The track to the Paris 2024 Olympics

Pacific athletes are on track for the next Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. They will be hoping it is an easier path than the one they took to the delayed Tokyo Games, although top officials have concerns about the

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Manu Samoa 7s relocates to Australia following player’s complaints

The Lakapi Samoa Board has decided to move the Manu Samoa 7’s Team out of Dubai where they have been in a holding camp for seven weeks. The decision is in response to the player’s complaints against management which

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Australia asked to allow PNG athletes in to train

PNG Weightlifting Federation in conjunction with the PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has written to the Australian Government requesting for its athletes to be allowed into Australia to train and prepare for the 2022

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Fijian Drua defeat Rebels in final Super warm up

Fijian Drua have given Melbourne rugby fans a sneak peek of what to expect in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, beating the Rebels 28-26 in a warmup match on Thursday night. The Drua came from behind in the

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Satala and Tuwai named as Fiji 7s assistant coaches

Former Sevens Rugby World Cup winner Viliame Satala has been named as an Assistant coach for the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team after discussions with Fiji Airways Fiji 7s Head Coach, Ben Gollings. Fiji Rugby CEO John

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Moana Pasifika names formidable line-up for tonight’s pre-season match

Moana Pasifika Head Coach Aaron Mauger has named three formidable lineups for Friday’s pre-season ‘Ofa Atu Tonga’ fundraising match against the Gallagher Chiefs. The game will be played in three 30-minute blocks,

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Spain, Toulouse added to 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series circuit

As part of its new look, three European cities have been added to the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Starting with the traditional curtain-raising event in Dubai at the end of November followed by an additional

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World Rugby welcomes Pacific teams to Super Pacific Rugby 2022

The Super Pacific Rugby format for 2022 has been confirmed with Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua making up an exciting 12-team line-up. The decision was made following a detailed financial, performance and commercial

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Rugby 7s Olympic Glory unites nation, Pacific

When you think of Rugby 7s, the ascent of Fiji’s men’s team to the summit of 7s heaven and their winning of almost every accolade of the fast-paced and ever-growing sport is usually the first thing that come to

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Olympic Glory unites nation and the Pacific

The medal-winning performances of the Fijian men and women's teams at the Tokyo Olympics have united the nation and the

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Can the Fijianas make history in Tokyo?

After an impressive outing in their pool games, Fiji’s women’s rugby 7s side, the Fijianas, have secured a place in the quarter finals at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The women have shown great improvement in their

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Fiji Wins Gold in Tokyo: Mission Accomplished

Fiji’s flag is flying high again as the country’s men’s rugby 7s team successfully defended its gold medal after a thrilling final against old rugby rivals New Zealand last night. The nail biting encounter was a

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Tokyo 2021: Pacific athletes ready to go

Let the Games Begin! Once again we will get to hear this iconic line as the Summer Olympic Games sets up for another momentous opening ceremony in Tokyo tonight. Despite the long delays and seeds of doubt conjured by

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Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams

Famous athletes in sports like tennis and golf heading to the Tokyo Olympics will probably arrive in Japan at the front of the plane. It’s a style to which the athletes of the Pacific Islands are unaccustomed.

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ICC needs to become more egalitarian says Vanuatu Cricket President

Mark Stafford is a man who has seen plenty of Associate cricket up close. He has completed a staggering 30 years as President of Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA), after being appointed in 1991.  He is also the VCA

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Rugby sevens pools announced for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

The pools for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens competitions have been confirmed as players, teams and fans countdown to the kick-off at Tokyo Stadium on 26 July. The 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams have been

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Fiji crowned Oceania 7s champions

Fijian 7s team was crowned the PacificAus Sports Oceania 7s champions after remaining undefeated and beating the All Black 7s 17-7 in their final match in Townsville. Coach Gareth Baber tried various combinations during

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Cook Islands swimmer off to Olympics

Cook Islands swimmer Wesley Roberts has broken a national record and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Wesley Roberts, also known as the “Atiu Rocket”, broke the national record in the 400 metre freestyle (3.52.50)

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Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia through to Olympics

Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia has confirmed her spot in the Tokyo Olympics next month and says she is honored to be representing the country. Sipaia told the Samoa Observer in an interview on Tuesday that she felt

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Brisbane set to host 2032 Olympics

In a move that would prove a big boost to Pacific Islands athletes, Brisbane is set to be awarded the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games next month after clearing the penultimate hurdle in the International Olympic

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Weightlifters Toua and Morea settling in well pre-Olympics: Coffa

Papua New Guinea Olympics hopefuls, weightlifters Dika Toua and Morea Baru have both settled in well in Melbourne, Australia for their preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games in July. Oceania Weightlifting Federation

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Vanuatu beach volleyballers one step away from history

IOC Media  Just one tournament stands between Vanuatu’s women’s beach volleyball team and a historic berth at the Olympic Games this summer at Tokyo 2020. Since Vanuatu’s first appearance on the Olympic stage

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Samoa’s Tafi sets Oceania weightlifting record

Samoan weightlifter, John Tafi, set a new record for the Oceania region in the Junior and Seniors’ Men’s 73-kilogram division on late Friday. The President of Samoa Weightlifting, Tuaopepe Jerry Wallwork,

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Australia officially launches bid to stage 2027 Rugby World Cup

Australia is attempting to become the sole host of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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