Sport
Fijian women claim emotional win in first ever Hockey 5s World Cup outing
Fiji women's national hockey team defeated hosts Oman 3-2 at the Hockey 5s World Cup and created history by winning their first ever world cup match.
All Blacks v Flying Fijians: Test matches expected to be announced next month
RNZ Pacific understands the All Blacks will play two Test matches against the Flying Fijians - both games played offshore. Official announcement expected in February.
Duavata wins Bula 7s, Fiji and New Zealand claim Sigatoka titles
Duavata, Wanganui and other teams that played featured Fijian players who are working in New Zealand under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.
Black Ferns back island teams inclusion in Lions series
Black Ferns Liana Mikaele-Tu'u hopes that Pacific island teams will be included to play test matches against the British Lions.
Sports news in brief for December 22
A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region.
Rugby league: Storm, Knights confirmed for Lautoka game
Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights pre-season trial game, the first to be sanctioned by the National Rugby League (NRL) in Fiji, could be the launch pad needed for future NRL games in the country.
Weightlifting: Rainibogi ends Fiji’s 70-year wait for a male medallist on global stage
The biggest achievement on Wednesday at the International Weightlifting Federation's Grand Prix competition in Doha, Qatar belonged to Fiji's Taniela Rainibogi.
Fiji, Vanuatu work on pro-league set up
At least two island nations have revealed they are now working on having teams and the local systems are set up to support the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League.
Moana Pasifika to host Highlanders in historic Super Rugby clash in Tonga
Moana Pasifika will face the Highlanders in the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Cricket: Lou Vincent's return 'long overdue'
Leading commentator Bryan Waddle says former Black Cap Lou Vincent's second chance is long overdue after Vincent's life ban for match-fixing was relaxed, allowing his return to domestic cricket.
Moana Pasifika to play Highlanders in Nuku'alofa
Moana Pasifika is expected to play one of their Super Rugby Pacific match in Tonga for the first time next year.
Fiji Rugby board to meet World Rugby team, sets Olympic target
The Fiji Rugby Union Trustees Board will be meeting with a team from World Rugby in Suva this week to confirm funding for Fiji Rugby and Test match schedules for the Flying Fijians moving towards the…
Oceania football confirms key venues, dates for 2024 competitions
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has confirmed the host locations and dates for all competitions to be held across the region in 2024.
Wellington Phoenix climb to top of A-league with Melbourne City win
The unbeaten Wellington Phoenix have climbed to the top of the men's A-League standings with a 1-0 win over Melbourne City.
Pacific Games '23: Opening ceremony in pictures
Thousands of athletes from 24 Pacific island countries and territories will be vying for gold, silver and bronze in 24 sports over the next two weeks.
Olympic spots up for grab at Oceania 7s event
The stage is set for the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship in Brisbane, Australia this weekend.
Manu Samoa prop James Lay signs with Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika have signed Manu Samoa and Blues prop James Lay for the 2024 and 2025 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.
Kiwis deliver statement win over Toa Samoa
A double to Jamayne Isaako in his first game for the Kiwis since 2019 has helped New Zealand to a dominant 50-0 win over Samoa in their Pacific Championships clash at Eden Park, Auckland.
Big challenges for Pacific nations as World Rugby maps way forward
Analysis - What's next for the three Pacific island nations after their Rugby World Cup campaign comes to an end? Our senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora breaks it down.
