Springboks beat feisty Tonga 49-18 as they await knockout fate
Defending champions South Africa scored seven tries and moved a step closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a bruising 49-18 victory over impressive Tonga in their Pool B clash on Sunday. Many of the 60,387
Fiji make compelling case for a place among rugby’s elite
Fiji’s convincing victory over the two-times world champions Wallabies on Sunday was the first big upset of the World Cup and further enhanced the case for the Pacific islanders to have a place at rugby’s
Fiji shock Australia 22-15 in biggest upset of 2023 Rugby World Cup
Fiji have pulled off a major upset and created history with a 22-15 win over the Wallabies in Saint Etienne. It’s their first win over the Wallabies since 1954 as they kept their World Cup hopes alive. They started
Rugby World Cup wrap
Fiji’s President and Minister for Youth and Sports have congratulated the Fiji Water Flying Fijians despite their devastating loss to Wales at the Rugby World Cup in France this week. President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili
Fowler: more than a star Matilda
Matilda’s forward Mary Fowler says she's a better player for her first Women's World Cup experience. "I have definitely improved. I've been fortunate to play so many minutes at this tournament," Fowler told
Cook Islands super heavyweight sensation claims gold
In a remarkable display of talent, fortified grit and international success, Cook Islander Teremoana Jnr Teremoana clinched the Gold medal in the Australian Boxing Championships, and proudly wears the title of Super
Fiji eyes all-time high world ranking ahead of Rugby World Cup
Fiji’s Rugby World Cup campaign is gaining momentum and the Simon Raiwalui-coached side’s 30-22 win over England Sunday is expected to push its world ranking to a new all-time high of seventh with 11 days to the
Fiji heroics against England inspired Samoa in heartbreaking loss
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua wants his players to be more clinical at the World Cup, having been inspired by Fiji’s historic Twickenham win over England earlier on Sunday. Samoa came close to claiming their own
Wallabies on notice after Fiji’s win over England
The Wallabies have been given a stark reminder their passage into the knockout rounds at the Rugby World Cup is far from assured after Fiji shocked England in their warm-up clash this morning. The Australians have
Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B squads: Tonga include four former capped All Blacks
Tonga’s squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 includes some big names and also some notable exclusions with the inclusion of four former capped All Blacks and a Wallaby. Captain Sonatane Takulua and hooker Paula Ngauamo
Samoa settles for 5 medals in IVF World Distance Championship
Team Samoa claimed 5 medals – 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 3 bronze to be placed 8th overall at the close of the 3rd International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Distance Championships in Apia last Friday evening. New Zealand
2023 Pacific Games Stadium project handover, a testimony of genuine partnership
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Games 2023, Manasseh Sogavare has termed as “totally appropriate” the 2023 Pacific Games investment. Sogavare made the statement while
Sopoaga helps Manu Samoa to win, Flying Fijians beaten by France
Lima Sopoaga made a strong debut for Manu Samoa, helping the side to a 28-14 win over the Barbarians in Brive, France at the weekend. The match were among pre-Rugby World Cup warm up matches across Europe at the
World Cup final rematches headline end of year Pacific Championships
The Kangaroos will host Toa Samoa and the Jillaroos will play the Kiwi Ferns in re-matches of last year’s World Cup finals to kick off a new Pacific Championships involving men’s and women’s teams from seven
Samoa claims gold at paddling World Champs
Anne Cairns has won Samoa’s first gold medal at the International Va’a Federation World Distance Championship 2023 while Nu’u Muliaga claimed Samoa’s first medal, a bronze on Wednesday. The
Fijian Drua 2024 fixtures released
Fans can expect another action-packed Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season as 2024 fixtures for the Fijian Drua have been released this week. For the first time, Fijian Drua will host NSW Waratahs and Western Force on
2023 Va’a World Distance Championship officially opened
Hundreds of participants from close to 30 countries marched in the early hours of Saturday in Samoa to mark the official opening of the International Va’a Federation World Distance Championship 2023. The parade
Can Women’s World Cup have spin-offs across the Pacific?
The Women’s World Cup being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia is showcasing the two countries to the world. With games played in excellent stadiums with the world’s best players on show, there are clear
Strong message for Manu Samoa as RWC squad named
Manu Samoa’s 32 players for the Rugby World Cup in France were announced on Sunday and with that a strong message was given to the captains by Lakapi Samoa chairman Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Tuilaepa told the
Flying Fijians win Pacific Nations Cup
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians claimed their third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup, beating Japan 35 – 12 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Japan last night. In doing so Fiji is also taking home the Lipovitan
Fiji, Tonga progress at Netball World Cup
The Fiji Pearls today suffered a heavy defeat of 28-89 against the England Roses in their fifth Netball World Cup match in Cape Town, South Africa. The Pearls missed out on numerous opportunities as their opponents came
Fiji Pearls loses match against Malawi
The Fiji Pearls yesterday went down to the Malawi Queens 62-48 in the second pool phase of the Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. Despite the Pearls initially taking the lead in the first few minutes, their
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
