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Edwin Ipape touted to ‘walk into NRL’ by leading coach as PNG Chiefs links addressed
Leigh Leopards star Edwin Ipape has been tipped to ‘walk into the NRL’ by his Papua New Guinea head coach Jason Demetriou, with links to new franchise PNG Chiefs addressed. Mount Hagen native Ipape has been with Leigh since the beginning of the...
Andrew Fifita opens up on devastating backlash of allegiance switch
While the idea of representing your heritage is nearly every rugby league player's dream today, the pride was not always felt for a lot of stars, with one premiership winner seeing the ugly side of the decision. Former Cronulla Sharks prop Andrew...
Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 2
The second week of the Pacific Championships will play out in Port Moresby and Brisbane as four nations lock horns. Papua New Guinea had the bye in the opening round of the Pacific Bowl, but will be eager to make a strong impression when they take...
Vinaka, Bula
FIJI Bati fullback Jahream Bula delivered a blistering performance on Saturday, crossing for four tries to lead his side to a commanding 44-24 win over the Cook Islands Aitu in their Pacific Bowl Championship opener at the Santos National Football...
$13m star’s stunning role switch; Tiger’s huge response to exit rumour — Pac Champs Talking Pts
The first week of the Pacific Championships has come and gone — but it made a splash. Fiji ran riot early against the Cook Islands, who rallied back in the second half to lose 44-24 at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. Then on Sunday...
Where is she now? Marg Foster
Marg Foster has never shied away from a battle, whether it’s been as the 96th netballer to wear the silver fern, as a coach guiding some of the country’s best players, taking on breast cancer, or as a mentor to women in her hometown of...
Orchids say two losses are a simple fix, eye stronger return against Tonga
The PNG Orchids believe their back-to-back defeats are a simple fix and remain confident of bouncing back when they face Tonga next weekend in the Pacific Championships. After going down to Australia in the PM's XIII Match and the Cook Islands in...
Fiji Bati focus on maintaining Young talent after in over Aitu
Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica says developing and exposing young local players remains the team’s main focus in the Pacific Championships, following their 44–24 victory over the Cook Islands Aitu at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port...
How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview
Arsenal host Crystal Palace this Sunday afternoon, with the big talking point being Eberechi Eze’s return to face his former club. The 27-year-old was a talismanic figure for the Eagles after joining from QPR in 2020, but it was last season when...
How to watch Aston Villa vs Man City: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview
Two of the in-form teams in the Premier League meet this Sunday as Aston Villa take on Manchester City at Villa Park. The Villans may have been defeated by Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League on Thursday night, but their EPL form has been...
Classic 20-Sheep Final A Crowning Gloy For New Shearing Stand At Hawke’s Bay Show
Press Release – Shearing Sports New Zealand The Open woolhandling final provided a 59th career Open win for reigning New Zealand Shears and North Island Circuit champion Keryn Herbert, of Te Kuiti. The Great Raihania Shears’ new Colin Watson-Paul...
Māori ocean rights under threat: Why Pasifika should be paying attention
A controversial move by the New Zealand Government to tighten laws around customary marine title is sparking growing concern among Māori, and Pacific communities are being urged to pay close attention. The coalition government’s proposed changes...
The European Union and the Pacific Community boost border security in Marshall Islands with advanced X-Ray technology
Photo: European Union Ambassador Barbara Plinkert and Marshall Islands Minister Anthony Muller, key handover of the Airport X-ray machine The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has received a state-of-the-art X-ray machine to reinforce border...
Survivor champion Parvati Shallow thinks Donald Trump would 'probably die' on the series: 'His face would melt off' By Lauren Huff
Donald Trump wouldn't last long on the island, at least according to Survivor champ Parvati Shallow. Asked which politicians she thinks would do well on the series, the reality TV star, who has appeared in multiple seasons of the aforementioned...
How to watch Pacific Championships 2025: free streams, fixture list for rugby league tournament
If the opening round thrillers between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa in the men's Pacific Cup and the Kiwi Ferns and Fetū Sāmoa in the women's Pacific Cup are any indication, the gap between Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations, once a yawning chasm, is getting...
Tigers superstar stuns with epic first half blitz as Fiji thrash Cook Islands in Pacific Bowl opener
Jahream Bula’s four tries have led Fiji to a dominant 44-24 victory over the Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships opener. Bula had four tries at half time but wasn’t able to add to his tally after the break. Watch every game of the 2025...
A Hall of Fame cycling career that got rolling in Maple Ridge
Published 8:00 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The BC Sports Hall of Fame has inducted the new members from its class of 2025, and along with soccer great Christine Sinclair and BC Hockey icon Ray Ferraro, was a world class mountain biker who grew up...
Team chemistry key, says Kamikamica
VODAFONE Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica has emphasised the importance of team chemistry in helping younger players adjust to the international rugby league environment. With several new faces in the squad, Kamikamica and the leadership group...
Pacific rugby league action set to kick off this weekend
Fiji Bati proved too strong for Cook Islands last year, winning 56-6 in the Pacific Championships Bowls Challenge. Photo: Facebook / NRL Opinion - All the waiting ends when the Pacific Championships Bowl Challenge rolls off in Port Moresby on...
Pacific rugby league action set to kick of this weekend
Fiji Bati proved too strong for Cook Islands last year, winning 56-6 in the Pacific Championships Bowls Challenge. Photo: Facebook / NRL Opinion - All the waiting ends when the Pacific Championships Bowl Challenge rolls off in Port Moresby on...