Angus Taylor has doubled down on attacks on One Nation, ruling out any coalition with the minor party despite Pauline Hanson’s pleas to “work together”.
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South Africa will put their unbeaten Rugby World Cup record against Scotland on the line when the two sides meet in a highly anticipated Nations Championship clash in Pretoria this weekend. The Springboks have won all three of their previous World Cup encounters with Scotland, including their most recent meeting at Rugby World Cup 2023 in Marseille. On that occasion, tries from Pieter-Steph du Toit and Kurt-Lee Arendse helped the defending champions secure a crucial Pool B victory. Du Toit will once again play a leading role for the world champions, captaining a rotated South African side in the absence…
All eyes will be on All Blacks winger Will Jordan this weekend as he closes in on one of New Zealand rugby’s most cherished records when the hosts take on Italy in Wellington. Jordan’s two-try performance against France last week lifted his Test tally to 47, leaving him just two tries short of equalling Doug Howlett’s long-standing All Blacks record of 49 international tries. The prolific finisher will again be a key attacking weapon for New Zealand, alongside scrum-half Cam Roigard, who also crossed the line twice in the opening round of the Nations Championship. While New Zealand enter the…
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After delivering the cult musical romance Aashiqui 2, Malang, Ludo and Metro… In Dino, producer Bhushan Kumar reunites with Aditya Roy Kapur for an all-new cinematic experience. Joining them is director Milap Milan Zaveri, fresh off the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, as the trio comes together for an intense, violent, and deeply emotional musical love story.Blending powerful romance, high-octane action, and a soul-stirring soundtrack, the yet-untitled film promises to present love in its most passionate and raw form. Backed by T-Series, the film is being mounted on a grand scale and is set to offer audiences a compelling…
The Republic of Fiji Navy has launched a large-scale maritime security mission aimed at strengthening surveillance and response capabilities across the country’s waters. Operation Yadra Matua, which began earlier this week, involves multiple Navy vessels, two aircraft and support from the Intelligence Fusion Cell at the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre. More than 80 personnel have been deployed across Fiji’s maritime domain as part of the coordinated operation. The exercise builds on lessons learned during Exercise Limasagavulu 2025 and is designed to enhance the Navy’s ability to carry out coordinated maritime security operations using real-time intelligence, reliable communications and rapid…
France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals for a third consecutive tournament after defeating Morocco, with captain Kylian Mbappe overcoming an early penalty miss to help secure the victory. Mbappe endured a frustrating start when his first-half penalty was saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou after a lengthy three-minute delay before the spot-kick was taken. However, the France skipper responded in style after the break, firing home a superb goal to give his side the lead. Ousmane Dembele, Mbappe’s former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, later doubled France’s advantage to put the result beyond doubt. There was a brief…
The second round of the World Rugby Nations Championship 2026 and World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 promises major movement in the men’s world rankings, with several teams in contention for significant gains depending on this weekend’s results. South Africa’s grip on the No.1 ranking is under threat. The Springboks will relinquish top spot if they lose to Scotland by more than 15 points and New Zealand defeat Italy. New Zealand also have plenty at stake, as a shock first-ever defeat to Italy would see the All Blacks slip to third should Ireland overcome Japan in Australia. France remain in contention…
Women competing and officiating at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 faced significantly higher levels of online abuse than those involved in the men’s tournament, according to a newly released report by World Rugby. The governing body revealed that players and match officials at the 2025 women’s tournament were 69 per cent more likely to receive abusive messages on social media compared with participants at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023. To address the issue, World Rugby partnered with digital threat intelligence specialist Signify to deliver its largest social media protection programme to date. The initiative monitored activity across X,…
The Tailevu North Netball Association has joined forces with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to promote a cleaner and healthier community through a large-scale clean-up campaign in Korovou. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya presented rubbish bags, gloves and hand sanitisers to the association to support the community initiative, which will involve all 12 affiliated netball teams. The handover was held at the District Officer’s Office in Korovou, hosted by District Officer Salanieta Baleigau. Interim Association President Vani Bera encouraged players and supporters to set a positive example by disposing of waste responsibly and helping keep…