Kickboxing tournament in PNG showcases path away from drugs and crime
PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape has hailed kickboxing as a powerful tool for steering young Papua New Guineans away from crime, drugs and social
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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, 27 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika placed into liquidation as doubt over Super Rugby future grows2. RUGBY — ‘No problem, no pain’: Liquidation of Moana Pasifika could have been avoided –
PACNEWS SPORTS, 26 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘We always stay hopeful’: Umaga on Moana Pasifika’s future2. RUGBY — World Rugby launches new six-year strategy to power rugby, unite the game and enrich
PACNEWS SPORTS, 25 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — Auckland FC make history with OFC Pro League triumph2. FOOTBALL — Draws for FIFA U-17 World Cup and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup revealed3. FOOTBALL — Tahiti’s
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 SPORTS, 4 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fijian Drua rule on home turf2. RUGBY — Blues shrug off early struggles for dominant Moana Pasifika win3. RUGBY — PNG PM defends Hunt approach4. RUGBY LEAGUE — NRL
PACNEWS SPORTS, 1 MAY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. WEIGHTLIFTING — Samoan weightlifter Seine Stowers wins 4 gold, sets 12 new records on her 18th birthday3. RUGBY — Fijian Drua enforcer Elia Canakaivata to play 50th match4. RUGBY —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 29 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. WEIGLIFTING — Pacific Mini Games Golden boy John Tafi sets new Oceania record2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace3. RUGBY — Buna returns,
PACNEWS SPORTS, 28 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fate of Moana Pasifika raises questions about its relevance to the development of Rugby in Pacific Islands2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians coach role to be advertised3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 27 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Chiefs punish Fijian Drua to remain second on Super Rugby ladder2. RUGBY — Coach Glenn Jackson frustrated, as Fijian Drua fall again3. RUGBY — World Rugby chair responds to
PACNEWS SPORTS, 24 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Samoa explores Super Rugby Pacific team as focus shifts to more homegrown talent2. RUGBY — Bula Round? How Fiji can host Super Rugby’s big weekend3. RUGBY — Oceania
PACNEWS SPORTS, 23 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika2. RUGBY — Moana Pasifika ‘tragedy’ inspires ex-Wallabies captain to consider NRL defection with PNG Chiefs3. RUGBY —
PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going2. RUGBY — Veteran players driving Fijian Drua momentum3. ATHLETICS — PNG and
PACNEWS SPORTS, 21 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Ex-All Black Jeff Wilson says NZ Rugby shouldn’t be expected to bail out Moana Pasifika2. ONOC — ONOC highlights governance reforms and regional priorities at ANOC Executive
PACNEWS SPORTS, 20 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Brumbies shellshocked after Drua ruin Wright’s return2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua pay tribute to cyclone-hit compatriots after historic win3. RUGBY — Waratahs defy
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘Devastating’: Fijian Drua coach backs Moana Pasifika to stay in Super Rugby Pacific2. RUGBY — Fiji 7s to honour Ratu Epeli3. RUGBY — Fiji fired up for historic
PACNEWS SPORTS, 16 MARCH 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — ‘Don’t give up’: Moana Pasifika CEO opens door to rescue as new interest emerges2. RUGBY — ‘Make it simple’: Calls for streamlined Super Rugby format after
PACNEWS SPORTS, 15 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY —Moana Pasifika to be dumped from Super Rugby Pacific: report2. RUGBY — Knockout hope still alive for the Fijian Drua3. RUGBY — Fijiana 7s sharpen up in Hong Kong build-up4.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. IOC — ONOC welcomes IOC President Coventry to Oceania at XLVI Annual General Assembly in Auckland2. RUGBY — Jackson proud of Fijian Drua’s response3. RUGBY — Manusina’s new
PACNEWS SPORTS, 9 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Tupou set for Moana Pasifika debut and Paea returns home for Chiefs clash2. RUGBY — Fijian Drua debut for Basiyalo3. RUGBY — Great Council of Chiefs questions future of
After cyclone, Drua brace for Force
THE Fijian Drua are desperate for a win against the Western Force to boost the spirits of the nation, still feeling
PACNEWS SPORTS, 7 APRIL 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Social impact programmes continue to expand across the Pacific3. RUGBY — Fijian
