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Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 20, 2025
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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...
Samoan government says sunken Manawanui wreck will stay where it is
1News
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Samoa's Prime Minister says the wreck of the HMNZS Manawauni vessel can stay exactly where it sank after being presented with options regarding the vessel's future. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship ran aground with 75 people on board whilst...
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...
SNPF wants freehold land guarantee for car loans
Samoa Observer
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Samoa National Provident Fund has brought in changes to their vehicle loan policy to ensure that contributors can repay the loan. The changes include a guarantee of freehold land. SNPF chief executive officer Lemalu Selesitina Reti said up to 75...
Townsend rues indiscipline as Scotland suffer costly tour defeat against Fiji
Daily Mail
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July 12, 2025
Scotland failed to land world rankings points as they look to claim a top seeding berth ahead of the World Cup draw Townsend's men take on Samoa in Auckland next Friday By GRAEME MACPHERSON Published: 06:46 EDT, 12 July 2025 | Updated: 09:35 EDT,...
South Africa Springboks Vs. Georgia Score, Live Updates, Lineups
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
After beating Italy in two straight matches, the Springboks welcome Georgia to Nelspruit for SA's final summer test. The biggest news out of the Boks camp is that Siya Kolisi will return for this test, a good sign ahead of a packed Rugby...
How China’s growing cyber-hacking capabilities have raised alarm around the world
The Straits Times
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July 19, 2025
BEIJING - In October 2024, the US authorities said that a China-linked cyber group called Salt Typhoon was targeting critical American infrastructure, including major telecommunications operators. The aim was to obtain private communications of...
Solomon win historic Nations Cup title
Football in Oceania
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July 19, 2025
The Solomon Islands have won their first ever OFC Women’s Nations Cup title, in their first ever final. Papua New Guinea – Solomon Islands 2-3 (after extra time) Papua New Guinea were the favourites going in to the final. They were defending...
Mapped: Average Penis Length by Country
Visual Capitalist
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July 19, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Average Penis Length by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts...
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...
Faalauiloa le Anavatau a le FAST i Savaii
Samoa Global News
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July 12, 2025
O le aso na faalauiloa ai le anavatau a le vaega faaupufai a le Faatuatua i Le Atua Samoa ua Tasi – FAST Party. O le Poloketi Miliona o le a siitia atu i le $2 miliona mo itumalo uma. O le a tuu faatasi Sui o Nuu ma Sui Tamaitai o Nuu e avea ma se...
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...
Sixteen ordained as reverends at Piula
Samoa Observer
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Piula Theological College marked a significant milestone last Saturday with the graduation and ordination of 16 students from its fourth-year cohort. The event, a culmination of four years of rigorous theological study and spiritual formation, was...
New Zealand All Blacks vs. France Rugby Live Score Updates & Highlights
FloRugby - Texas
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July 19, 2025
The All Blacks host France Rugby in the final match of their three-Test series on Saturday, July 19, at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:05 am ET, with streaming available on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Coverage of...
King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts
Fox News
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Royal photographer Chris Jackson is revealing the stories behind some of his most iconic images in a new book titled "Charles III: A King and His Queen." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After more than 100 years, King Charles is...