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Australian netball stars joined the crowd in supporting their opponent Tonga during the team's first-ever Commonwealth Games appearance. Even while competing for gold, the Diamonds showed what sportsmanship looks like at its best.
Saula Ma'u couldn't hold back tears after receiving his first All Blacks jersey following his debut against the Lions at Ellis Park. The 26-year-old Tongan-born prop, who moved to New Zealand at 15, fulfilled a lifelong dream just 11 days after playing club rugby in Palmerston North.
When Joshua Uikilifi lifted at the Commonwealth Games, he didn't just compete—he threw a party. The Tongan weightlifter had crowds roaring with spectacular dance moves after every successful lift. #
Rugby league player Tolu Koula will make his State of Origin debut at the same Sydney stadium where both his parents competed as Olympic athletes for Tonga. The 23-year-old winger brings world-class speed genes to the biggest stage in Australian rugby.
Scientists discovered that the 2022 Tonga volcano eruption accidentally destroyed greenhouse gases in its plume, offering hope for future climate solutions. This first-ever observation could help researchers develop new ways to clean up atmospheric pollution.
The UK is investing £14 million to help Pacific Island nations build resilience against rising seas and extreme storms. The funding supports locally led solutions in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and other vulnerable island communities.
The 2022 Tonga eruption accidentally destroyed a potent greenhouse gas through a chemical reaction never before seen in the stratosphere. Scientists can now track methane removal from space, opening doors for future climate solutions.
New climate research reveals why Polynesian navigators suddenly sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific after 1,700 years of staying put. The answer lies in ancient rainfall patterns that pushed communities toward one of history's most daring explorations.
Edmonton is bringing elite international rugby back to the city with a brand new tournament featuring 12 nations competing for World Cup glory. The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup will pump $7 million into the local economy while giving young fans a chance to see world-class athletes up close.
A tiny island nation of 11,000 people just made history at the Commonwealth Games. Boxer Tarona Taafaki brought home Tuvalu's first ever medal, and her family is using the moment to save their sinking homeland.
Australia's national netball team is attempting something no Diamonds squad has ever achieved: defending both Commonwealth Games and World Cup titles back to back. Coach Stacey Marinkovich has just eight training sessions to prepare her team for history.
Communities across Africa are proving that people and lions can coexist using innovative technology and traditional wisdom. Thanks to GPS tracking systems and trained local guardians, lion populations are rebounding while livestock losses plummet.
While one-third of Pacific fish contain microplastics, new research reveals some island nations have cracked the code on keeping their waters clean. Vanuatu's fish show just 5% contamination, proving remote islands can protect their ocean food supply.
The University of the South Pacific celebrated 2,026 graduates from across the Pacific region, including inspiring students who overcame decades of challenges to earn their degrees. The graduation ceremonies in Fiji honored resilience, Pacific leadership, and the power of education to transform communities.
Dave Ewers traded retirement for one more shot at glory, coming out of his boots at 35 to represent his birth country Zimbabwe at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former Exeter Chiefs star could face Wales and England next autumn in Zimbabwe's first World Cup appearance in 36 years.
North Queensland will host four Rugby World Cup 2027 matches, bringing elite international rugby to inspire the next generation of players. The Wallabies are also returning for three additional Tests through 2030, cementing the region's growing rugby presence. #
The world's lowest-ranked women's soccer team just pulled off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup qualifying history. American Samoa, population 45,000, beat a team ranked 80 places above them and earned their spot in the final qualifying round.
Commerce City is combining America's birthday celebration with world-class rugby this summer. The World Rugby Nations Cup will headline 4thFEST with two international matches plus Colorado's biggest fireworks show.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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After a 19-year search, scientists finally caught and confirmed a new species of ghost pipefish that looks exactly like Mr. Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street. The adorable 1.5-inch fish uses its fuzzy filaments to disguise itself as floating algae in coral reefs across the Pacific. #
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