Drua drive sports tourism upsurge in Fiji

Two years after the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika joined Australian and New Zealand teams in the Super Rugby Pacific, the Drua’s fortunes on the field are driving a noticeable impact on the Fijian economy, adding to

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Reigning Champions AS Academy Féminine clinch a dramatic win at OFC Women’s Champions League

Three goals in eight minutes has secured reigning champions AS Academy Féminine a 4-1 victory in their opening Group B match against Veitongo FC at Lawson Tama Stadium Tuesday.  Playing in torrential conditions, the

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Moana Pasifika hold on for thrilling win over Drua

Exhausted Moana Pasifika players have been left praying and rejoicing after resisting a fierce fightback to hang on for an historic 39-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Fijian Drua. Down to 13 men for much of the last 15

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Penina Pasifika women’s rugby team arrives in Australia

The recently formed Penina Pasifika women’s rugby team has touched down in Australia and is gearing up for their inaugural match against the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Women pre-season tournament. Local

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Australian PM reaffirms backing for PNG NRL side

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his support for ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ National Rugby League (NRL) expansion bid, calling for a 20-team competition. V’landys is reportedly

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Eroni Leilua, the Samoan Olympian

Having qualified for his second Olympic Games in Paris this year, Samoa’s sailing champion Eroni Leilua recalls how it all started for him while growing up in the village of Vaivase Uta in Upolu, Samoa. “Growing up

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Lifting through his struggles: Taniela Rainibogi

Fiji’s new-found weightlifting sensation, Taniela Rainibogi, is powering his way to becoming one of the biggest names in Pacific sports, after becoming the first weightlifter from his country to win a medal in a

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Fighting their way to the top of the rugby world

Concerns about the need to create more opportunities to involve women in the administration of rugby in the Pacific Islands and provide a better support system to develop a safe and professional environment for the

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A virtual solution to the environmental controversy of surfing in Tahiti

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has proposed Olympic events without a physical judge tower but with remote judges for the upcoming Olympic Games, aiming to appease local ecological resistance.  Back and

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Moana Pasifika to host first Super Rugby game in Tonga

Moana Pasifika will stage a Super Rugby match in Tonga for the first time in history next year in a bid to grow the sport on the island, the club said Wednesday.  Nineteen of the team’s 38-man playing squad are

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No alternative to Olympic surfing in Tahiti, says French minister

France’s Minister for Sport, Amelie Oudea-Castera, on Thursday ruled out the possibility of moving the Olympic surfing events away from Tahiti following the environmental damage caused during testing last week.

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The Pacific Games concluded with New Caledonia as the clear winner

The New Caledonia delegation finished the 18th edition of the Pacific Games at the top of the medal table. With 197 medals, including 82 golds, they solidified their position as the best, followed by the next

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HSBC SVNS 2024: Australia claim fourth straight Dubai title

Teagan Levi touched down either side of half-time as Australia ended New Zealand’s 41-match winning streak to claim their fourth consecutive title in Dubai, as the HSBC SVNS 2024 got off to an electric start. Not to

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Solomon Islands Taekwondo bags 14 medals

Solomon Islands World Taekwondo Union (SIWTU) has written ‘history in the stars’ for winning the first ever Pacific Games Gold medal for men in this code of combat sports. Following Isaac Myrie’s triumph,

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Niue netballers create Pacific Games history with first win

Niue netballers created history on the court after picking up their first ever win at a Pacific Games at Honiara’s Friendship Hall on Wednesday. As Sol2023’s netball event entered its third day of competition, Niue

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Young golfer wins Tonga’s first gold at Pacific Games

Salote Alexis Vakasiuola, 16, won Tonga’s first gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on November 25, where she demonstrated remarkable determination in the women’s golfing event. She won

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Pacific Games: Netball preview

Netballers take to the courts at the Pacific Games in Honiara today. Meet two of the top contenders. The Tongan Tala The Tongan Tala are the team to look out for at this year’s Pacific Games. While they finished

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SOL23: New Caledonia leads medal tally

New Caledonia continues to lead the medal tally at the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands with 23 gold medals, and 60 medals in total. Australia holds second place with 21 gold medals, with Samoa in third with 10

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Pacific Games highlights

New Caledonia leads the medal tally at the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands with 17 gold medals, and 47 medals in total. Australia is currently in second place with 12 gold medals, with Samoa in third with eight

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Pacific Games update: Day 4 highlights

New Caledonia is leading the medal tally after the fourth day of competition at the Pacific Games in Solomon Islands. New Caledonia took the lead after dominating the pool with eight gold medals, seven silver and eight

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Spectacular Opening Ceremony kicks off SOL23 Pacific Games

The Sol2023 Pacific Games officially commenced on Sunday night with a vibrant Opening Ceremony at Solomon Islands’ newly built National Stadium in Honiara. The event, held under the theme ‘Iumi Na Iumi’ meaning

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Athletes from across the Pacific react to Sol2023 opening ceremony

Amid scenes of wild excitement at the Sol2023 Pacific Games opening ceremony on Sunday night in Honiara, the Games News Service spoke to athletes and officials from across the region to capture the excitement of the

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SOL23 Pacific Games: Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball tournaments begin today

The excitement and anticipation are mounting ahead of the SOL2023 Pacific Games’ as tennis, volleyball and basketball tournaments begin today in Honiara. The tennis event will be held at the newly inaugurated National

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Traditional welcome for Pacific Games athletes

In a vibrant display of cultural unity and warm hospitality, the host province of the Sol2023 Pacific Games, Guadalcanal, on behalf of Solomon Islands, formally welcomed the visiting 24 Pacific Island countries on

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