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‘No confidence, no expectation’ — Wallabies edge Fiji but Schmidt sounds alarm
The Times
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Joe Schmidt said he is not confident in the run-up to the British & Irish Lions series and does not believe the Australian public will expect they can win after his Wallabies side scraped a sloppy victory over Fiji in Newcastle. Australia let a...
Fiji’s PM Sitiveni Rabuka says China’s military bases are ‘not welcome’ in the Pacific
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 3, 2025
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has delivered a blow to China’s security ambitions in the Pacific, declaring his country would “not welcome” any Chinese military bases in the region. But Rabuka has also stressed he doesn’t believe that China...
Wallabies strike late to edge out Fiji in British & Irish Lions warm-up Test
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE – Australia lost starting fly-half Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try on July 6 to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the Test Series against the British & Irish Lions. Captain Harry Wilson crossed a...
Rugby-Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia (Reuters) -Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia's last-gasp win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson...
Joe Schmidt makes worrying Australia admission after narrow win over Fiji
Irish Mirror
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July 6, 2025
Joe Schmidt has acknowledged that Australia's narrow 21-18 win over Fiji will likely reinforce the British and Irish Lions as the favourites for the upcoming Test series. The Wallabies narrowly evaded an embarrassing defeat thanks to Harry Wilson,...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 4: Fiji Flex Their Muscle
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Fiji dominated the competition at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Both the women’s and the men’s competition saw heightened levels of energy and physicality out of the break, which played to the...
Australia secure controversial late win over Fiji with disputed try
The Irish Times
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Australia 21 Fiji 18 Following on from the Lions’ clunky win over the Waratahs on Saturday, the Wallabies played a proverbial get-out-of-jail card against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday to complete a win that was ultimately fortunate, controversial,...
Noah Lolesio hurt as last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji in only Lions warm-up
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 6, 2025
Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 in a performance that suggests the British and Irish Lions have little to fear heading into their Test series. It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the...
Team Fiji holds third place
FBC News
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July 6, 2025
Fiji’s athletics team added more medals on day two of the Pacific Mini Games. Sera Nasilivata won bronze in the women’s 100m with a time of 12.20 seconds. Waisake Tewa also earned bronze in the men’s 100m final. Seventeen-year-old Adi Ceva...
Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia's last-gasp win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson scored the...
Wallabies struggle past Fiji as first Lions Test looms
RTE Ireland
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July 6, 2025
Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 in a performance that suggests the British and Irish Lions have little to fear heading into their Test series. It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the...
Fiji looks to soften up Wallabies before Lions series
Japan Times
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July 2, 2025
Melbourne – All but forgotten in the hype of a British and Irish Lions tour, Fiji has gathered in a rain-soaked corner of eastern Australia to plot a confidence-killing defeat of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Fiji's Australian coach Mick Byrne has...
Fiji's Prime Minister calls for treaty-level pact with Australia amid China concerns
Pacific Media Network
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Sitiveni Rabuka says he's interested in elevating Fiji's relationship with Australia to a treaty-level partnership, suggesting Fijians could serve in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Addressing the National Press Club in Canberra this week, the...
Australia v Fiji: Five takeaways as Harry Wilson saves Wallabies’ blushes but Joe Schmidt dealt a hammer blow before B&I Lions
Planet Rugby
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July 6, 2025
Following the Wallabies’ narrow 21-18 victory over Fiji in Newcastle, here are our five takeaways from Australia’s only game before the British and Irish Lions Test Series. Top line The Wallabies were put to task by a fantastic Fijian outfit...
PM leads charm offensive as Wallabies clash with Fiji
9News
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July 6, 2025
They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family, but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region. With China's influence growing, Australia is pushing back, turning Wallabies into ambassadors....
Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji in Lions warm-up test
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia - Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series against the British & Irish Lions on Sunday. Captain Harry...
Wallabies edge Fiji in last-minute thriller
SA Rugby magazine
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 on Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat. Australia coach Joe Schmidt and his coaching staff will be scratching their heads looking for answers ahead of...
Rugby-Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji in Lions warm-up test
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia (Reuters) -Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series against the British & Irish Lions on Sunday. Captain Harry...
Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji but lose Lolesio to injury
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
(Corrects headline, paragraph 1 to say 'injury', not 'concussion') NEWCASTLE, Australia :Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series...
Rugby: Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji, but lose Lolesio to concussion
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
Australia’s captain Harry Wilson scores the winning try against Fiji in Newcastle. 6 July, 2025. Photo: AFP Australia lost starting first five-eighth Noah Lolesio to concussion as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their...