Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks

Fiji Link concludes weight review to enhance ATR flight safety

Fiji Link states it has concluded a review of passenger and carry-on baggage weights on ATR aircrafts recently. Fiji Link said the safety of its guests and crew is our highest priority. “To ensure safe and efficient operations on our domestic...

Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji

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

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...

Australia v Fiji: Five takeaways as Harry Wilson saves Wallabies’ blushes but Joe Schmidt dealt a hammer blow before B&I Lions

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...

Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji in Lions warm-up test

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

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

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...

Fiji Deaf rugby are Pacific champs

The Fiji men’s and women’s Deaf rugby teams dominated the Pacific Rim Deaf Rugby 7s tournament in Australia over the weekend. Our national men’s side stormed through the tournament unbeaten and capped off the perfect run with the 2025 title. Fiji...

Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji but lose Lolesio to injury

(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

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

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

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

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 eyes $386M ADB deal for oceans and water projects

Fiji Government is in discussion with the Asian Development Bank to secure a $386.3 million finance package to facilitate the Fiji – Healthy Oceans and Water Supply Improvement Project (HOWSIP). This is stated in the Economic and Fiscal Update...

Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await

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

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

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

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...

Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji but lose Lolesio to concussion

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...