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Antoine Dupont of France races clear of Fiji's Waisea Nacuqu to score a try during the men's gold medal Rugby Sevens match between France and Fiji at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, France, Saturday, July 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Dupont leads France to a gold medal in Olympic rugby sevens, ending Fiji’s dominance

By John Pye - Associated Press

England's Ollie Lawrence, left, and Fiji's Waisea Nayacalevu hug at the end of the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Fiji at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, France, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

‘This is just the beginning’: Fiji exits Rugby World Cup with global respect and hope for the future

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England's Owen Farrell kicks a penalty during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Fiji at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, France, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

England ends Fiji’s crowd-pleasing run at Rugby World Cup with a 30-24 win to reach semifinals

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Ireland's James Lowe, front, celebrates after scoring a try with Ireland's Dan Sheehan, left, during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Ireland and Scotland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis outside of Paris, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

What to know about the Rugby World Cup ahead of 4 north vs south quarterfinals

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Japan's players bow in front of the fans after the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Japan and Samoa, at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Rugby World Cup pool stage reaches climax with win-or-bust match between Japan and Argentina

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Australia's Ben Donaldson scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Georgia at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Wales picks Fiji-beaters to face Australia in shot at Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

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Australia's Ben Donaldson, left, and Australia's Rob Valetini react at the end of the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne, France, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Australia embraces honesty and long days of hard work to put right Rugby World Cup campaign

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Fiji's Josua Tuisova scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Etienne, France, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup

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The Australian players celebrate after Ben Donaldson, left, scored a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Georgia at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Fiji resorts to French Top 14 stars for crunch match with Wallabies at Rugby World Cup

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Fiji's players celebrate at the rugby union international match between England and Fiji at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. Fiji beat England by 22-30. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Fiji picks Tela to replace injured Muntz for opening Rugby World Cup pool game against Wales

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Illustration on China Threat in the Pacific by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Here’s hoping Pacific island nations do not give in to China

By Joseph Cella

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Youth League of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (Yue Yuewei/Xinhua via AP) ** FILE **

China wants control of Pacific Islands in drive for global clout

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

Boat captain Emosi Dawai looks at the superyacht Amadea where it is docked at the Queens Wharf in Lautoka, Fiji, on April 13, 2022. On May 5, five U.S. federal agents boarded the massive Russian-owned superyacht Amadea that was berthed in Lautoka harbor in Fiji in a case that is highlighting the thorny legal ground the U.S. is finding itself on as it tries to seize assets of Russian oligarchs around the world. (Leon Lord/Fiji Sun via AP, File)

U.S. wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away

By Nick Perry - Associated Press

In this photo supplied by the Fiji government, the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, left, watches as the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signs the visitors book at the State House in Suva, Fiji, Monday, May 30, 2022. Wang and a 20-strong delegation are in Fiji as part of an eight-nation Pacific Islands tour that comes amid growing concerns about Beijing's military and financial ambitions in the South Pacific region. (Fiji Government via AP)

China falls short on big Pacific deal but finds smaller wins

By Aileen Torres-Bennett and Nick Perry - Associated Press

The superyacht Amadea is docked at the Queens Wharf in Lautoka, Fiji, on April 15 2022. On May 5, five U.S. federal agents boarded the massive Russian-owned superyacht Amadea that was berthed in Lautoka harbor in Fiji in a case that is highlighting the thorny legal ground the U.S. is finding itself on as it tries to seize assets of Russian oligarchs around the world. (Leon Lord/Fiji Sun via AP, File)

US wins latest legal battle to seize Russian yacht in Fiji

By Nick Perry - Associated Press

A woman is evacuated by volunteers of Vostok SOS charitable organisation in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Residents in villages and towns near the front line continue to flee as fighting rages in eastern Ukraine. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Live updates | Luhansk gov. denies Russians surround city

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boat captain Emosi Dawai looks at the superyacht Amadea where it is docked at the Queens Wharf in Lautoka, Fiji, on April 13, 2022. The superyacht that American authorities say is owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday, May 5. (Leon Lord/Fiji Sun via AP, File)

Court considers whether U.S. can seize a Russian yacht in Fiji

By Nick Perry - Associated Press

In this photo provided by Sandy Price, Price and her husband, Pal Ahluwalia, pose for a photo in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Ahluwalia, the leader of the University of the South Pacific, and his wife were asleep Wednesday at their Fiji home when a ruckus outside awoke them near midnight. About 15 plain-clothed government agents had surrounded their house in the capital Suva and gave them minutes to pack before they were hastily deported to Australia. (Sandy Price via AP)

Fiji deports university leader in blow to regional relations

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press

Cyclone causes flooding in Fiji, kills 1 with 5 more missing

By NICK PERRY - Associated Press

The sky is clouded over in the distance as intermittent rain and wind continue at Suva Harbour in Suva, Fiji, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Dozens of homes have been destroyed by a cyclone Yasa which hit the island nation overnight.(AP Photo/Aileen Torres-Bennett)

Fiji cyclone death toll rises to 4 with 1 missing

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