PACNEWS SPORTS, 31 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa could face rugby ban after government withdraws support2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Golden day for Fiji: Rainibogi smashes Games records3. RUGBY — Impact Beyond legacy
Rugby
PACNEWS SPORTS, 30 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa Government withdraws recognition and support of Lakapi Samoa2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Fijian to win historic medal in women’s Games boxing3. COMMONWEALTH GAMES —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 29 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Naihamu dominates Drua awards with triple crown2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — ‘My bloodline’: teen boxer brings Tuvalu fire to Games3. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Elliott
PACNEWS SPORTS, 28 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Sports ministers renew Commonwealth cooperation through sport2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Sāmoa and Nauru win medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games3. RUGBY — Fiji
PACNEWS SPORTS, 27 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Tonga stun hosts as Pacific athletes light up Commonwealth Games2. FOOTBALL — New Zealand win OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 20263. RUGBY — NSW Waratahs
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
PACNEWS SPORTS, 23 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Sport must drive development across Commonwealth, Secretary General tells Ministers2. RUGBY — From awe to confidence as the Fijian Drua back themselves in
PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Legge warns Drua against complacency ahead of final2. RUGBY — Pasifika Players supported by PacificAus Sports share their 2026 Super Rugby Women’s experience3. COMMONWEALTH
PACNEWS SPORTS, 21 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1.COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting to be held ahead of Glasgow 2026 Games2. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Naoero unveils Team uniforms ahead of Glasgow Commonwealth Games3.
Drua secure Super W final at home
THE Fijian Drua women thrashed the Queensland Reds 31–5 at the Churchill Park in Lautoka to guarantee their spot in the 2026 Super W Grand Final.
PACNEWS SPORTS, Monday 20 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Spain wins FIFA World Cup2. RUGBY — All Blacks shine at Eden Park while Fiji, Samoa and tonga suffer on the road3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua to host historic Super Rugby
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians Coach vows to make changes3. RUGBY — Fiji Drua coach wary of Reds tactic4.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Samoa welcomes Australia-backed multi-million-dollar Rugby League deal3.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Jarome Luai to leave Wests Tigers at end of season3. RUGBY — PM Rabuka
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Rugby league can be a religion in Tonga’: Legacy of 300-game stars2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Tonga can dare to dream after rugby league investment3. RUGBY
PACNEWS SPORTS, Friday 10 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Moresby’s hosting duties for OFC U16 championships2. RUGBY — Fiji must be smarter against England: Coach3. RUGBY — Flying Fijians make changes for England clash4.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Rugby League World Cup 2026: 100 Days to Go2. RUGBY — Vakatawa close to making Test comeback with Fiji3. RUGBY — FRU chairman demands accountability4. RUGBY —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 07 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. SPORTS DEVELOPMENT — Australia commits FJD$35m to boost sports development in Fiji2. RUGBY — Next assignment for Flying Fijians3. RUGBY LEAGUE — Free-falling Tigers reveal
PACNEWS SPORTS, 06 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Dates set for Pacific Nations Cup 20262. RUGBY — SAMOA 66-19 HONG KONG CHINA: Samoa run riot in Santiago try fest3. RUGBY — TONGA 36-26 ZIMBABWE: Spirited Sabres impress,
PACNEWS SPORTS, 03 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Flying Fijians name powerful side for Wales opener2. RUGBY — Wales name team to play Fiji as Louis Rees-Zammit moved and six changes made3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua welcomes
PACNEWS SPORTS, 02 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Expanded season, tweaked finals system confirmed for 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season2. RUGBY — ‘New interest’: Aussie clubs back Super Rugby changes3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 30 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘That’s what we’re set up to do’: Kevin Senio reflects on Moana Pasifika’s legacy2. RUGBY — Former England No.8 confident of getting Flying Fijians
Drua win big against the Reds
A FEROCIOUS Fijian Drua women side continued their winning streak, taking down the Queensland Reds 50 - 17 in front of a small but
