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Caslick debuts but Stewart injured as Wallaroos win big

Caslick debuts but Stewart injured as Wallaroos win big

The Wallaroos have scored seven tries to one to power their way to a 43-7 win over Fijiana and claim the inaugural Vuvale Bowl trophy.

Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua

Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua

Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua

Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua

The bottom-placed Fijian Drua have scored a last-minute try to upset the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a roller-coaster Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva.

Sevens star Caslick ready for a new career highlight

Sevens star Caslick ready for a new career highlight

Sevens star Caslick ready for a new career highlight

Sevens star Caslick ready for a new career highlight

Former Olympic gold medallist and world sevens player of the year Charlotte Caslick is hugely excited about making her Wallaroos debut against Fiji in Suva.

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Sevens above! Caslick named to make Wallaroos debut

Sevens above! Caslick named to make Wallaroos debut

Former rugby sevens world player of the year Charlotte Caslick is one of six newcomers in line to make their Wallaroos debut against Fijiana on Saturday.

Wallaroos' big selection call as Caslick settles in

Wallaroos' big selection call as Caslick settles in

Wallaroos veteran Emily Chancellor has offered rave reviews of sevens star Charlotte Caslick's first days in camp ahead of a potential Test debut in Fiji.

Drua dig deep to keep the Waratahs winless away in 2025

Drua dig deep to keep the Waratahs winless away in 2025

The NSW Waratahs have lost to the Fijian Drua to extend their Super Rugby Pacific losing run away from home to nine matches, their worst streak since 1997.

The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.

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Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake

Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake

Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake

Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia - world ranking No.152 - have defeated Tahiti and will face regional heavyweights New Zealand for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby's Drua fiasco

Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby's Drua fiasco

Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby's Drua fiasco

Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby's Drua fiasco

Dual international and proud Fijian Australian Lote Tuqiri has lashed Super Rugby Pacific officials for their treatment of the travelling Fijian Drua.

Oceania Pro League takes shape with 24 applicants

Oceania Pro League takes shape with 24 applicants

Oceania Pro League takes shape with 24 applicants

Oceania Pro League takes shape with 24 applicants

Four Australian football clubs are currently among two dozen chasing slots in the inaugural FIFA-backed Pacific-wide OFC Professional League.

NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability

NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability

NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability

NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability

New Zealand's High Court has cleared the three owners of offshore volcano Whakaari for liability for deaths and harm from a 2019 eruption.

China has agreed to consider concerns about drills: NZ

China has agreed to consider concerns about drills: NZ

China has agreed to consider concerns about drills: NZ

China has agreed to consider concerns about drills: NZ

New Zealand's foreign minister says he has raised concerns over China's live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders.

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Coach Glen Jackson is promising another spirited performance from his Fijian Drua against the Waratahs despite a gruelling Super Rugby Pacific travel schedule.

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China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact

China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.

Reimer delivers as Brumbies bag rare win in Fiji

Brumbies flanker Luke Reimer scored two second-half tries to help the Canberra side nail a 36-32 SRP victory in Fiji - the first Australian team to do so.

Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

An Australian soccer team could be competing against sides from PNG, Fiji and Tahiti in a new FIFA-backed Pacific league within months.

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

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Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Vanuatu has just one female MP and seven women candidates among the 217 running for office in this month's snap election.

Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

Vanuatu is set for its fifth prime minister in just over two years, as voting gets underway in the Pacific nation's snap election on Thursday.

Vanuatu in Australian aid request in earthquake rebuild

Port Vila's CBD and city waterfront remains off-limits a month after a deadly earthquake, prompting frustration and anger from business owners.

Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job

The fun and colour of Vanuatu's campaign trail is over, leaving this week's vote and then coalition negotiations to form the next government in Port Vila.

Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election

Vanuatu's varied parties and political leaders have different views on foreign policy and whether to ratify a stalled Australian security pact.

Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the new year

Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions.

Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt

More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield.

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