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Plea for ‘urgent action’ on climate overshadowed by Trump

The Paris treaty calls for capping global warming at "well under" two degrees celsius, and 1.5 °C if possible.

The year in which Trump decided

Still wary of ‘Trump Effect’, UN climate talks open in Bonn

Five months after Trump said he would yank the United States out of the Paris Agreement, leaders tasked with implementing it remained concerned.

Even taking into account voluntary national pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions, submitted in an annex to the Paris treaty, the Earth is on track to heat up by an unliveable 3.5? or more by century’s end. (Graphic: John McCann)

Tiny Fiji looks for global impact at Bonn climate talks

​Climate change is real and it has already impacted Fiji — only urgent action is needed, said Fiji’s Prime Minister at UN climate talks this week.

Fiji coup leader relinquishes military command

Voreqe Bainimarama’s resignation as military leader has been lauded by some as a vital move for the coup-ridden country’s move towards democracry.

Metuisela Talebula bagged two tries as Fiji turned around a half-time deficit to beat Tonga.

Talebula the key to Fiji win

Fullback Metuisela Talebula bagged two tries as Fiji turned around a half-time deficit to beat Tonga 29-17 in Pacific Nations Cup match.

Fiji too strong for Kiwis at Hong Kong Sevens

Fiji too strong for Kiwis at Hong Kong Sevens

Fiji have won the Hong Kong Sevens in a tight match against New Zealand 35-28 that takes them just two points off top spot in the overall standings.

New Zealand secure lead in Sevens with win over Fiji

A withering burst of 24 unanswered points in five minutes set New Zealand up for a 24-7 win over Fiji in the IRB Sevens World Series on Saturday.

Fiji wins Gold Coast Sevens

Fiji rallied from 12-7 down at halftime to beat reigning world champion New Zealand 26-12 in the final of the Gold Coast Sevens.

Fiji coach facing dismissal after World Cup losses

Fiji plans to advertise for a national rugby coach, likely making Sam Domoni the first head coach to get fired over the team’s World Cup performance.

Fiji over disappointment, recharged for Wales

The time for hurting has passed, and smiles are back on Fiji’s faces.

Samoa win clash of the Pacific heavyweights

Samoa won the battle of the Pacific juggernauts with a 27-7 victory over Fiji which kept alive their bid for the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.

Fiji flanker Waqaniburotu banned for tip tackle

Dominiko Waqaniburotu will miss his country’s last two World Cup pool games due to a three-week ban for a dangerous tackle on Bok Patrick Lambie.

Springboks flatten Fiji to climb to top of the log

Springboks flatten Fiji to climb to top of the log

The Springboks romped to a masterful 49-3 victory over Fiji in their second World Cup group D game on Saturday in Wellington.

Muller on the bench for clash against Fiji

South Africa’s second-row forward crisis has been compounded, with flanker Francois Louw replacing injured lock Johann Muller.

Bryan Habana and the form book

We’re taking no chances with the Boks, says Fiji

Fiji says they refuse to be intimidated by SA’s lineup for Saturday’s World Cup match, and the Boks’ list of injured player won’t make them complacent

Bakkies to return for Bok game against Fiji

Bakkies to return for Bok game against Fiji

After fears that he may not feature in the Rugby World Cup, Springbok lock Bakkies Botha has made a miraculous recovery from an Achilles injury.

Habana out, Muller in doubt for Fiji clash

Bok wing Bryan Habana is out because of a knee injury, while lock Johann Muller is nursing a hamstring injury — highlighting the Boks’ lock crisis.

Bismarck calls for better Bok lineouts

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says South Africa need to improve their lineout play ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match against Fiji.

Help called in for Fiji forwards before facing Boks

Former Wallabies front rower Michael Foley will help prepare Fiji’s forwards for their Rugby World Cup clash with South Africa on Saturday.

Fiji slip through Namibia’s fingers

Fiji survived an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Namibia in a pulsating World Cup game that briefly threatened one of the tournament’s great upsets.