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The Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru, has expressed confidence in the 2026 National Budget allocation to his ministry, describing it as sufficient to meet key priorities. The Ministry of Sports has been allocated $23.1 million, a slight decrease from the $23.4 million received in the 2025/2026 financial year. Despite the reduction, Saukuru says the funding will adequately support the ministry’s programmes and ongoing initiatives. He emphasizes the importance of working within the available resources, noting that this is a crucial time to continue investing in sports and supporting local athletes. Saukuru adds that the ministry remains focused on strengthening the…

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Excitement is building ahead of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia as the 16 best U20 teams prepare to get the tournament underway on Saturday. The tournament features an expanded 16 teams for the first time since 2009, with Fiji, USA, Japan and Uruguay returning in 2026, with eight based in the Georgian capital Tbilisi and eight in Kutaisi. South Africa open their campaign against Uruguay at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi, but new captain Siphosethu Mnebelele isn’t fazed by the pressure of trying to defend the title they won in Italy last year. “I wouldn’t necessarily say it puts pressure on…

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