leaders tonight. He missed last Saturday’s 28-10 loss at Leigh due to a head knock...
WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2025 Episode 18
TP+
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July 18, 2025
Tagata Pasifika | Television Series Join Marama T-Pole as she takes you through news and stories from our Pacific Community! This week, we talanoa with Malaetogia Dr Jacinta Fa’alili-Fidow about the Government’s plan to scrap the five-year...
Australia vs Lions referee: Who is first Test official Ben O’Keeffe?
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Insider's 2026 NFL Draft projections for top 10 O-Line prospects: Drew Shelton's grade, Kadyn Proctor's ceiling, and more
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
It’s the day and age of the quarterback and aerial attack in the NFL. Yet if quarterback is the most important position on the field, then protecting the passer must rank a close second, and proof of this can be found in the NFL draft. A combined...
Palau’s Yuri Hosei shines in grueling 5K Open Water Swim at Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 18, 2025
KOROR, Palau — The 2025 Pacific Mini Games concluded with the Women’s 5K Open Water Swim, one of the longest and most demanding events of the competition. Among the determined athletes pushing through fatigue and open-sea currents was Palau’s own...
New opportunities in Oceania Rugby
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
Oceania Rugby president Richard Sapias says the region is set to benefit from new international partnerships, including a potential French-backed competition to be hosted in Fiji, following a productive Annual General Meeting held yesterday at...
Martin Offiah backing Wigan Warriors man to be 'the next big superstar of the English game'
Wigan Today
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July 18, 2025
Martin Offiah is backing Wigan Warriors talent Junior Nsemba to become English rugby league’s next superstar. The 20-year-old was selected in Shaun Wane’s preparation squad for the Rugby League Ashes series against Australia, which begins in...
Postcards from The Parthenon: Parkersburg
The Parthenon - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Tucked along the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a city where industry meets charm and history lingers around every bend. Known for its Victorian architecture and Appalachian grit, Parkersburg offers...
Our pick of the best hair oils that guarantee healthy locks – for all hair types
Yours
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If your locks look (and feel) a little worse for wear, you can’t go wrong with our pick of the best hair oils. These helpful products can serve many purposes for a variety of hair types. Of course, you’ve probably seen rosemary oil go viral...
Josh’s journey from Sydney’s mean streets to the Mother Church
The Catholic Weekly
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July 18, 2025
As a young Islander growing up in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, seeking to escape the relentless cycle of poverty, gangs, and alcohol abuse, Josh Mokoroa called out for Jesus. The Australian-born Cook Islander initially found the Lord’s voice...