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
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
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
