Stories by Iliesa Tora

Fiji Men's Sevens defeated Spain 19-5 in the final of the Dubai 7s early on Monday morning (NZ Time) in the opening stanza of the 2024/2025 HSBC Sevens Series.

"FRU will defend the right of each player to maximise their return over their playing career."

New Zealand Bowls has said over 50 of the best bowlers from 30 nations are competing at the event this week.

Osea Kolinisau says the goal for his team is to win this weekend's Dubai Sevens tournament, which kicks off the 2024/2025 World Sevens Series.

As the first day of competition came to a close on Tuesday, a number of Pacific Island reps had gone through undefeated.

The Vanuatu Rally Championship made a comeback after a three-year hiatus.

New Zealand Bowls, who hosted the event, said the week was of significant benefit both to the emerging Pacific nations but also the heavyweights, like Australia.

Haider lost to China's Australia-based fighter Runqi Zhou in an IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title bout during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nadi.

There is a breeze of confidence flowing through the Flying Fijians camp as they fine-tune their game plan for Sunday morning's Test against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Samoa played defensively according to their game plan, as they worked on restricting New Zealand from scoring more than 10 goals, in a game the All Whites won 8-0 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on…

Needing just a draw, Tahiti piled the pressure on a Vanuatu side that could not find a way through.

The Vanuatu captain says New Zealand plays another level of football, after his side was thrashed 8-1 in the second Group B FIFA World Cup 2026 OFC Qualifiers on Frida night.

The church is working with the government and all stakeholders on education and awareness about the impact of drug use on individuals, families, and society in general as a whole.

Tahiti scored three second-half goals to beat Samoa at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Friday evening in the Group B clash.

The Oceania winner will qualify for the FIFA World Cup '26, while the runner-up will get the chance to qualify through a play-off round.

Gyan Singh says the Boxing Commission of Fiji and the South Pacific Boxing Promotions need to be held accountable for Ubayd Haider's untimely passing.

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Samoa and Vanuatu both know that the second and third round of Group B matches of the FIFA World Cup 26 Oceania Qualifiers in New Zealand this weekend will be tough.

There is shock and disappointment in the Fiji boxing community as the news of the death of one of its most promising talent is shared across the country and the Fijian diaspora.

Head coach Mick Byrne said following the historic 24-19 win over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Monday morning (NZ time), that they need to keep producing results.

The union said in a statement that the Interim Board has passed on the baton to the new leadership after a transformative tenure.

The 'Ikale Tahi head coach said it was a disappointing finish; meanwhile, the Flying Fijians have named several Europe-based players for their clash against Wales.

The Tonga XIII co-captain said they are all set to once again play for their fans and families in the Pacific Championships Cup final.

That is the message Tonga XIII head coach Kristian Woolf has given his warriors as they prepare to meet the champion Australia Kangaroos in Sydney on Sunday.