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Edwin Ipape touted to ‘walk into NRL’ by leading coach as PNG Chiefs links addressed

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...

Owner:  Simon P. W. Glazebrook, Timothy & Desere Orrill-Legg
Andrew Fifita opens up on devastating backlash of allegiance switch
Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 2

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...

Owner:  Paul Stewart

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...

Owner:  Tiong Hiew King
$13m star’s stunning role switch; Tiger’s huge response to exit rumour — Pac Champs Talking Pts
Where is she now? Marg Foster

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...

Owner:  Mark Jennings & Tim Murphy
Orchids say two losses are a simple fix, eye stronger return against Tonga

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...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Fiji Bati focus on maintaining Young talent after in over Aitu

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...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview

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...

Owner:  Future PLC
How to watch Aston Villa vs Man City: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview

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...

Owner:  Future PLC
Classic 20-Sheep Final A Crowning Gloy For New Shearing Stand At Hawke’s Bay Show
Māori ocean rights under threat: Why Pasifika should be paying attention

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...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
The European Union and the Pacific Community boost border security in Marshall Islands with advanced X-Ray technology
Survivor champion Parvati Shallow thinks Donald Trump would 'probably die' on the series: 'His face would melt off' By Lauren Huff
How to watch Pacific Championships 2025: free streams, fixture list for rugby league tournament

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...

Owner:  Future PLC
Tigers superstar stuns with epic first half blitz as Fiji thrash Cook Islands in Pacific Bowl opener

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...

Owner:  Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Team chemistry key, says Kamikamica

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...

Owner:  Kirit Patel
Pacific rugby league action set to kick off this weekend

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...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
Pacific rugby league action set to kick of this weekend

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...

Owner:  New Zealand Government

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