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Football: Tahiti claim Oceania Qualifiers semi-final spot with 2-0 win
Needing just a draw, Tahiti piled the pressure on a Vanuatu side that could not find a way through.
Kaltak says All Whites on 'a different level'
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.
Fiji Methodist leader calls for partnerships to address drug issue
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.
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Tahiti chase semifinals spot after 3-0 win over Samoa
Tahiti scored three second-half goals to beat Samoa at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on Friday evening in the Group B clash.
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Race for semifinal spots heats up
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.
Father of late Fijian boxer plans lawsuit over son's death
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.
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika look formidable - can they make it to the top in 2025?
Opinion - They should now should be matured enough to take on the best and finish above the best, writes Iliesa Tora.
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Samoa and Vanuatu eye tough matches
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.
Fijian boxing community mourns passing of rising star Ubayd Haider
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.
Flying Fijians shift focus to Spain after Welsh victory
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.
New FRU Board appointed
The union said in a statement that the Interim Board has passed on the baton to the new leadership after a transformative tenure.
Autumn Nations Series: Tonga lose out, Fijians get back players
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.
Jasaon Taumalolo: 'We do not fear any opposition'
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.
'Just play footy'
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.
Tonga holds on: Katoa buries Kiwis' hopes with winning field goal
Isaiya Katoa fielded a goal from 30 metres out with four minutes to go to give Tonga XIII a 25-24 win in the deciding Pacific Cup championship game.
Flying Fijians name all local players for Scotland
No Europe-based player has been named in the Flying Fijians match-day squad to meet Scotland in Murrayfield on Sunday morning (NZ time).
Fetu Samoa win Pacific Bowl title and secure world cup spot
Samoan fans, among the 2000-odd crowd celebrated as the 2024 women's Pacific Bowls final came to an end.
Big rugby league matches to set pace for 2025
Pacific Cup rugby action in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea this weekend will determine future standings of Pasifika teams involved.
Tongans silently confident of a win on Kiwi land
There is a silent breeze of confidence flowing through the Tonga XIII rugby league team camp.
Flying Fijians July tour report exposes Fiji Rugby's financial struggles
RNZ Pacific has obtained a copy of the 23-page tour report which exposes a chronic weakness in the FRU's operations practices.
Tonga Football Association recruits overseas players to boost performance
Program manager Atelaite Tu'ivailala believes the inclusion of overseas-based players in their national squads has lifted the players' and teams' performances.
Fijian boxer in induced coma: Boxing Commission of Fiji launches inquiry
BCF chairman Adi Narayan said a team has started investigating what happened on Saturday that led to Ubayd Haider's eventual hospitalisation.
Fijian boxer's family clings onto hope as he remains in intensive care after TKO loss
Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery on Saturday night after a TKO defeat to China's Runqi Zhou.
Byrne eyes good results against Tier 1 teams on tour
The Flying Fijians head coach said that facing Scotland, Wales, and Ireland is a big opportunity for the team to do well and improve their ranking.