PNG’s Wigmen named Melanesian Cup champs
Even winning the Digicel-ExxonMobil Cup twice in the season 2014 and 2020, the reigning champions Hela Wigmen described this year as ‘special’ for having the feel and taste of playing outside the country, actually
Tonga and PNG announce World Cup line-ups
Titans forward David Fifita is expected to pull on a Tonga jersey for the first time in next weekend’s World Cup (RLWC) warm-up match against France in England. Fifita is one of 21 NRL stars in the 24-man Mate
Matches at home to boost PNG rugby league bid
Papua New Guinea National Rugby League (NRL) Bid 2025 chief executive Andrew Hill says more SP Hunters home games at the National Football Stadium will help the country’s cause. He said after the Hunters’ 30-28
The next NRL team should come from Papua New Guinea
For all the focus in the Australian media on recent developments throughout the Pacific, it’s strange that the potential addition of a Papua New Guinea team to the Australian National Rugby League appears to have
NRL rights stall TV deal
PNG company wants change to $25m venture A MULTI-MILLION dollar deal for the sale of Media New Guinea Limited hangs in the balance over a botched arrangement over National Rugby League Rights. Telikom PNG wants
Movers and Shakers
Ann Patricia Naisara has been appointed as the newest member of the Habitat for Humanity Fiji Board of Trustees. Naisara is a highly respected legal professional with extensive experience across corporate law,
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY —Moana Pasifika to be dumped from Super Rugby Pacific: report2. RUGBY — Knockout hope still alive for the Fijian Drua3. RUGBY — Fijiana 7s sharpen up in Hong Kong build-up4.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Western Force go down to Drua in thriller as NRL star Lomax debuts2. RUGBY — Tupaea, Taumoefolau torment Moana Pasifika for monster Chiefs win3. FOOTBALL — Bula FC enjoy
PACNEWS SPORTS, 10 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fijian Drua urged to do it for affected fans2. FOOTBALL — FIFA pushes for more women in football as Pacific teams chase World Cup dream3. SPORT PATHWAYS — New funding to
PACNEWS SPORTS, 8 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Meyer was top pick for Flying Fijians job in 20232. RUGBY LEAGUE — FNRL faces scrutiny after chairman’s abuse claim3. RUGBY LEAGUE — K7.4million surplus for
PACNEWS SPORTS, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Social impact programmes continue to expand across the Pacific3. RUGBY — Fijian
