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With 365 days to go, anticipation is building for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, as Australia prepares to welcome the world for the much-awaited tournament. The event will run from 1 October to 13 November 2027, bringing 24 nations together across seven Host Cities. Fan demand is already showing the level of interest surrounding the tournament, with more than 1.3 million tickets secured by supporters from 164 countries. More than half of all available tickets have been sold following strong demand throughout the various ticketing phases. Remaining tickets from the Visa Priority Sale will go on sale from 12pm AEST…

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With exactly one year remaining until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 begins in Australia, anticipation is building worldwide, with more than half of the tournament’s available tickets already sold. Organisers say 1.3 million tickets have been purchased by supporters from 164 countries, following strong demand across the tournament’s various sales phases. The latest Visa Priority Sale, held earlier this week, added to the growing momentum ahead of the 11th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Tickets remaining from that sale will become available from 12pm AEST on 1 October, giving Australian fans and supporters of the competing nations another chance…

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Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua says the disappearance of cocaine exhibits from the Suva High Court highlights the need to strengthen the protection of evidence within Fiji’s justice system. Tikoduadua says he understands the concerns surrounding the case, but authorities must allow the Police investigation to take its course. He says people may find it difficult to accept what has happened, but due process remains essential. “Sometimes it’s very hard to accept the due processes of the law, but it is essential. It is essential for the rule of law.” Tikoduadua says the focus should now be on…

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For former servicemen Sawelio Raura and Josefa Veremalumu Mataitini, the Poppy Appeal is more than a campaign. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by servicemen and women, and the responsibility of the public to remember them. Raura is urging Fijians to support the appeal, saying those who served made sacrifices for the peace and security people enjoy today. He says the money raised may come from a simple poppy, but its meaning is much greater. For Mataitini, the occasion is also about keeping the stories and sacrifices of former servicemen alive, especially for the younger generation. Their message…

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With exactly one year remaining until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 begins in Australia, anticipation is building worldwide, with more than half of the tournament’s available tickets already sold. Organisers say 1.3 million tickets have been purchased by supporters from 164 countries, following strong demand across the tournament’s various sales phases. The latest Visa Priority Sale, held earlier this week, added to the growing momentum ahead of the 11th edition of the Rugby World Cup. Tickets remaining from that sale will become available from 12pm AEST on 1 October, giving Australian fans and supporters of the competing nations another chance…

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