PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. WEIGHTLIFTING — PNG Weightlifter Baru sets sights on Tahiti2. FOOTBALL — Defending Champions Back in OFC Champions League Final3. FOOTBALL — Lea’i Treble Sends Central Coast
Rugby
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
Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership
FIJI has joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Fiji Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru signing the Statement of Intent in Parliament
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Young players are key to ARLC’s long term plans in Fiji3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘He’s our leader’: Bati hoping for Tui boost as Navale returns2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Slam dunk: Bula using basketball background to attract U.S fans3.
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, 13 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Can’t compete’: Super coaches weigh into PNG debate2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Rugby League World Cup pay gap raises fairness concerns3. RUGBY LEAGUE
PACNEWS SPORTS, 12 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Sione Fukofuka appointed Wallaroos coach from 20272. RUGBY LEAGUE — ‘Small countries, big hearts’: To’o excited for first taste of PNG3. RUGBY — Wye
PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To’o2. FOOTBALL — Late Goals Rescue Auckland City FC3. FOOTBALL — Saiko strikes late in AS Tiga sport success4.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 07 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — First Nations & Pasifika XV and Tonga to Make History in Inaugural Kaume’a Ofi Trophy Clash2. RUGBY — Two debutants named in Fijiana side for Springboks Test3. RUGBY
PACNEWS SPORTS, 06 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fijiana’s physicality looming as key test for Springboks2. RUGBY — Former Manu Samoa coach’s application for stay of sentence denied3. FOOTBALL — Oceania football
PACNEWS SPORTS, 05 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Sāmoa must look beyond rugby politics and build for the future – Ken Ah Kuoi2. RUGBY — Willie Walker is Fijiana XV head coach3. RUGBY — ‘Collision wins
PACNEWS SPORTS, Tuesday 4 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Team Pacific signs off Glasgow26 with a judo medal, Silver Ferns gold as all eyes turn to 20302. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Tarona Taafaki earns tiny Tuvalu first-ever
PACNEWS SPORTS, 03 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — New Samoa Rugby Football Union launched2. RUGBY — Samoa captain and coach urge resolution for their country’s ‘best interests’3. COMMONWEALTH GAMES — Tarona
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
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.
