Results: Pacific teams at the Netball World Cup

The Tonga Tala finished strong to edge the Fiji Pearls on the first day of the Netball World Cup opener in Cape Town, South Africa Friday night 56 – 51. It is Tonga’s first Netball World Cup appearance, so

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Fiji conquers Samoa in Apia

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians prove to be too strong for the Manu Samoa in front of a packed crowd in Apia, Samoa on Saturday. Fiji won 33 – 19. Fiji imposed their strength and will right from the kick-off to

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Netball World Cup: challengers close gap on Australia and New Zealand

With the sporting world’s attention on another major women’s sports event 7,000 miles away in Australia and New Zealand, the Netball World Cup has – until now – been mostly overlooked. So much so, news that

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Fiji withstand Tongan comeback

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians successfully defend their home ground against a strong Tonga Ikale Tahi team 36-20 in a fully-packed Churchill Park this past weekend. Tonga was coming off an impressive win against

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One million blown away by Fiji’s ‘epic’ training method for Wales World Cup match

A lot has been said about the gruelling nature of Wales’ World Cup training camps so far, and Fiji have certainly shown they are not messing about either. Wales’ first World Cup opponents at this

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World Rugby Sevens Series rebranded as SVNS with new relegation format

HSBC SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded global celebration of rugby sevens across eight iconic cities has been launched as a rugby event, festival and a must-attend experience set in some of the world’s most

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Solomon Islands Stadium funding is a grant, not loan from china: Dr Rodgers

Chair of the National Hosting Authority (NHA) of the Sol2023 Pacific Games, Dr Jimmie Rodgers has clarified that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) stadium funded project is a grant, not a loan. He made the

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‘For our people’: Umaga to give back to Samoan roots at Moana Pasifika

After putting pen to paper to take over as head coach of Moana Pasifika, former All Black Tana Umaga wants to give back to his Samoan heritage. As first revealed by Newshub last week, 50-year-old Umaga has taken charge

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80 Solomon Islands athletes bound for China

Eighty Solomon Islands athletes selected to undertake intensive training in China departed the Solomon Islands last week. The athletes will spend 90 days intensive training in China to prepare them physically and

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New Zealand Rugby League working on unique World Cup bid that includes Pacific Islands

New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is in talks with the Government on a bid for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, which will include co-hosting with Pacific Island nations, but not Australia. It would be a fully inclusive

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Coach says Tonga have ‘massive X-factor’ for Rugby World Cup

Three former Wallabies and five All Blacks make Tonga’s squad its best ever and will give the Pacific nation a “massive X-factor” at the Rugby World Cup, coach Toutai Kefu has said. Kefu has made the most of

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AS Academy Feminine win first-ever OFC Women’s Champions League in Port Moresby

AS Academy Féminine have come from behind to beat Koloale FC 4-1 and deservedly win the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League title in Port Moresby. The New Caledonian side, who needed at least a draw to clinch

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Fijian Drua outdone by Crusaders, but fans can’t for 2024 season

The Fijian Drua had to sail through rough seas in Christchurch as they were outdone 49-8 by the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals on Saturday night. The visitors took the field under less than desired

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Kalifa makes history at inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League

Florencina Kalifa made history when she scored Kiwi FC’s first goal of the inaugural OFC Women’s Champions League tournament in Port Moresby on Monday. The 13-year-old striker is the youngest player competing at the

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PNG high on the cards for NRL expansion, says Australian rugby league boss

Australian Rugby League Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed plans for an expanded National Rugby League competition by 2026 with Papua New Guinea at the “top of the list” to win the code’s coveted 18th

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Samoa climb World Rugby Women’s rankings

Samoa are now the highest ranked of the Pacific Island nations after their thrilling 19-18 victory over Fiji in the final round of the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship 2023 at Bond University on Australia’s Gold

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No quick fix for Moana Pasifika, but CEO confident of better days ahead

How did the season go for Moana Pasifika? Well, they lost their first 13 games, ahead of Saturday night’s win against the Waratahs, have had poor crowds, their coach Aaron Mauger is leaving early and best player Levi

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Fijian Drua achieve historic Super Rugby quarter finals dream

The Fijian Drua claim another victory at home and make a historic berth into the Super Rugby Pacific

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Solomon Islands expecting big economic boost from hosting Pacific Games

The Solomon Islands is anticipating a huge financial boost thanks to the staging of the Pacific Games later this

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Futsal the perfect tool for aspiring footballers: Roy Krishna

Roy Krishna was back in Fiji recently, helping promote futsal and its benefits for young football

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Vanuatu’s Brian Kaltak voted in A-League’s PFA Team of the season

Vanuatu international and Central Coast Mariners defender Brian Kaltak has been voted in the PFA Team of the Season for Australia’s A-League. The imposing stopper has enjoyed an incredible season, his first full

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Fijian Drua to farewell nine players

The Fijian Drua will farewell nine players at the conclusion of the 2023 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Chris Minimbi, Raikabula Momoedonu, Rusiate Nasove, Joseva Tamani, Kalaveti

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Solomon Islands lift COVID-19 entry requirements in lead up to Pacific Games

The Solomon Islands, due to host the Pacific Games from 19 November to 2 December, has lifted all COVID-19 entry requirements. Those arriving will no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or tests,

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Don Opeloge sets new Commonwealth record for Men’s 102kg Clean N Jerk

Whenever Samoa’s national weightlifting team compete at regional and global events, the nation can be sure to expect medals to be raining down and records to be broken. The recent Samoa Games held in Apia was no

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