England suffer more injury setbacks before bid to end losing streak against Fiji IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 7
England dealt double injury blow ahead of crucial Fiji clash Cadan Murley and Beno Obano have been ruled out of the clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium The Independent UK · Jul 7
Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean? As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka. The Conversation · Jul 7
'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region. AAP · Jul 6
Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region. AAP · Jul 6
Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia. Euronews · Jul 6
China test fires missile in Pacific as alliance struck China has confirmed it fired a sea-based missile in the Pacific, just hours after Australia signed a landmark defence alliance with Fiji. AAP · Jul 6
Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific Australia and Fiji have signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific The Independent UK · Jul 6
Australia and Fiji sign surprise defence alliance amid push to limit China’s influence in the Pacific The Ocean of Peace Alliance says the nations will ‘act to meet the common danger’ in the event either country is attacked The Guardian - AU · Jul 6
'Meet common danger': Australia, Fiji seal new alliance Fiji has become Australia's newest ally under a mutual defence pact that leaves the door open to including other Pacific nations as China jostles for influence. AAP · Jul 5
Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving? The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
Steve Borthwick faces defining week as dominant Springboks condemn England to fifth straight loss South Africa 45-21 England: The double reigning world champion Springboks outclassed their visitors in their Nations Championship opener as next weekend’s match against Fiji looms large for Borthwick The Independent UK · Jul 4
Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal The prime minister has reached the first stop of his Pacific tour, receiving a warm welcome in Fiji after arriving to ink a major security deal. AAP · Jul 4
Jac Morgan double earns clinical Wales victory over Fiji in Nations Championship Jac Morgan scored twice for Wales in their 39-24 victory against Fiji in their Nations Championship opener in Cardiff The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Wales put more off-field woe to one side with morale-boosting win over Fiji Fiji 24-39 Wales: Steve Tandy’s side produced another impressive showing with Jac Morgan scoring twice in Cardiff
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Is Fiji vs Wales on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship clash Everything you need to know ahead of the Nations Championship clash
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3 North and south collide in new Nations Championship of punishing itineraries Six matches from Cardiff to Córdoba are bound to be intriguing – but player welfare is taking a back seat
AAP · Jul 3 Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia's commitment to the Pacific and regional security.
The Economic Times · Jul 1 New Zealand warns missing police certificates could lead to student, temporary visa refusals New Zealand now mandates police certificates for temporary visa applicants, including students. Applications lacking this crucial document risk immediate decline, with no requests for missing files. Exceptions exist for Fiji, Hong Kong, and Israel where certificates are sent directly. Applicants are strongly advised to secure these certificates early to prevent…
The Conversation · Jun 24 How drug demand in New Zealand and Australia is driving calls for the death penalty in Fiji Fiji is at the centre of an illicit narcotics crisis described as a national emergency, driven by an escalating demand for hard drugs in Australia and New Zealand.
FourFourTwo · Jun 23 How the USA could host the 2038 World Cup – with Fiji and New Zealand The World Cup is now so big that only a handful of nations could host it alone, leading to ever-more weird and wonderful co-hosting bids
Evening Standard · Jun 22 England rest captain Maro Itoje for summer tour as replacement revealed Steve Borthwick to bring five uncapped players for Test meetings with South Africa, Fiji and Argentina
Cinemablend · Jun 21 A Survivor Legend Tried To Bring Weed With Him During Winners At War What could have been.
AAP · Jun 20 RU:Wallaroos playmaker injured as Drua overcome Brumbies The Fijian Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, although a potential injury to Ella Ryan overshadowed the match in Fiji.
AAP · Jun 20 Force teenager shocks Reds, Drua overcome Brumbies The Fijiana Drua have cemented their position inside the Super Rugby Women's top four, while the Western Force produced a stunning comeback against Queensland.