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Walters confirmed as Kangaroos coach for Ashes series
Brisbane Times
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July 22, 2025
Skinner was officially appointed as Jillaroos head coach in February ahead of their historic Las Vegas match – taking over from long-time coach Brad Donald. She will continue to lead the Australian women’s team for the Pacific Championships later...
PM says wreck of Manawanui will remain where it sank
Talanei
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July 7, 2025
Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says that the wreck of the Royal New Zealand Navy survey ship HMNZS Manawanui can remain where it has sunk after she acknowledged that the vessel has become part of the surrounding marine environment....
Wins and worries
Islands Business
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July 20, 2025
THE Solomon Islands national women’s team defeated a much-fancied Papua New Guinea(PNG), 3 – 2, in Suva to win their first OFC Women’s Nations Cup on Saturday. PNG went into the final undefeated. The Solomons made their first grand final...
The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025: vote for your favourite holiday companies and destinations to win £118,150 worth of prizes
The Times
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It’s no exaggeration to say Brits are obsessed with travel. In 2023, we made more than 86 million trips overseas, according to the Office for National Statistics — bouncing between city breaks, beach holidays to ever-more exotic destinations and...
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne
The Irish Times
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Confirmation that Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ Second Test against the Wallabies in the Melbourne Cricket Ground next Saturday has been underlined by the tourists’ decision to call up the Scotland and Glasgow Warriors...
Gregor Brown called up to Lions tour over concerns of the fitness of lock Joe McCarthy
Medicine Hat News
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July 20, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 20, 2025. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Scotland second rower Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia because of concerns over the fitness of lock Joe McCarthy. Brown was to join...
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...
Scotland’s Gregor Brown called up by Lions as cover for Joe McCarthy
Express & Star
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July 20, 2025
Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia amid concerns over the fitness of Joe McCarthy. Brown joins Andy Farrell’s squad in Melbourne on Sunday to provide cover for Tuesday’s final...
Call for Pacific unity –
The Fiji Times
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July 20, 2025
REGIONAL economic integration is no longer an abstract goal for Pacific countries but the most viable pathway to resilience, said Secretary General for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Baron Waqa as he issued a stern reminder to Pacific trade...
Rugby-Farrell calls up fourth Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
The Malaysian Star
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July 20, 2025
BRISBANE (Reuters) -British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia. Irish...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down Fall Guy
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Fall Guy Constructor: Zachary Edward-Brown Editor: Amie Walker What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle ADAMA NDIAYE (26D: Senegalese fashion designer who created...
Farrell calls up fourth Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
Channel News Asia
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July 20, 2025
BRISBANE :British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia. Irish lock...
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...
Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 20, 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...
Fiji Warriors continue winning ways at World Rugby Pacific Challenge
Pacific News Service
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With one round left to play, Fiji Warriors head the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023 table with a perfect record of 10 points and are all but certain of a 10th competition title. Having opened their campaign with a 72-15 win over reigning...
Handing Townsend a new deal would be a risky move
The Times
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So here we are again, trying to make sense of yet another middle of the road campaign from Scotland; attempting to establish whether this side really are still moving forward. With as many as ten front-liners unavailable due to a combination of...
What’s new in Central Otago, New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald
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July 19, 2025
You can even cycle around the track before the park opens with the Power Hour by Trail Journeys. At the end of last year, the team added to the fun with a new 18-hole mini-golf course. It’s a fabulously eclectic mix of famous pop culture cars –...
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...
Fijiana XVs fall short in hard-fought 31–24 loss to the USA
Fijivillage
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The Vodafone Fijiana XVs put up a strong fight but lost 31–24 to the USA in their one-off test match this morning. The USA led 26–14 at halftime through four tries and three conversions while Fiji responded with two converted tries. Fiji fought...
Owen Farrell Leads Lions For First Time vs First Nations & Pasifika XV
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
The Springboks pummeled Georgia in Nelspruit for their fourth win of the summer and third official test win. South Africa took a dominant win over the Lelos, with a final score of 55-10. After bulldozing through Barbarians and Italy, the Boks...