PACNEWS SPORTS, 06 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Saifiti boosts Fiji Bati forward depth for World Cup2. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Freak’ Nawaqanitawase catches Wallabies’ eyes before Rugby return3. RUGBY
Oceania
PACNEWS SPORTS, 01 OCTOBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Samoa unhappy with Oceania Sevens cancellation2. FOOTBALL — Bula Boys reach MSG final3. FOOTBALL — Oceania’s Future Stars Set for OFC U-15 Boys Development
PACNEWS SPORTS, 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Oceania Rugby says no money to host Oceania Sevens Cup in Rotorua2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Wait is over: PNG Chiefs Jersey reveal set for 21 October3. RUGBY LEAGUE —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Sunday the theme of Super Rugby Pacific draw as 2027 fixtures revealed2. RUGBY — The ten must-watch fixtures in the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific draw3. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG
PACNEWS SPORTS, 02 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Solomon Islands and New Caledonia enter winners circle on first day at OFC U-19 Men’s Championship2. FOOTBALL — Kapuls start OFC campaign3. FOOTBALL — Pacific’s
Oceania netball world cup qualifiers set for next month in Tonga
FIVE Pacific Island countries will compete in the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers, to be held in Tonga for the first time from September
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Nakarawa returns home to join Fijian Drua2. FOOTBALL — OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 will be held in Ba on Wednesday3. BADMINTON — Pacific representatives
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — ‘Flawed’ funding system keeping smaller nations on sidelines of FIFA civil war2. PACIFIC GAMES — Pacific Games council give Tahiti prep the thumbs-up3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Oceania title and final World Cup spot up for grabs at OFC U-16 Men’s Championship2. RUGBY — Waratahs and Drua set for blockbuster SRW final3. RUGBY — Former
Tahiti: Beach soccer powerhouse
AS the FIFA World Cup returns and captures global attention, the 2026 tournament marks a significant moment for Oceania football.
Samoa secures seat on World Rugby Council
LAKAPI Samoa Chairman Namulauulu Papali’i Leota Sami Leota has been appointed Samoa’s representative on the World Rugby
Auckland win OFC Pro League Champions
AFTER a five-month competition, Auckland FC took out the OFC Pro League with a 2–1 win over South Melbourne. Both teams had clinical victories in the semi-finals and were excited for this last battle at Eden Park. In
South Melbourne and Auckland FC to meet in OFC Pro League Grand Final
AFTER flipping the script in the play-off, Vanuatu United FC were very sluggish and lacked enthusiasm in the first
An ocean of peace cannot be mined into existence, church leader says
A PACIFIC church leader has warned that deep-sea mining would violate the region’s cultural and spiritual ties to the
French Senators visit New Caledonia
A DELEGATION of six French senators arrived in Nouméa on Friday for a week-long mission focused on economic development in New
Waqainabete-Tuisese assumes role at IUCN Oceania
THE International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has now appointed Susana Lomani Waqainabete-Tuisese as its new Regional
AS PTT too strong over Mataks FC in 2025 Futsal
NEW Caledonia’s AS PTT club were too strong for Mataks FC from the Solomons Islands in the OFC Futsal
Waikato Rapids thrash Gulf Komara FC in OFC opener
OPENING the 2025 OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League tournament, Waikato Rapids took on a spirited Gulf Komara FC team at the Vodafone Arena in
Oceania refs on world stage
FIJIAN referee Torika Delai will join Natalia Lumukana from the Solomon Islands and Allys Clipsham from New Zealand to officiate at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in
Samoa weightlifters make history
Samoa’s weightlifting team won eight gold medals, one silver and one bronze and broke four Commonwealth and four Oceania records as they created history at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Suva,
Fijiana 7s ready for Oceania tournament
The Fijiana have been in top form ever since the Olympics last year, however the Oceania 7s will be the last testing ground for the Fijiana 7s players to impress the coaching team for a spot in the Commonwealth Games
