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Manusina wins game, turn focus on women's meet in Dubai
Manusina Samoa turn their focus to the upcoming WXVs competition in Dubai after they defeated Australia A 20-17 on Apia Park, on Monday evening.
'Cut off this virus': Flying Fijians star drops bombshell on Fiji Rugby 'corruption'
"If we didn't have corruption, if we had professional people in charge, then Fiji would be better," Waisea Nayacalevu, who led the team to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, said.
Fiji and Japan to battle for Pacific Nations Cup
The Flying Fijians will have the chance to defend their Pacific Nations Cup crown this weekend.
Rugby: Tonga claims win over Canada
Tongan winger John Tapueluelu scored a double as the 'Ikale Tahi claimed their first win in the Pacific Nations Cup series, defeating Canada 30-17 in Tokyo on Saturday night.
'Fans front of mind' in new format for Super Rugby Pacific
There will be a six-team finals format, changed from the usual top eight format, and the Super Round has been shelved, for at least a year.
Pacific Nations Cup final rounds move to Tokyo
The Pacific's top three playing rugby teams will all be featuring in Tokyo this weekend, as the 2024 PNC moves to the Land of the Rising Sun.
WBA reviewing Kauyaca v Parker fight footage
World Boxing Assocaition Oceania president Ferlin Marsh has asked another four international boxing judges to view the fight footage and send him the points.
'The Rise of the Drua' records team's rise
The rise of the Fijian Drua rugby team and how it has captivated a nation, is now chronicled in a book.
Fijian boxing champion 'shamelessly robbed', says trainer
Fijian cruiserweight boxing champion Alivereti Kauyaca lost by split points decision to New Zealand's John Parker in Hamilton on Saturday.
PNC 2024: Fiji beats Tonga 50-19 to top Pacific pool
The Flying Fijians continued with their winning streak against the 'Ikale Tahi after they discarded the hosts infront of 4000 home fans to finish top of the Pacific pool on Friday.
PNG Rugby suspended due to 'non-compliance'
The Oceania Rugby Executive Board issued a 'Notice of Determination' to the PNG Rugby Union on Thursday.
Fiji and Tonga make changes for Te'ufaiva Park clash
The two camps have named their match-day 23, with changes announced in their starting XVs for Friday's Pacific Nations Cup battle.
PNC 2024: Fiji and Tonga rugby battle tipped to be a thriller
The match between the 'Ikale Tahi and the Flying Fijians in Nuku'alofa will be the main event in the 100-year anniversary celebrations of Test rugby between the two nations.
No medals yet for Pacific para-athletes
Seven athletes took part in para-taekwondo and para-athletics on Saturday and Sunday.
Weightlifters scoop top honours at Fiji Sports Awards
Winning both the sportsman and sportswoman awards demonstrates that the sport getting the recognition it deserves, the head of the sport's governing body in the country says.
PNC 2024: Manu Samoa back on track with big win over Tonga
A 43-17 win on home soil in Apia shot the Samoans back into contention for a top two finish from the Pacific pool.
PNC 2024: Tonga and Samoa name teams for Apia clash
Tonga have named their strongest lineup available for their opening game against Manu Samoa in Apia on Friday afternoon.
Discipline and mental toughness key - ex-coach
Former top Fijian soccer coach Gurjit Singh believes the Fiji Under-20 women's team can match the top teams at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
A record 13 Pacific island athletes to compete at 2024 Paralympics
The seven women and six men Paralympians will represent Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati at the Games.
Push for more to be done for RSE workers
Bay of Plenty church pastor and Fijian community leader Patrick Rounds says it's critical in ensuring smooth transition by workers into the local environment.
RSE workers honoured with sports festival
Over 300 workers converged at the Blake Park in Mount Maunganui to participate in the first-ever sports festival, jointly organised by the Bay of Plenty Rugby and the NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc.
Fijians beat Manu Samoa 42-16
Flanker Kitione Salawa scored a hat-trick as the Flying Fijians punished the Samoans in the second half with two of the visitors sent home with two yellow cards.
PNC clash to kick off 100 years of rugby between Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga
Fiji, Samoa and Tonga played first Test rugby games against each other in 1924. Audio
Fijiana gear up for Tests against Scotland and Netherlands
The Fiji Rugby Union says the Mosese Rauluni-coached side will take on Scotland on the 15th of September
Staff union demands USP head to go
A fresh round of trouble is brewing at the University of the South Pacific after the staff union voted in favour of industrial action to remove the head of the institution.