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
SportsWeekend Wrap: Poua rise, Warriors split results and All Blacks build for IrelandThe Hurricanes Poua are emerging as a force, the Warriors endured mixed fortunes, and the All Blacks are rebuilding confidence ahead of a blockbuster clash with Ireland.PMN NewsMon, 13 Jul
Sports‘Why would you move?’ Warriors lock in Te Maire Martin as NRL finals push heats upWarriors have secured key pieces of their future with Martin and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak re-signing as the club prepares for a crucial clash with the Tigers.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul
Sports • Sāmoa • Fiji • Tonga • Cook Islands • NiuePacific power drives Blues to Origin gloryNew South Wales stun Queensland 30-12 in front of Pacific leaders to reclaim the State of Origin Shield.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Jul
Politics • Papua New Guinea • Sāmoa • TongaSecurity in focus as Pacific leaders gather in Brisbane after peace pact, China missile testLeaders from Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Sāmoa meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Brisbane for talks set to centre on regional security.Christine RovoiWed, 08 Jul
SportsThe Two-Point Curse: Why battered Warriors are still a finals threat despite brutal injury tollThe Warriors have now fallen in three of their last four games by two points or less but with key players sidelined and young talent stepping up, the narrow losses are telling a deeper story.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun
Sports • Cook IslandsPacific flyer lights up reshuffled Warriors but injury casts shadow over Cowboys' winCook Islands international Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad delivered a four-try masterclass as concern quickly shifts to forward Jackson Ford after a serious-looking injury.Christine RovoiMon, 22 Jun
Sports • Papua New GuineaPNG's 2028 NRL dream gathers pace with key coaching and player recruitment movesFrom star signings to stronger pathways, the foundations are being put in place for Papua New Guinea's historic entry into the NRL. PMN NewsFri, 19 Jun
