Iliesa Tora

The secretary-general of Niue Rugby Union says she is committed to advocate for the inclusive growth across smaller Pacific rugby unions.

The Fijian national men's football team has been invited to compete in the Football Association of Thailand tournament, the Fiji FA chief executive has confirmed.

Captain Kurtley Beale says he hopes the First Nations-Pasifika XV team will be retained for future international matches against touring sides in Australia.

Solomon Islands women's football team celebrated after OFC Women's Nations Cup triumph.

Mick Byrne says short preparation time and smaller squads in the Pacific Nations Cup are two key issues that continue to affect Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.

But NZ Rugby maintains Pacific Island heritage players are free to choose which country they represent, in line with international eligibility regulations.

The Samoans were missing several of their leading players in their Pacific Nations Cup build-up.

The sons of All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones and former Manu Samoa representative Mike Umaga, are set to carry Samoa's hopes against Scottish team.

Lemalu Tusi Pisi wants Friday night's one-off Test match at Eden Park to set the tone for the Samoans as they set their sights firmly on securing a place at 2027 Rugby World Cup.

A former Fiji captain says is excited by the selection of his son and the son of a former teammate in the Fijian national team for their game against Scotland.

Head coach Mick Byrne praised his players for their grit in the 29-14 vicotry over the visitors in front of over 10,000 fans at the National Stadium in Suva.

And in the process, qualifying for the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup later this year and the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The Tahitians signalled their intentions early when the competition kicked off nine days ago, and they finished with 72 gold, 41 silver and 29 bronze medals.

And Tahiti has stamped its mark as the team to beat when it hosts the Pacific Games in two years' time.

The French territory has more than double the gold medals of nearest rival with 59, and 117 medals in total.

Skipper Harry Wilson scored in the dying minutes to help Australia clinch victory and avenge their 2023 World Cup loss.

Palau's Health Ministry is asking athletes, teams, visitors and the people of the islands to protect themselves as much as possible from mosquito bites.

Nehemiah Elder created history in Koror winning tripple gold medals and set nine records in the men's 88kh categoty on day five of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.

Samoa now has nine gold medals to its name, while Fiji and Australia have jumped into third and fourth spots, respectively.

The former All Blacks Sevens rep has achieved what his dad did 30-odd years ago.

Solomon Islands PM has confirmed that Solomon King FC is one of the 13 clubs now awaiting final selection by the OFC for the pro-league set to kick-off in January 2026.

Tahiti's dominance in swimming on day four of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games was broken by some golden moments shared by other Pacific Island swimmers.

The Fijian mentor told reporters this week that players have been challenged to stay focused on Sunday's clash agains the Wallabies in Sydney.

Niue was not listed on the medal table after day two of competition. It had been there on day one.

Salesi Rayasi is with the Fiji squad ahead of their test against Australia on Sunday.