PACNEWS SPORTS, Wednesday 9 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Tahiti and New Zealand pick up wins as both sides head for the semi-finals2. FOOTBALL — We gave our best: Franklin3. FOOTBALL — CIFA confirms U14 girls academy squad for
Rugby
PACNEWS SPORTS, Tuesday 8 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Samoa and New Caledonia kickstart Group B with wins in Honiara2. FOOTBALL — New Caledonia show plenty of spirit in defeat by China at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup3. FOOTBALL
PACNEWS SPORTS, Monday 7 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — New Zealand and Fiji win big on opening day2. FOOTBALL — Defending champions advance after second matchday in Group B3. FOOTBALL — Late penalty sinks brave Junior
PACNEWS SPORTS, Friday 4 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Reilly to lead First Nations Pasifika against Tonga President’s XV2. RUGBY — ‘If we’re serious about it’: Palu hoping Tongan return can be more than
PACNEWS SPORTS, 01 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — November schedule confirmed for climax of World Rugby Nations Cup 20262. BOXING — Samoa to host the Oceania Invitational Boxing Competition 20263. FOOTBALL — MSG push,|
PACNEWS SPORTS, Friday 28 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC GAMES — Former PM Sogavare accepts blame for Pacific Games Audit failures2. SURFING — Aussie surfing trio fall in Fiji Pro second round3. RUGBY — New Zealand presses World
PACNEWS SPORTS, Thursday 27 August 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC GAMES — TSI demands answers over Pacific Games expenditure and procurement2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Silktails and Storm to contest in inaugural Tui Kamikamica Bowl3. RUGBY LEAGUE —
PACNEWS TWO, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Tonga PM calls for Pacific to turn economic ambition into action2. PACFIC — Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b3. AUST — Pacific worker reprieve in
PACNEWS SPORTS, 25 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby, UK bodies lose bid to throw out concussion lawsuits2. RUGBY — Craig Bellamy ‘honoured’ to have coached Kamikamica3. FOOTBALL — Fourteenth OFC
PACNEWS SPORTS, 21 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Melbourne Storm prop Tui Kamikamica announces retirement2. RUGBY — Fiji Rugby Players Association urges review of overseas offers before signing3. FOOTBALL —
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
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
