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Barista in Denis Betts' cafe by day, rugby player by night: Meet Wigan Warriors' Wembley hero
Wigan Today
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July 6, 2025
Let’s rewind a month. Emily Veivers is working in Denis Betts’ cafe during the week whilst preparing to walk out for Wigan Warriors under the famous Wembley arch. The 24-year-old has one of the most fascinating backstories you are likely to come...
Jacob Fatu to bring back 59-year-old WWE legend to join his new team against The Bloodline? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
At Night of Champions, Jacob Fatu lost his WWE United States Championship to Solo Sikoa. With JC Mateo, Tonga Loa, and Tala Tonga (formerly known as Hikuleo) on his corner, Sikoa seems unstoppable now. However, Fatu does have the help of Jimmy...
We don’t need deep-sea mining, or its environmental harms. Here’s why
The Conversation
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July 6, 2025
Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land. It also promises to bring wealth to developing nations. But the evidence suggests these promises are false, and mining would harm the...
World Rugby rankings: Wales fall to record low as England move up
Ruck
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July 6, 2025
The international weekend delivered fireworks across the globe, shaking up the World Rugby rankings with shock upsets, dominant performances, and dramatic tumbles. While some teams soared, others crashed hard—and few fanbases will be as thrilled...
Solo Sikoa to replace veteran superstar with returning WWE legend in his new Bloodline? Chances explored
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
WWE Night of Champions 2025 saw a major title change as Solo Sikoa captured the United States Championship from Jacob Fatu. The Street Champion defeated his former Bloodline stablemate in Saudi Arabia, thanks to JC Mateo, a returning Tonga Loa,...
Miss Heilala contestants present fantastic Island Creations
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 4, 2025
Heilala Pageant, Island Creations competition, Nuku'alofa. 4 July 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga. Photos by Tupou Vaipulu Jr. Report by Katalina Siasau Fantastic island creations using traditional materials were showcased tonight, 4 July, by the Miss...
Solo Sikoa, Rhea Ripley, Big E, and others react to WWE stars' emotional personal update
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Several current and former WWE personalities, including Solo Sikoa, Rhea Ripley, and Big E, recently took to social media to react to Carmelo Hayes' and Kelani Jordan's massive update. The duo recently got engaged. Both Carmelo Hayes and Kelani...
WORLD OF RUGBY: Alarm bells ring for Lions chiefs as Irish contingent fail their audition to leave plans up in the air with two weeks to go until Australia Test, writes CHRIS FOY
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
So much for best-laid plans. Andy Farrell has spoken throughout the early part of this tour about how all Test selection forecasts can go out the window – and that is certainly happening here. Given events in Sydney on Saturday, as the Lions...
Roman Reigns to return with new Enforcer & Wiseman; New faction to debut? 3 Predictions for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 will emanate live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on July 12, 2025. The company has announced three matches for the show so far, and could add a couple more in the new week. Apart from the...
Roman Reigns to re-form the Shield with 2 new stars, John Cena's greatest nightmare? - 5 Things the Tribal Chief could do upon WWE return
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Roman Reigns has been out since RAW after WrestleMania when Bron Breakker assaulted him with a Spear and joined forces with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman. Fast forward to today, the OTC is expected to return to WWE in the coming weeks, either to...
Today's rugby news as Wales international switches allegiances and 'richest game in rugby' proposed
Wales Online
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July 4, 2025
These are your rugby headlines on Friday, July 4 Halaholo gets Tonga call-up Willis Halaholo has been named in the Tonga squad for this summer's Pacific Nations Cup. Halaholo won 10 caps for Wales after moving to the country in 2016 and making...
Canberra opens door to supporting Pacific rugby cash plea
Financial Review
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July 4, 2025
The Albanese government has opened the door to financially supporting a $150 million pitch from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji for rugby union, amid efforts by China to use sports diplomacy to build influence in the Pacific. But one former diplomat...
ZamStats’ Language Statistics Are A Dangerous Seed of Division- Political Activist
Zambian Observer
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July 6, 2025
OPINION: ZamStats’ Language Statistics Are A Dangerous Seed of Division By Michael Zephaniah Phiri – Political Activist It is with a heavy heart and deep concern that I write to condemn the new trajectory the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats)...
Proud Italy hail their ‘grenade squad’, defence against Boks
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 6, 2025
Italy's coach and captain said they were very proud of their team's performance while good-humouredly poked fun at the Springbok 'bomb squad' and praised their own. Tenth-ranked and understrength Italy were all smiles after their relatively narrow...
3 matches Triple H must add to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
WWE is set to host Saturday Night's Main Event this coming weekend in Atlanta. It will be an important show ahead of WWE's first-ever two-night SummerSlam, and Triple H is giving his all to make it a must-see. As of now, three matches have been...
Ro Teimumu, Ratu Wiliame and Ratu Etonia leave for installation of Tui Nayau and Tui Lau
Fijivillage
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Ro Teimumu, Ratu Wiliame and Ratu Etonia leave for installation of Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Burebasaga confederacy paramount chief Ro Teimumu Kepa, former President and Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and Tui Levuka Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotunaceva...
SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 6, 2025
For the first time in Pacific Games history, every national team participating in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau is supported by a dedicated safeguarding officer. This proactive move, led by the Pacific Games Council, signals a regional...
RFK Jr. Swears Moms Are Regularly Thanking Him For Questioning Vaccines
The Daily Beast
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July 6, 2025
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy says he cannot walk down the street without mothers swarming him to thank him for the work he has done in questioning the quality of the food supply and the efficacy of vaccines. Speaking to Kennedy on her Fox...
WWE SmackDown Review: Amazing Show That Could Have Been Longer
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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July 5, 2025
Posted in: Sports, TV, WWE | Tagged: recaps, wrestling, wwe smackdown The Chadster reviews WWE SmackDown's perfect July 4th episode! Plus, Tony Khan invaded The Chadster's dreams again. Auughh man! So unfair! 🎆🤼♂️😤 WWE SmackDown crushed it on...
Anthony Albanese hosts Fijian prime minister at Wallabies test in Newcastle
The West Australian
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July 6, 2025
Anthony Albanese focused on diplomacy at home on Sunday, hosting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Newcastle for a Wallabies Test match against Fiji. Australia edged out Fiji 21-18 in front of a lively crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium....