Cairns offer support for PNG NRL bid
Cairns Regional Council Mayor Bob Manning believes far north Queensland can greatly assist Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) bid to become the NRL’s 18th side. Mayor Bob Manning, who has touted the prospect of a joint
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Bach satisfied with Brisbane 2032 Olympics progress
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach says the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will be an event for the whole Pacific region. Bach made the statement after attending an Australian Olympic
PNG aims NRL entry to celebrate national sport
The PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has announced its ambitions to join the NRL as the competition’s 18th team in the next broadcast cycle. The decision follows the NRL’s proposal for an 18-team competition
Pacific Rugby League resumes Test matches
After a long spell away from the international scene, Pacific rugby league teams are set to return this June in what is planned to be a huge comeback for the international game. The confirmation comes after an agreement
Moana Pasifika takes a stand, request forfeit from Force
After copping another postponed game in their debut Super Rugby season, the Moana Pasifika are now seriously taking a closer look at other options available to them. The Moana Pasifika was scheduled to play against the
Fijian Drua ready for home game
The Fijian Drua play the Otago Highlanders in a widely anticipated match at the National Stadium in Suva this weekend. Coach Mick Byrne talks about the team’s preparation and future plans. “One of the key
Fiji celebrates historic Fijiana Drua win
Loud shouts of cheers and happiness echoed across Fiji’s skies on Saturday as the nation celebrated the Fijiana Drua Super W title win against the NSW Waratahs 32 – 26. Leading the celebration was Fiji’s Prime
Saipan ‘ready’ for Pacific Mini Games
The President of the Pacific Games Council (PGC) Vidhya Lakhan and chief executive Andrew Minogue have made a final inspection of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI’s) and have approved preparations for the 2022
Moana-Force clash postponed, Fijiana 7s team named
In rugby news, the Moana Pasifika – Western Force clash has been postponed after a number of reported COVID cases in the Force camp. Western coach Tim Sampson, Izack Rodda and Issak Fines Leleiwasa were in
Australian support for Pacific Commonwealth Games athletes
Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is partnering with the Australian Government to support athletes and para-athletes from eleven Pacific nations to prepare for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. CGA President Ben
Cikamatana continues to shine for the green and gold
Champion weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana is set to headline Australia’s weightlifting team for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The Australia weightlifting team was announced yesterday to coincide with the
Argentina denies Fiji in Vancouver Rugby 7s
Argentina has defeated Fiji in the finals of the Vancouver Rugby 7s, with the Santiago Gomez Cora- coached side playing exceptionally well throughout the weekend and outplaying Fiji 29-10 in the final match. World Rugby
Super W finals locked in, Fijiana Drua to feature
The Fijiana Drua have locked in their place at the Super W finals on Saturday 23 April at 2 pm, having finished first in the regular
Fiji claims Singapore Rugby 7s title
Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore, overcoming New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title.
Tries for Tonga fundraiser reaches $100,000
The Tries for Tonga fundraiser total to $100,000(US$69,543) with Highlanders player Andrew Makalio scoring the 200th try of the
Fijiana Drua reigns, Moana Pasifika new sponsor
The Fijiana Drua turned on the style to end the Waratahs’ 21-match unbeaten streak with a 29-10 win in their top-of-the-table clash on the Gold Coast over the weekend. The Waratahs had not lost a match since the
Pacific sports weekend update
SOCCER: Solomon Is. and NZ in World Cup qualifiers Grand Final The stage is set for one last epic showdown in Qatar as Solomon Islands looks to take on the star laced New Zealand side. Both are coming off impressive
Pacific women thrive in world of sports
Champion Cikamatana carry Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton The Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay has completed its brief visit to Australia after following an itinerary from March 17-20 which paid
Fiji outclassed, PNG victory at FIFA Oceania qualifiers
Fiji outclassed by strong New Zealand side After a 2 – 1 win over New Caledonia in the first round, Fiji has suffered a devastating 4 – 0 loss to New Zealand in their second outing at the FIFA Oceania qualifying
Fiji and Tonga record first win at Pacific Netball series
Fiji and Tonga won their first matches in the PacificAus Sports Netball Series in Sydney, Monday afternoon. Fiji defeated Samoa 55-44 whilst Tonga thrashed Papua New Guinea 85-42. Outstanding players on Fiji’s team,
Super Rugby Update – Drua and Moana Pasifika
The Fijiana Drua continue their unbeaten run in the Super W rugby competition as they blitzed their way to a convincing victory over the Western Force, winning 45-17 on Saturday. The Drua scored seven tries in the first
Vanuatu withdraws from FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Vanuatu have pulled out of Oceania’s qualification tournament for the World Cup finals in Qatar after a majority of their players and staff tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s football federation
ONOC steps in to support Pacific sports programs, hosts
Oceania National Olympic Committees President, Guam’s Ricardo Blas is hosting colleagues from across the region this week to discuss delivery of sport funding and programs. Blas recently told Islands Business that
Moana Pasifika vow to keep improving after physical debut surprises ‘clunky’ Crusaders
Moana Pasifika coach Aaron Mauger says there is much more to come from his side after they put down a marker in their first Super Rugby game on Friday. Moana Pasifika were aggressive and well organised, repeatedly