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Samoa cyclists 'chase time' to prepare for overseas competitions
Bike Samoa Federation will be holding regular time trials as the work towards developing and preparing athletes who can compete at regional or international events.
Q&A: Fiji's new Great Council of Chiefs chairman on the needs of iTaukei people
Ratu Viliame Seruvakula, a former high-ranking Republic of Fiji Military Forces officer, says the chiefs must remain apolitical and help unite Fiji as a multiracial and multicultural society.
Kolinisau back home to steer Fiji Sevens to win Olympic gold
New Fiji men's sevens team coach Osea Kolinisau touched down in Nadi on Monday morning and met with current squad members as he begins mapping out the defense of the Olympic Games sevens gold medal.
Pasifika Sipoti: Moana Pasifika chase second win,
Pasifika Sipoti - a preview of weekend sports in the region. Moana Pasifika starting things off in Hamilton v Melbourne Rebels in the third round of Super Rugby Pacific tonight.
Fiji Rugby: Calls for changes and transparency as old habits die hard
Opinion - Nearly twelve months into running the show at the FRU, the Trustees Board appointed by the coalition government in 2023 appears to be creating more problems than solutions.
Fiji boxing needs to focus on upskilling - trainer
Fijian boxers should upskill themselves and stop turning the sport into a show that does not meet the standards fans expect, a Sydney-based Fijian boxing trainer Lepani Wilson says.
Pasifika rugby rivalry: Moana and Drua to face off in Melbourne
Both Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua lost their opening round Super Rugby Pacific games to Blues and the Highlanders. The two sides will be facing off at AAMI Park on Saturday.
Drua and Moana herald Pacific's weekend of sports
Pasifika Sipoti - a weekly preview of weekend sports in the region. Top on the agenda this weekend is the first round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific kicking off Friday evening.
Samoan tri-athletes fund their way to New Zealand meet
A lack of funding support has not has not dampened the spirits of the Triathlon Samoa athletes preparing for the New Zealand Sprint Distance Championships in Napier on Sunday.
Gollings eyes Tuwai and Drua players for Olympics
Defending the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics is the focus for Fiji men's sevens team head coach Ben Gollings.
Gap between NZ and Solomons women's soccer teams too big - Batram Suri
Solomons 11-1 drubbing by NZ at OFC Women's Olympic Qualifier final reveals the "gap is too big" between the Football Ferns and other teams in the region, the former Solomons star says.
Kava exports out of Fiji temporarily stopped - exporter
Kava exports from Fiji have temporarily stopped following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packs this month.
Drua and Moana Pasifika have work cut out
Analysis - Mastering set-pieces and staying switched on for the full 80 minutes will be critical for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Tahiti wins Beach Soccer World Cup opener v Argentina
Tahiti kicked off their 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign in Dubai with a 4-3 win over Argentina early on Friday morning.
Tonga's top cop says region making positive steps to fight drug problem
Commissioner Shane McLennan says they will continue the fight against illicit drugs in the Kingdom and work with partners in the region as well.
Pacific weightlifters to compete at Olympic qualifying event
Almost 200 weightlifters will compete across 20 different weight categories, including star lifters from Papua New Guinea, Solomon islands, Australia, and Fiji.
Tonga eyes semifinal spot at OFC Olympic qualifier
Tonga will be focusing on discipline and defence when they go up against the Samoan's in their final poll game at the OFC Women's Olympic Qualifier in Apia on Tuesday.
Appoint coaches with 'connection to the people' - Raiwalui
Former Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui says it is critical for Pacific Island rugby unions to recruit coaches that understand the culture and the people.
Super Rugby W: Samoa and Tonga welcome Penina Pasifika Women's side
Samoa and Tonga have backed the new Penina Pasifika women's rugby team that will be part of the Australia Rugby's Super W competition from this year.
Fiji boxing eye Paris Olympics
The Fiji Amateur Boxing Association has almost finalised its list boxers for the Olympic Games qualification tournament set down for May.
Pacific women's footballers eye Olympic spot at qualifier event in Apia
The 2024 Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women's Olympic Qualifier tournament in Samoa will determine who from the region will travel to France in July.
Suva Rugby calls for transparency in Flying Fijians head coach selection
The largest provincial rugby union is calling on Fiji Rugby for transparency and honesty around selecting the new head coach for the Flying Fijians, who are set to face the All Blacks in July.
Kava on tap 'available for everyone' - Tongan entrepreneur launches initiative
A Nuku'alofa business has started to sell 'sparkling kava' on tap for those interested in tasting the traditional brew.
Lakapi Samoa will discuss player allowances
The Samoa Rugby Union - Lakapi Samoa - will meet this week to discuss requests for salaries and allowances from members of the Manu Samoa Sevens team.
Rugby sevens: Manu Samoa, Fijiana face play-off risk
Samoa and the Fijiana women's team could be forced to play in the World Rugby Sevens promotion and elimination play-off in later in the year if they do not lift their current form.