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Drua lose thriller in Napier, Moana fizzled out in Brisbane
The two Pasifika clubs recorded their second losses in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Super Rugby Pacific: Drua make wholesale changes
Fijian Drua head coach has virtually changed the whole team around for their Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific game against the Hurricanes. Audio
Cricket PNG signs deal with Queensland Cricket
Queensland Cricket said the agreement, which comes into effect this year, will cover coaching and staff exchanges.
Pacific women's football teams eager to learn at Four Nations Tournament
The Vanuatu and Solomon Islands national women's soccer teams are going all out to learn what they can at this week's PacificAus Sports supported competition in Canberra. Audio
Moana Pasifika retains core team to face the Reds
Head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga has kept faith in his players, who lost by a single point to the Western Force in Perth last weekend.
Ex-Fijiana captain urges Fiji Rugby to take proactive stance same-sex relationship issues
The player, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the union needs to be proactive about educating both players and coaches.
Challenges strengthen Manusina 7s
Head coach Filoi Eneliko knows her team has not had enough tournaments to compete in as they build up for the World Sevens Challenger Series next weekend.
Super Rugby Pacific: Round 1 results wrap
They were close, but yet so far. At least for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, it was, in the first round of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Drua and Moana Pasifika eye strong starts in 2025 season
The Fijian Drua host the Brumbies in Suva, while oana Pasifika meets the Western Force in Perth tomorrow to kick off their Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Cricket PNG promises payment to Barramundis players
Cricket PNG has confirmed it has outstanding payments to make to members of the men's national team from last year's T20 World Cup commitment.
Ex-Fijiana coach and player urge FRU to address same-sex relationships
The former Fijiana rugby figures are calling for a code of conduct amid the debate on same-sex relationships in the sport.
Teams invited to apply for OFC pro-league spots
Oceania Football says eight teams will be finalised in September and given licenses to compete in the league, which is set to kick off in January.
Super Bowl winner Mailata: 'Don't be afraid to dip your toes in the water'
The 27-year-old, who has Samoan ancestry and NZ roots, was lost for words following the Philadelphia Eagles' historic Super Bowl win on Monday.
Lilywhites excited about Fijian signings
The Eastern Suburbs Football Cub in Auckland is excited about their two Fijian signings ahead of the 2025 Northern League season.
Cricket PNG not dealing with issues - players
The Barramundis players are calling for the removal of Cricket PNG chief executive and payments for national duty commitments last year.
Pacific heritage players to feature in Super Bowl LIX
Ju Ju Smith-Schuster and Kingsley Suamataia will feature for Kansas City Chiefs, while Jordan Mailata be in for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Duo secure semi-pro contracts with NZ club
Thomas Dunn and Sterling Vasconcellos have joined the Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland in search of opportunities to develop their football skills and talents.
Pacific Games Council optimistic despite audit delays
Chief executive Andrew Minogue said that the PGC expects audit reports to be tabled within 12 months after a Pacific Games is completed.
Top Niuean bowler wants more game time for her country
"It hurts that I can't represent my own country, my own little island," champion Niuean bowler Olivia Bloomfield says.
Watch: Moana Pasifika builds depth in pre-season loss to Highlanders
The pre-season clash between Moana Pasifika and the Highlanders was always expected to be a tough one, and it lived up to the hype.
Preliminary report on Fijian boxer's death with sports minister
The Commission of Inquiry set up to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Ubayd Haider says it will only work with evidence.
'No decisions yet' on axing Rugby Sevens World Cup - governing body
A spokesperson said sevens is an investment for World Rugby.
Tala wary of challenge as they eye fifth title
The Tonga Tala netball team is wary of the challenge they will receive at the PacificAUS Netball series in Brisbane next month.
World Cup qualifiers focus for 'Ikale Tahi
The Tonga rugby team will be prioritising a strong outing at the Pacific Nations Cup series in July, with hopes of securing direct entry to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Fiji Sevens drops ball in Perth
However, the team still retain their lead at the top of the points table, although they are now tied with Argentina and Spain, on 48 points each.