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.
Rugby
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
PACNEWS SPORTS, 29 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Drua run rampant over Reds, seal Super finals spot2. RUGBY — NZ Rugby Players Association rejects claims over Moana Pasifika bid process3. FOOTBALL — Ba ends 16-year FACT
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
PACNEWS SPORTS, 19 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — World Rugby lowers legal tackle height in community rugby2. RUGBY — Fijiana 7s duo Atelaite Buna and Verenaisi Bari return for Brumbies clash3. RUGBY — Fiji Drua women’s
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Queensland force state of Origin decider after a 44- 24 rampant win2. RUGBY — Waratahs star Harvey named Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year, Tupaea claims Player of
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fiji set to compete for global rugby supremacy as Nations Championship Trophy is unveiled2. RUGBY — Bears coach energised by Chiefs’ NRL journey3. RUGBY LEAGUE —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Force stunned after Drua storm back in thrilling Super W opener2. RUGBY — Tawake proud of Drua Women’s resilience under pressure3. RUGBY — Bryne had to go: Sanday4.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘They knew that’: False cancer claim leaves axed Flying Fijian coach reeling2. SPORTS COUNCIL — FSC probe report alleging $1m misuse likely to be released to Police3. RUGBY
PACNEWS SPORTS, 09 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — This may be our last chance’: rising sea levels threaten Kiribati’s World Cup dream2. RUGBY — Performance first, says Seruvakula3. ATHLETICS — Yvonne Mullins
PACNEWS SPORTS, 08 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Hurricanes and Chiefs to host Semi-Final fixtures2. RUGBY — Ardie Savea: I’m praying there’s a Moana Pasifika next year3. RUGBY — Vintage year for Australia and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 05 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika decision expected within weeks as a Sāmoa and Tonga rescue plan takes shape2. RUGBY — FRU unveils three major initiatives3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua ready for
PACNEWS SPORTS, 04 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika collapse laid bare as liquidators reveal $8.2 million debt2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua women name 10 debutants for season opener3. RUGBY — Salawa wins Drua Player
PACNEWS SPORTS, 03 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘Pasifika Rugby can’t be ignored’: Cook Islands and Tonga make case for Kanaloa takeover2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika rescue must be more than a bailout, says
PACNEWS SPORTS, 02 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — New Zealand government in talks to save rugby’s Moana Pasifika2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians name 32-man squad for Nations Championship3. RUGBY — Peceli Yato: The Epic Return
PACNEWS SPORTS, 01 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Super Rugby Pacific confirms Qualifying Final fixtures2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika sign off in style with ACT Brumbies win amidst uncertain future3. RUGBY — Queensland Reds
Reds defeat the Drua at Suncorp
THE Drua—arguably the better performing Pacific unit in Super Rugby this year—bowed out 45–24 in a high scoring
