AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAll Blacks under Dave Rennie: New Zealand opened the inaugural Nations Championship with a 34-32 thriller over France in Christchurch, coming from behind three times and holding on after late pressure; Cam Roigard and Will Jordan each scored twice, but the win came with plenty of errors to fix. Nations Championship rugby (next up): Ireland edged Australia 33-31 in Sydney with a late try, setting up a full weekend of Northern Hemisphere vs Southern Hemisphere clashes. Gilas Pilipinas heartbreak: The Tall Blacks survived a double-overtime scare to beat New Zealand 106-102 in Auckland, with Juan Gomez de Liaño’s clutch shooting keeping Gilas in it until the final moments. World Cup shock in the spotlight: Egypt reached the last 16 for the first time in a knockout match, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Mohamed Salah starring in the shootout. Indo-Pacific diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi is set for a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand (July 6-11), with talks expected to focus on trade, defence and critical minerals. Local culture: A short Cook Islands documentary on artist Ta’i Paitai, “The Kete Informs You,” has been selected for NZ’s Doc Edge festival competition.
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