Olam is Tourism PNG Ambassador
Papua New Guinea rugby league icon and Australian NRL Melbourne Storms star centre Justin Olam is officially the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority’ s tourism brand Ambassador. The formal announcement was made in the
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Canada, Kenya, Uruguay and Tonga ready for “do-or-die” Series Play-off
Of the 16 teams set to compete at the HSBC London Sevens this weekend, four know this could be their last experience of life at the top table for at least 12 months. Following 10 intense tournaments, Canada, Kenya and
A lasting legacy: Tui Kamikamica’s ultimate gift to family
To the untrained eye they are just hills, but to Tui Kamikamica they are the ticket to building generational wealth for his family. It’s here in the place the Storm front-rower was raised, on an island made up of
New dates for stalled Micronesian Games announced
The twice-delayed Micronesian Games will now be held from 15-24 June, 2024 in Majuro, Marshall Islands. The Micronesian Games Council said the new dates for the quadrennial event was decided following a special virtual
Moana Pasifika denied upset by last-second Blues penalty try
Moana Pasifka were denied their biggest scalp in Super Rugby Pacific after the Blues scored a late penalty try to win 31-30 in a dramatic finish at Eden Park. Following nine straight losses, Moana Pasifika were pipped
Fijiana Drua claim back-to-back Super W titles after defeating Reds
The Fijiana Drua have claimed back-to-back Super W titles with a 38-30 win over the Queensland Reds in Townsville. The Reds had claimed their previous match-up a fortnight ago with a second-half blitz. However, the Drua
Drua tame the Hurricanes at home
It was another Super Rugby Pacific thriller this weekend as the Fijian Drua tamed the Wellington Hurricanes at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, winning 27 – 24. Driven by the loud cheers of their home crowd, the Drua
Heleina Young, the track sprinter turned try express in Super W
The flying feet of the Queensland Reds’ instant star Heleina Young had lived a lifetime in rugby but never a proper game of 15-a-side until 12 months ago. The astonishing rise of the former track sprinter from Suva
Gold Coast to host 2023 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship
Four nations will battle for supremacy in the region’s pinnacle premier women’s rugby competition, the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship. The Gold Coast City Council and Bond University, with support
World Rugby Pacific Challenge ready to return in Apia
Samoa will host a men’s international tournament this week for the first time in 13 years. Returning for the first time since 2020, the Pacific Challenge will pit Manuma Samoa, Fiji Warriors, Tonga A and Junior Japan
Olympic champion Adams urges Brisbane 2032 to ensure legacy for Oceania
New Zealand’s double Olympic shot put champion Dame Valerie Adams has urged organisers of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics in Brisbane to ensure the Games benefit the entire Oceania region and not just Australia.
Blues get crucial Fijian Drua win
The Blues have kept pace with the top four with a 30-14 win over the Fijian Drua. It’s the first time the Drua have been defeated at home in 2023 as Leon McDonald’s men get their third win in a row. Both teams
Tonga earn third PacificAus Sports Netball Series title against Malawi
Tonga earned their third PacificAus Sports Netball Series title on the Gold Coast in Australia, beating Malawi by 13 goals in the final. The tournament at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre served as a warm up for
Fijiana Drua stun Waratahs to book place in Super W Final
The fourth-ranked Fijiana Drua scored 20 unanswered points to stun the previous unbeaten Waratahs in a rematch of last year’s final. Centre Vana Arei scored a double, including the match-winner in the 69th minute to
Koroibete looking to take game to next level after second John Eales Medal
Marika Koroibete hopes to take his electrifying game to even greater heights after clinching a second John Eales Medal as Australian rugby’s Player of the Year. Despite only playing nine Tests in 2022, the
Cowboys sign PNG quartet
The Cowboys have signed four Papua New Guinea Orchids players ahead of their inaugural NRLW season with Essay Banu, Shellie Long, Jessikah Reeves and Sera Koroi all joining the club. Having all featured recently at the
Tonga and Samoa netters start Aus tourney on the right foot
Defending champs Tonga Tala thrash Singapore 85-40 to open their account on the Gold Coast. Tonga and Samoa recorded victories in their first round of matches at the PacificAUS Sports Netball Series on the Gold Coast in
Reds book semi-final date with impressive win over Fijiana Drua
The Queensland Reds have secured a top-two finish in the 2023 Buildcorp Super W competition, defeating the reigning premiers Fijiana Drua 45-22 at Wests Rugby Club. In what was the final round of the regular season, the
Poor starts again prove costly for Fijian Drua
Poor starts and restarts again were again costly for the Fijian Drua against the Chiefs. The Drua went down 50-17 at FMG stadium in Hamilton on a wet and soggy night on Friday in their Super Rugby Pacific match. It left
South Africa and Tonga crowned champions at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series
South Africa women and Tonga men took one step closer towards promotion by winning the opening tournament of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 on Saturday at Markötter Stadium. Following three days of
10 nations to train at Samoa’s weightlifting facility
Weightlifters from five different Pacific nations are in Samoa and there could be five more by the end of the year. They are not here to compete but to make use of the training facilities and train with Samoan
Questions about Australian aid to fund the 2023 Pacific Games
The 2023 Pacific Games will be held in Solomon Islands at the end of the year. Australia’s support for the games of $17 million (US$11.4 million) was announced by the Minister for International Development and the
NZ announces interest in hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), with support from the country’s Government, has announced its interest in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. New Zealand has previously hosted the Games in 1950 in
