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NZ charity requests for urgent help to fix its broken medical aid ship

Medical aid ship stranded in Fiji | Loop Samoa A New Zealand charity is asking for urgent help to fix its broken medical aid ship stranded in Fiji.

TC Mal now a category two system

Tropical Cyclone Mal upgraded to Category 2 | Loop Samoa Tropical Cyclone Mal is now a category two system.

Israeli troops begins major ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave

Israeli forces attack north Gaza's main city from both sides | Loop Samoa Israeli troops and tanks attacked Gaza's main northern city from both sides on Monday, three days after they began a major ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave that has drawn more international appeals for civilians to be protected.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell named World Rugby coach of the year

Andy Farrell lands coach of the year despite Ireland quarter final exit | Loop Samoa Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been named World Rugby coach of the year for 2023.

Team Fiji athletes now in the final countdown to the highly anticipated Pacific Games

Team Fiji athletes medically cleared, ready for SolGames23 | Loop Samoa Athletes Commission Representative for the Pacific Games to the Solomon Islands, William Bennion, eagerly reveals that the athletes are now in the final countdown to the highly anticipated Pacific Games.

Cause of Mathew Perry’s death remains unknown

Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests | Loop Samoa The cause of Matthew Perry's death is unknown and has been "deferred" pending further investigation.

Former Fiji PM concerned for Fijian troops in the Middle East

Israel-Gaza conflict: Fiji's former leader and humanitarian groups criticise Pacific vote against UN resolution | Loop Samoa Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is concerned for Fijian troops in the Middle East after the majority of Pacific states - including Fiji - voted against a United Nations resolution for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

John Hopoate believes a full-strength Samoa would be almost unstoppable

John Hopoate's plea to Kangaroos stars over Samoa heritage dilemma | Loop Samoa Stronger together. That's the message from former rugby league international John Hopoate, who has implored more players of Samoa heritage to turn out for the national side in the wake of their disappointing Pacific Championship campaign.

World Rugby unveils 2023 Men’s Dream Team of the Year

France and Ireland dominate World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year | Loop Samoa World Rugby has unveiled the 2023 Men’s Dream Team of the Year, an XV stacked with bruising physicality, electric pace and otherworldly skillsets.

Eddie Jones resigned as Australia coach in the wake of the calamitous World Cup campaign

Eddie Jones quits as Australia coach after World Cup debacle | Loop Samoa Eddie Jones has resigned as Australia coach in the wake of the calamitous World Cup campaign but wants one more job in charge of a test team before retirement, the 63-year-old told The Australian newspaper in an interview on Sunday.

Ardie Savea named men's rugby World Player of the year

Ardie Savea named World Rugby player of the year | Loop Samoa All Black loose forward Ardie Savea has been named the men's rugby World Player of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris.

Samoa Parliament approves recommendation to revisit constitution

Samoa Parliament agrees to clarify wording on women's seats quota | Loop Samoa The Samoa Parliament has approved a recommendation to revisit Samoa's Constitution to clarify the wording of the 10 per cent quota for women's seats and how it is calculated.