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Wales on verge of worst year of results since 1937
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales on verge of worst year of results since 1937

The Telegraph  

Wales have been here before, with just a few games remaining in the season and staring down the possibility of going an entire calendar year without an international victory for the first time, outside of the war, since 1937. As Mark Ring recalls, the stakes were rather higher then and although Wales came through courtesy of the maverick playmaker’s right …

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The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says

Associated Press  

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable Pacific island nations, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world, highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable …

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Fiji through to Olympic semifinals after thrilling rugby sevens match against Ireland
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fiji through to Olympic semifinals after thrilling rugby sevens match against Ireland

ABC  

Fiji is on track for a third successive Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens after defeating host nation France and then Ireland in the quarterfinal overnight at the Stade de France. Then, this morning, Fiji took on a determined Ireland, which led at halftime and was up 15-7 at one point in the second half before the Pacific Islanders kicked …

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France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament
4 months, 4 weeks ago

France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s powerhouse rugby sevens team had a shaky start on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics. New Zealand 40, Japan 12 New Zealand played a physical match and scored six tries to defeat Japan in its first match of the day. New Zealand 17, South Africa 5 Thanks to two tries from Moses Leo, the All Blacks moved …

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Italy wins on its first visit to Tonga to end drought in South Pacific islands
5 months, 1 week ago

Italy wins on its first visit to Tonga to end drought in South Pacific islands

Associated Press  

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Italy finally won a rugby test in the South Pacific islands when it beat Tonga 36-14 on its first visit to Nuku’alofa on Friday. The Italians were able to move the ball wider than they did in the loss to Samoa a week ago, and their pressure and scrum earned them five tries to two against a …

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Samoa upsets Italy 33-25 in first game under new coach Schwalger
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Samoa upsets Italy 33-25 in first game under new coach Schwalger

Associated Press  

APIA, Samoa — Samoa came from 10 points down to upset Italy 33-25 in the first rugby test for new coach Mahonri Schwalger and new captain Theo McFarland at Apia Park on Friday. Italy, near to its full-strength Six Nations side and on a three-game unbeaten run, was close to its first ever win in the Pacific islands but wilted …

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England’s lucky escape can’t hide identity crisis threatening to derail World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

England’s lucky escape can’t hide identity crisis threatening to derail World Cup

The Independent  

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New Zealand takes L.A. rugby sevens crown; Australia claims World Series title
2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand takes L.A. rugby sevens crown; Australia claims World Series title

LA Times  

New Zealand players celebrate their victory over Fiji for the L.A. rugby sevens title at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday. New Zealand beat Olympic champion Fiji 28-21 in the final of the Los Angeles rugby sevens tournament Sunday immediately after Australia clinched its first World Series title, a championship decided in the penultimate match of a season that began …

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Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to visit Samoa
2 years, 5 months ago

Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to visit Samoa

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Beach huts on Upolu island, Samoa Like most visitors to Samoa, when the country lets me …

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China wanted a swift diplomatic victory in the Pacific. But the region's leaders won't be rushed
2 years, 6 months ago

China wanted a swift diplomatic victory in the Pacific. But the region's leaders won't be rushed

ABC  

Henry Puna has had a torrid time of it recently. Late on Saturday, all eyes swivelled to Suva as China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in Fiji's capital, his fourth stop on an island-hopping tour covering no fewer than eight Pacific Island countries. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks in Fiji shortly after Pacific nations walked away from a sweeping …

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