Rugby League

Sports •

Niue

Niue Rugby League: Building bridges from grassroots level to global competition

As Niue strives to carve its place on the international rugby league stage, two administrators share insights on what needs to happen.

Matt ManukuoThu, 27 Mar

Sports

NZ Warriors eye improvement against Sydney Roosters

The New Zealand Warriors will be seeking their second win of the season when they come up against the Roosters at Go Media Stadium tonight.

Matt ManukuoFri, 21 Mar

Pacific Region •

Tonga

Heilala Festival 2025: Rugby league joins weeklong celebration

The annual festival is set to welcome the inaugural Heilala Rugby League 9s tournament, which promises to blend sport, culture, and entertainment into a dynamic new experience in Tonga.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 28 Feb

Sports

Mana Pasifika bids for historic NRL spot

The franchise aims to retain young Pacific talent and strengthen rugby league ties in New Zealand.

Matt ManukuoMon, 10 Feb

Sports

NRL clubs' all-girls home provides learning space for teen talent

Seven Pasifika teenagers from Auckland have embarked on a unique rugby league journey.

Matt ManukuoMon, 20 Jan

Sports

Matty’s On the Five: sports stories that helped define the year

Matty’s On the Five is our weekly sports wrap covering five of the biggest sporting moments in Pacific sports as determined by Matt Manukuo.

Matt ManukuoMon, 16 Dec

Sports •

Tonga

MMT or Tonga XIII? Why Tonga’s league team have a new name

Tongan community leader Pakilau Manase Lua says the name change for their rugby league side hasn’t deterred loyal fans, despite work behind the scenes to keep Tongan sovereignty over the team name and management.

Khalia StrongTue, 05 Nov