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
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
France will try
LAST month, France missed the chance to win the Rugby Six Nations Championship Grand Slam, but it continued strengthening its
PACNEWS SPORTS, FRIDAY 29 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Kumuls Rhyse Martin joins PNG Chiefs football department2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika to bow out of Super Rugby Pacific against Brumbies3. RUGBY — New Zealand Rugby
PACNEWS SPORTS, 28 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Blues storm back in Origin classic as Cleary and Tedesco break Queensland hearts2. RUGBY — Valladolid set for epic weekend as HSBC SVNS World Championship descends on
One last sail for the Drua
HEAD coach Glen Jackson is looking forward to seeing the Fijian Drua set sail for one last time this season as they take
Force overpower the Drua in Perth
SUPER Rugby supporters turned up to witness the Western Force overpower the Fijian Drua at the HBF Stadium in
Fijian Drua make many changes against Western Force
WITH just two rounds left in the year’s Super Rugby regular season, the Fijian Drua are set to play their against the Western Force at
PACNEWS SPORTS, 13 MAY 2026
1. ONOC — Auckland to host 2026 ONOC Annual General Assembly Week2. RUGBY LEAGUE — London calling: Chiefs to meet with Kumuls stars3. RUGBY — Miramira embraces battle4. RUGBY — Apolosi
PACNEWS ONE, 13 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Pacific nations secure more funding for climate and aid2. PACIFIC — Tuvalu Prime Minister defines Ocean Health as frontline of National Security3. PACIFIC — Fiji PM Rabuka
Drua secure valuable win over Highlanders
A SMALL crowd witnessed the Fijian Drua play take a critical 24-14 win against the Otago Highlanders at the Four R
