SportsHarris-Tavita steps up, Wahs women pay price and Fijiana fall short against the SpringboksFrom dominant displays to narrow margins, it was another huge weekend of sporting action across the Pacific. Here is what you may have missed. PMN NewsMon, 17 Aug
SportsWarriors carry cultural pride, finals pressure into big NRL weekendThe Warriors’ men are chasing a top-two finish against Brisbane while the women look to strengthen their finals push against Wests Tigers.PMN NewsFri, 14 Aug
SportsPanthers star Brian To’o joins PNG Chiefs in major Pacific signingThe Penrith and Toa Sāmoa star will reunite with Jarome Luai when Papua New Guinea enters the NRL in 2028.PMN NewsMon, 10 Aug
SportsGriffiths’ gamble pays off as Warriors women stun Newcastle KnightsA switch helped Stacey Waaka and Tysha Ikenasio fire the Warriors wāhine to a 22-14 win while Luke Metcalf made the most of his chance.PMN NewsSun, 09 Aug
SportsWarriors’ young Pacific stars rewarded ahead of Panthers showdown Warriors head coach Andrew Webster has backed two of his rising young guns, Jacob Laban and Leka Halasima, to deliver at Friday's blockbuster.PMN NewsThu, 06 Aug
SportsTongan powerhouse announces Warriors wāhine arrival while Wahs men hit backMele Hufanga made an impact on her Warriors debut, scoring a try while the men's side returned to the winners’ circle with a statement 42-6 victory over the Titans to stay in the NRL top four.PMN NewsMon, 03 Aug
Sports • Papua New GuineaZac Lomax backs PNG Chiefs to 'shock the NRL' after signing for club's 2028 debutThe former State of Origin star has become the latest marquee signing for the Chiefs as the club continues to build a powerhouse roster ahead of its historic 2028 debut.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
Sports • SāmoaJarome Luai brings winning pedigree as Eels turn to Toa Sāmoa star to revive title push The four-time NRL premiership winner will join Parramatta in 2027, reuniting with Mitchell Moses as the Eels look for the spark to return them to finals contention. Latonya LoleWed, 15 Jul
Sports • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaAustralia's record $600m Pacific rugby deal tied to 'invisible string', report claimsCanberra is using sports as a strategic tool to deepen its influence in the Pacific but critics warn the focus on league could leave rugby union nations such as Fiji looking elsewhere, including China.PMN NewsWed, 15 Jul
Sports • TongaTonga’s rugby league dream gets a major boost with new facilities on the way, PM saysAfter producing some of rugby league’s biggest stars without elite facilities at home, Tonga is preparing for a new era with major investment in pathways, stadium upgrades and high-performance support.Christine RovoiMon, 13 Jul
