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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...
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....
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...
NATIONAL DIALOGUE | Fostering social cohesion in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
A prominent academic has called for a thoughtful, forward-looking approach to developing a national framework for social cohesion in Fiji, cautioning against rushing into legislation without first strengthening existing laws and systems. Associate...
Last-gasp try saves 'massively relieved' Australia against Fiji
RTL Today
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was "massively relieved" after skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday, avoiding an embarrassing defeat ahead of the British and Irish Lions series. In their lone game...
Avoiding embarrassing defeat: Last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji
RTL Today
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat ahead of their three-Test series with British and Irish Lions. In their lone game before facing Andy Farrell's...
Fiji Says Chinese Military Base, Missiles Not Welcome In Pacific
Zero Hedge
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The tiny South Pacific archipelago country of Fiji has come out firmly against China establishing a military base in the Pacific Islands, according to a statement of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka issued Wednesday. He emphasized that China has no...
Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await
The Guardian
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July 6, 2025
The Wallabies have got their 2025 season off to a victorious start and struck a crucial blow in the quest to win the 2027 World Cup at home with a tense 21-18 triumph over Fiji in Newcastle. The 79th minute shading of their fierce south Pacific...
Wallabies steal dramatic victory over Fiji with late try
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
Captain Harry Wilson has scored in the dying seconds as the Wallabies beat Fiji 21-18 in a thrilling encounter in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. In their only hit-out before the British and Irish Lions series, the Wallabies led 14-0 early thanks...
Harry Wilson’s late try saves Australia in a 21-18 win over Fiji
Lethbridge Herald
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July 6, 2025
By Canadian Press on July 6, 2025. NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson has salvaged a dramatic 21-18 win for Australia on Sunday in its international season-opener against Fiji. Wilson twisted and spun over from...
Wallabies steal dramatic victory over Fiji with late try
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
Captain Harry Wilson has scored in the dying seconds as the Wallabies beat Fiji 21-18 in a thrilling encounter in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. In their only hit-out before the British and Irish Lions series, the Wallabies led 14-0 early thanks...
Fiji willing to provide 5000 personnel to Australian Defence Force - Rabuka
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
An Australian Army Dog Handler from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment with Detection Dog 'Kit' during a live breaching and detection dog serial on exercise Brolga Walk at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. 23 March 2024 Photo: TPR Dana...
Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji but lose Lolesio to concussion
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia :Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to concussion 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...
Late Harry Wilson try saves Australian blushes with narrow win over Fiji ahead of Lions Tests
Irish Independent
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It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the Wallabies from the prospect of an embarrassing defeat in their only match before taking on Andy Farrell's tourists. Fiji trailed 14-0 but scored a...
Wallabies score in the final minute to defeat Fiji 21-18
Fijivillage
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The Wallabies edged out the Fiji Water Flying Fijians 21-18 with a last-minute try in a thrilling Men’s International Series clash this afternoon in Newcastle. The Wallabies led 14-5 at halftime. The Wallabies opened the score board on the 8th...
‘There’s not real confidence’: Schmidt admits Wallaby worries after Fiji scare
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 6, 2025
“As I said, we’re just going to have to build that quiet resolve that inch by inch we can work our way toward that.” In another question about whether he had confidence the Wallabies could beat the Lions, Schmidt said: “I’m not a really confident...
Wallabies steal dramatic victory over Fiji with late try
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 6, 2025
Captain Harry Wilson has scored in the dying seconds as the Wallabies beat Fiji 21-18 in a thrilling encounter in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. In their only hit-out before the British and Irish Lions series, the Wallabies led 14-0 early thanks...
PM’s move to supercharge Fiji’s Police Force
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
[Source: Fiji Government/ Facebook] Fiji is stepping up efforts to strengthen its policing capabilities through regional cooperation. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his team visited the Pinkenba Hub in Brisbane, an advanced Australian Federal...
Wilson saves Wallabies in close win over Fiji
RNZ
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies captain David Wilson and his Flying Fijians counterpart Tevita Ikanivere with the Vuvale Trophy before the test match in Newcastle on Sunday, 6 July 2025. Photo: Supplied / Fiji Rugby Union Wallabies skipper David Wilson planted the ball...