Stories by Iliesa Tora

Fijians best men and women's rugby teams dominated at two Oceania tournaments at the weekend.

The franchise said they saw an average increase of 369 percent in scanned attendance at each of their home games, compared to the previous season.

The Fiji Football Association says it does not condone anyone with criminal convictions being part of their leadership set-up.

Oceania football will feature in three junior World Cup football events being held this year.

"This is not an easy decision - because rugby has been more than just a game to me."

"This MOU is more than a document; it is a commitment to building bridges through rugby."

"This award is not only mine. It belongs to the family. It belongs to the village. And my colleagues have been amazing too. It's for us all."

On Saturday night, the two Pasifika teams lost their final Super Rugby Pacific matches for the season.

Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua ended their campaigns in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition with big losses on Saturday night.

The Drua are sitting at 10th spot at the moment, with the playoffs out of reach.

Moana Pasifika lock forward Tom Savage says they have prepared well as they face a final-round match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete across 12 sports.

Ardie Savea and Isoa Nasilasila received top honours at their club awards night this week.

Feature - Laiana McClinton's family were not surprised when the 17-year-old claimed double wins at the Florida State High School Athletics meet earlier this month.

There was one thing both Fa'alogo Tana Umaga and Ardie Savea agreed on about the Chiefs on Saturday night: Moana Pasifika still need to grow.

The Vanuatu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee is planning to send 130 athletes and officials to Koror.

Moana Pasifika were humiliated by the Chiefs 85-7.

Niue's bowler Olivia Bloomfield is continuing to build her own record and hoping she can still make it back into Team Niue Bowls for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

However, a spokesperson for the sport's governing body says consultation with players and representatives did take place.

Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan says Moana have "taken a big step forward", knocking down Super Rugby Pacific heavyweights this year.

Patrick Pellegrini maybe small in stature but what he does on the field has caught the attention of many - both within and outside the Moana Pasifika set up.

Both matches produced some good moments, with standout performances from individual players who have been consistent for each team, writes Iliesa Tora.

Super Rugby has awarded the All Blacks toughman the inagaural 'Player of the Year' award, with two rounds still left to go in the normal weekly rounds.

Moana Pasifika achieved what was previously impossible, defeating the Blues 27-21in North Harbour on Saturday evening.

Laiana McClinton, who has links to Tonga and Samoa, won both the events at the Florida State High School Athletics competition.