SportsPride of a nation: PNG Chiefs unveil jersey after court victoryPapua New Guinea’s NRL entry passes its biggest milestone yet with a cultural reveal in Port Moresby after overcoming NZ Rugby’s legal challenge. PMN NewsWed, 21 Oct
Law & Order • Aotearoa New Zealand • Papua New Guinea • AustraliaPNG Chiefs win first round against New Zealand RugbyHigh Court has cleared Papua New Guinea’s new NRL franchise to launch its brand next week. But the legal war over the iconic name is far from over.Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct
Sports • SāmoaStatement Time: Toa Sāmoa urged to fire warning shot in RLWC opener against FranceFour years after their fairytale run to the final, Sāmoa kick off their tournament tonight with former dual international Joe Vagana saying the side have the fire and strike power to go all the way.Elton Lonaratha JnrFri, 16 Oct
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • AustraliaKiwis suffer last-gasp heartbreak as the Kangaroos snatch World Cup openerNew Zealand were minutes away from a famous win in Sydney before Reece Walsh and winger Jack Bostock turned the game around while Kiwis' debutant Kalyn Ponga left late with an arm injury.Christine RovoiFri, 16 Oct
SportsAll Blacks bring the brotherhood to Kiwis' World Cup build-upA visit from NZ’s rugby union stars gave the Kiwis a boost in Sydney with both teams talking up the bond between the black jerseys ahead of their Tests.Christine RovoiThu, 15 Oct
SportsKiwis’ forward pack holds key to World Cup opening clash against Australia, experts sayPacific Huddle host Tuilagi William Leolahi believes New Zealand has the power to challenge the defending champions amid a strong team bond.Elton Lonaratha JnrThu, 15 Oct
Sports • TongaMate Ma’a Tonga’s 40-year legacy lives on through generationsFrom the pioneers who first wore the red and white in 1986 to the players preparing for another RLWC, a reunion in NZ marks MMT’s place in Tongan identity.Elton Lonaratha JnrMon, 12 Oct
Sports • Cook Islands • TongaTonga’s women win the battle while Mennenga’s 40 goes unrewardedTonga beat the Cook Islands in an international rugby league fixture, while Miramar Rangers top the men’s football standings.PMN NewsMon, 12 Oct
Sports • SāmoaFrom cleaning a home to the Kiwis: Laban’s World Cup call-upThe Sāmoa-born Warriors forward says his father helped guide his decision to represent New Zealand as a new generation of talent prepares for rugby league’s biggest stage.Christine RovoiSat, 10 Oct
Sports • Sāmoa • FijiPacific women’s teams ready to make World Cup historySāmoa bring experience and fresh faces, Fiji prepare for their first World Cup and PNG chase upsets on home soil.PMN NewsThu, 08 Oct
