World Rugby denies Lakapi Sāmoa ban ultimatum amid governance dispute
The global governing body says it remains focused on resolving Sāmoa's rugby governance crisis through dialogue, rejecting reports it gave the government 24 hours to act or face suspension.
Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorFri, 31 Jul
Cook Islands election: Opposition rules out coalition deals as Brown banks on independents
With just two weeks until polling day, the Democratic Party and United Party say they are seeking outright mandates, while the governing Cook Islands Party is confident its alliance with independent MPs will keep it in power.
Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands NewsFri, 31 Jul
