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Samoa boxing team bag 18 medals
Samoa Observer
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The national youth boxing team returned to Samoa with 18 medals from the Oceania tournament held in Fiji last week. The haul includes 13 medals and five silver medals. The campaign was described by Independent Boxing Samoa Inc. as successful....
British & Irish Lions vs Reds: TV info and kick off time as starting XV named and Scotland star gets call up
Edinburgh Evening News
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June 30, 2025
The British and Irish Lions are currently preparing for their second tour match in Australia. After kicking off their preparations for their three-test series against Australia with a 24-28 defeat against Argentina last weekend, Andy Farrell’s men...
Top Samoan fashion brand opens retail store in Auckland
The Country
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It was the fulfilment of a long-held dream for the company, which decades ago aspired to be the Smith & Caughey’s of Samoa, according to chief executive Alexander Vaai. “We even tried to follow some of their practices, like their Christmas window...
Wrestling Duo secure 2 Gold Medals for Samoa
Samoa Global News
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June 30, 2025
The wrestling duo of Etitoa Tamati and Shane Palemia have both earned gold medals for Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Etitoa Tamatu earned his Gold medal in the Men’s 97kg Wrestling Freestyle while Shane Palemia earned his Gold medal in...
From the Heart of Samoa to the Deep South: Taula launches Partnership with Marist Otago Golf Club
Samoa Global News
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June 29, 2025
Source: Marist Otago Golf Club. Taula Beverages has reached the deep south of Aotearoa with a partnership launched this past weekend with Martist Otago Golf Club. Taula featured last Friday at the Gladfield Golf Course as club members braved the...
WATER SPORTS KICKS THINGS OFF IN DAY 1
GSPN
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June 30, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – Guam’s swimming and va’a teams kicked off the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to an exciting start in Palau. Wearing Guam’s flag with honor, these athletes competed with focus and strength while also making memories that...
Marist Saints to fly Samoa’s flag at Heilala 9s
Samoa Observer
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Excitement is building as the Marist Saints prepare to depart for Tonga on Monday to compete in the highly anticipated Heilala International 9-a-side Rugby League Tournament, scheduled to kick off next Friday as part of the vibrant Heilala...
13 Gold and 5 Silver Medals for Samoa’s Junior Boxers at 2025 Tri Nations Tournament
Samoa Global News
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June 29, 2025
Samoa’s junior boxers have come away from the 2025 Tri Nations Tournament in Suva with 13 Gold and 5 Silver medals. Team Samoa comprised of 12 talented young boxers selected through a local school tournament, run by the Independent Boxing Samoa...
Heilala 9s rugby league comp to start, Marist Samoa joining
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 29, 2025
Sixteen men’s teams will battle in Nuku’alofa as Tonga hosts the Heilala 9s tournament from 3–5 July. The Tonga Rugby League has confirmed the full lineup for the highly anticipated Heilala 9s tournament, ready to kick off at Teufaiva Stadium this...
Roman Reigns As Akuma In Street Fighter? How WWE's Star Is Taking Over Cinema
Zee News
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WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, known worldwide as the "Tribal Chief," has slowly but surely made his way into Hollywood. While he's best known for dominating the wrestling ring, Reigns is now turning heads with his on-screen presence in films. With a...
What time and on what TV channel is the Barbarians v Springboks on today?
Irish Mirror
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June 28, 2025
Peter O'Mahony and Cian Healy will play for the celebrated Barbarians in an unusually high-quality fixture against South Africa. It is a particularly impressive honour for O'Mahony who has been selected to captain what might be the highest profile...
Cool Music for a Hot Summer Weekend in NYC
The Aquarian Weekly - New Jersey
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June 27, 2025
Everynight Charley recommends the following upcoming concerts in the New York City area this month. Consult the web site or social media of the venue for more information about a show, including location and directions, parking, ticket...
Tonight's rugby news as big new Welsh rugby signing to face Lions as new player flies in
Wales Online
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June 30, 2025
Your evening rugby headlines on Monday, June 30. Welsh rugby signing to face Lions New Welsh rugby signing Ryan Smith is set to line up against the Lions on Wednesday. The lock has agreed a deal to join Ospreys next season, but has been named...
PACIFICAUS SPORTS INVITATIONAL A SYMBOL OF UNITY
PNG Haus Bung
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June 27, 2025
Papua New Guinea Lewas captain Brenda Tau has described the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational as a celebration of unity, culture, and the empowerment of women through sport across the Pacific. Tau extended heartfelt gratitude to the...
Utah honra a Arthur Ah Loo, quien deja un vacío tan grande como su presencia
KUER - Utah
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June 30, 2025
You can find an English-language version of the story here. — La celebración de la vida de Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo, de 39 años, fue un mar de color vibrante y emoción. El gran salón del Salt Palace se llenó con cientos de familiares, amistades...
New Body Of Work By Yuki Kihara At Gus Fisher And Gow Langsford Galleries
Scoop
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“After personally witnessing the devastating impacts of cyclones in Sāmoa, I was compelled to create works that not only allude to our resilience living in the Pacific Islands but also inspire conversations about global warming as a clarion call...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...
Miss Samoa USA is getting ready to pass the torch
FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah
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June 25, 2025
We met Miss Samoa USA, Josephina Lealaitafea, in the summer of 2024, shortly after she was crowned. Now, after serving in the role for almost a year, she's getting ready to pass the torch. Josephina was crowned on August 1, 2024 after a 15-year...
Our ultimate Rugby World Cup team: 30 years and four championships in the making
IOL
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Thirty years ago, South Africa won their first Rugby World Cup when Springbok captain Francois Pienaar lifted the William Web Ellis Cup – Nelson Mandela standing beside him in triumph. The 95 victory is arguably the most significant of the four...
Serevi hails successful RUGBY PREMIER LEAGUE
The Fiji Times
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July 1, 2025
The inaugural India Rugby Premier League was deemed a success after six teams battled it out in Mumbai over a span of two weeks in a tournament that is envisioned to redefine the future of sevens rugby. Six teams including Bengaluru Bravehearts,...