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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...
Key figure standing down in PNG’s league team bid is a welcome move
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 18, 2025
The chairman of the successful bid for Papua New Guinea’s new rugby league franchise faces corruption concerns because of evidence linking his company to suspect dealings, and this is a sign of the broader problems likely to confront Australia’s...
Key figure standing down in PNG’s league team bid is a welcome move
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 18, 2025
The chairman of the successful bid for Papua New Guinea’s new rugby league franchise faces corruption concerns because of evidence linking his company to suspect dealings, and this is a sign of the broader problems likely to confront Australia’s...
Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking
The Press
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Townsend has stressed the importance of the fixture as well as the upcoming clash with Samoa as Scotland look to lock in a top-six ranking ahead of the draw for the 2027 World Cup in Australia in December. Currently ranked seventh, his side want...
You cannot preach ethics while telling lies
Samoa Observer
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Last week, an envelope arrived at the Samoa Observer — an ordinary event in a daily newsroom. It came from lawyer Brenda Heather-Latu, acting on behalf of her client, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Auapa’au Mulipola Aloitafua. The letter was in...
Young wāhine leading change: Driving better outcomes for hapori
Te Ao Maori News
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July 18, 2025
Aspiring Community-Based Advocate Aria (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongomaiwahine, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) is a proud wahine Māori and emerging researcher, currently completing a conjoint Law and Science degree at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria...
CCCS still mum on NZ church fine
Samoa Observer
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The Congregational Christian Church Samoa (CCCS) has made no further comments about a $100,000 fine against one of its churches in Māngere, New Zealand. The church was fined for the lack of proper planning and legal compliance when undertaking...
Protect the public, fine dodgy retailers
Samoa Observer
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A slap on the wrist is not enough when it comes to taking action against retailers who are unscrupulous and deceitful in raising the prices of goods when they should not. And all of this for a few extra tala. The people in this country are...
Excellent Live Music This Weekend in the NYC Area
The Aquarian Weekly - New Jersey
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July 18, 2025
Everynight Charley recommends the following 60+ concerts in the New York City area this weekend. Consult the web site or social media of the venue for more information about a show, including location and directions, parking, ticket availability,...
Lions' rule blocks Pete Samu from representing Pasifika
Talking Rugby Union
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Australia head coach Joe Schmidt ©Steve Haag Australia international Pete Samu has been ruled ineligible to play for the Pasifika XV against the British and Irish Lions due to tour regulations requiring players to have featured in the 2025 Super...
Obituary: A teacher, a mentor and leader
Otago Daily Times
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July 18, 2025
Beyond all the medals and awards, lay a steely and quiet (mostly quiet) determination, a focus, a stubborn perseverance — all borne out of obstacles, stereotypes, and cultural and societal expectations. When Ali’itasi Pepe (Tasi) Lemalu (nee Nanai...
OPINION : The Weight of Words
Newsline Samoa
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July 9, 2025
The reported arrest and charging of an overseas based blogger for making serious allegations and threats against public officials is further proof that misinformation and disinformation has become a national security issue for Samoa. Not long ago...
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...
FAST false claims caught out
Samoa Observer
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Two Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) politicians have been caught lying as they made false claims that the Samoa Observer had apologised to the former Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Auapa'au Aloitafua Mulipola, for questioning the...
This is the last Lions tour to Australia – at least that’s how it feels
The i paper
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July 18, 2025
BRISBANE — Where next for the British & Irish Lions? The current tour to Australia has been undermined by complaints from the touring side over the strength of the opposition, and there is persistent talk of alternative venues in the future,...
Chief Justice Warns Media of Spins & Misinformation in the up-coming election
Talamua
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July 9, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 10 July 2025– His Honor the Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese has warned the media to be aware of “spins and misinformation” in the upcoming general election. His Honour was one of the guest speakers on the second...
PSA Hopes To Spark Revival With New House
Newsline Samoa
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July 17, 2025
PSA Members Meeting at Tu’utu’uile Loloto Hall, Mulivai – FILE PHOTO The new PSA House and Headquarter, is to officially open later this afternoon, Friday 18 July 2025, at Fugalei. The association of public servants in a statement, declares the :...
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...
New Web Series Sheds Light on Humboldt’s Historic Beacons
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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July 17, 2025
Press release from Humboldt Axe: This is the trailer to the new Web Series: Humboldt’s Historic Lighthouses. This five-part series will explore the history of all 5 of Humboldt’s Lighthouses. Episodes will be release in historical order. As part...
Can All Blacks, Springboks, Los Pumas Finish July Strong? | What To Watch
FloRugby - Texas
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July 17, 2025
FloRugby is the playing the Classics during this week's rugby streaming offering. Like literally. FloRugby has the All Black Classic streaming live to kickoff a massive weekend of international rugby. The All Blacks Classics will play the Pasifika...