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Players competing at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026 will unite on Tuesday in support of clean sport by taking part in Keep Rugby Clean Day, reinforcing World Rugby’s commitment to fair play and anti-doping awareness. Ahead of the final round of pool matches in Tbilisi and Kutaisi, players from all participating teams will wear special t-shirts during their warm-ups to demonstrate their collective support for playing the game free from doping. The initiative is part of Keep Rugby Clean, World Rugby’s anti-doping education and awareness programme, which focuses on educating players about their responsibilities, highlighting the risks associated with…

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Seaweed farming is creating new income opportunities for communities in Tailevu as the Ministry of Fisheries continues to expand community-based aquaculture programmes across Fiji. A successful harvest at Natila Village saw villagers produce 578.5 kilograms of wet seaweed, demonstrating the increasing potential of seaweed farming as a reliable and sustainable livelihood. Ministry officials also recorded 167.3 kilograms of drying seaweed seedlings, a positive indicator of continued growth in local production and ongoing efforts to strengthen the sector. The latest harvest reflects the Ministry’s commitment to developing Fiji’s seaweed industry through community-driven aquaculture initiatives that support economic opportunities while encouraging sustainable…

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The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has issued a strong warning against the unauthorised filming and online sharing of videos involving elderly people and other vulnerable members of society, stressing that such actions can compromise their privacy, dignity and wellbeing. The statement follows the circulation of recent social media videos showing older people seeking assistance. In response, Social Welfare officers conducted immediate welfare assessments and found that the online footage did not accurately represent the full circumstances of those involved. According to the Ministry, both individuals featured were already known to social services and were receiving Government assistance…

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The SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 side secured their first win of the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship after overcoming Spain 29-26 in a dramatic Pool D clash this morning. Spain made a strong start to the contest when Pelayo Serrano crossed for the opening try, although Mateo Antem was unable to add the conversion. The Europeans extended their lead soon after with a penalty try, while Fiji’s Ratu Osea Dasalusalu was shown a yellow card. Fiji also struggled with discipline early, conceding four penalties in the opening 15 minutes. The baby Flying Fijians responded through lock Francis Peters, who powered over…

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