In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.
Tag: Rugby
Can Rugby League and Drag Queens Coexist? A U.K. Mill Town Finds Out.
A gay couple embraced inclusion after buying an English rugby team. To their surprise, the fans bought in, too.
The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?
Rob Burrow, Rugby Star and A.L.S. Campaigner, Dies at 41
The “Mighty Atom” enjoyed a glittering professional career in Britain before gaining more acclaim for his charity efforts after a diagnosis of motor neuron disease.
‘More Than Just Rugby’: Championship Generates Harmony in South Africa
South Africans are savoring a second consecutive World Cup victory, producing a racial unity that even Hollywood couldn’t make up and an escape from the country’s troubles.
New Zealand Warriors Surpass All Blacks to Capture Country’s Imagination
An improbable run by the New Zealand Warriors has offered some excitement to counter the All Blacks’ recent misfortune.
Hong Kong Demands Inquiry After Protest Song Is Played Before Rugby Match
“Glory to Hong Kong,” popular among pro-democracy protesters in 2019, was broadcast instead of the Chinese national anthem.
In Bid to Show It Is Open, Hong Kong Bends Covid Rules … for Some
Three splashy events this week were meant to prove that the former British colony was still “Asia’s World City.” But Covid exemptions were provided for visitors from overseas, especially the wealthy ones.
Japan Braces for Typhoon Hagibis, With Millions in Its Path
Cancellations were announced as cities, railways and airlines scrambled to prepare for the incoming storm, which is expected to make landfall over the weekend.
Japan Braces for Typhoon, Canceling Rugby World Cup Games and Flights
The cancellations were announced as cities, railways and airlines scrambled to prepare for the incoming storm, which is expected to make landfall over the weekend.