Latest Sports news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has vowed to do whatever he can to take Manchester United "higher and higher" after his loan from Shanghai Shenhua was extended. Ighalo is set to stay at Old Trafford until January 31
The Fiji Football Association is hoping to begin assisting players and officials who have been badly affected due to COVID-19 and TC Harold by the end of this week. Fiji FA CEO Mohammed Yusuf says they are waiting
After an impressive performance for their clubs in Round 3 of the NRL, Fijian players are expected to once again spark up the competition this week. Waqa Blake and Maika Sivo who scored tries for the Parramatta Eel
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stepped into the debate about German Bundesliga players who protested during matches against the death of George Floyd, saying that they should be applauded and not punished. Borussi
Ahead of their Super Rugby Aoetearoa clash Beauden Barrett has reminded younger brother Jordie how he used to make him cry in their backyard games. The pair will square off against each other for the first time at
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed two rule changes and one reinforced focus for the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. New Zealand Herald reports that golden point tiebreakers and the ability for teams to replace red
Floyd Mayweather Jnr will reportedly pay for the funeral services for George Floyd. George Floyd, died last week in Minneapolis after Police officer Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes.
Former Fiji Bati captain Wes Naiqama has been formally appointed head coach of the Kaiviti Silktails rugby league club. The 37-year-old former NRL star joined the coaching staff of the Ron Massey Cup newcomers earl
The All Blacks' schedule could see a radical shakeup, should a new proposal be accepted at a meeting of rugby's leading governing bodies in two weeks. June 15 is the date that rugby, as it is traditionally schedule
Two Fijian Rugby players who are currently playing in France are being by eyed by the France National 7s Team for next year’s Olympic Games. Rugbypass reports that the Souyaux Angouleme Club wing, Ledua Mau has b
English Premier League leaders Liverpool have shown their support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. Players from the current European champions posted pictures on their social media accounts of the squad takin
One-third of Rugby Australia's staff will be made redundant in the coming months in the first stage of an organisational restructure which was announced yesterday. In a statement, Rugby Australia says that 47 of it
Top rugby referee Nigel Owens is backing World Rugby’s suggested introduction of the orange card which aims to clamp down on high tackles. The orange card was one of a the recommendations given by World Rugby whi
Almost 4.5 million Australians tuned in to the NRL’s return to screens across round three which is the fifth-largest TV audience in a regular-season weekend in NRL history. According to NRL.COM, by Saturday night
Barcelona will resume their La Liga title defence against Real Mallorca following the coronavirus shutdown. Football was suspended in Spain on 12 March but Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said it can resume.
The Brisbane Bombers are ready to become the 17th team in the NRL competition. The franchise's bid director Nick Livermore says Australia's Rugby League Commission is clearing the runway to expand the NRL and the B
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read and former Black Sticks women's captain Kayla Whitelock’s achievements have been recognised and they have been named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Read is rec
Fiji Bati star, Viliame Kikau scored a try for the Penrith Panthers as they drew 14-all with the Newcastle Knights last night. Also scoring a try for the Knights was Fiji Bati player, Jacob Saifiti. Api Korois
Viliame Kikau and Apisai Koroisau have been listed to start for the Panthers in their Round 3 match against the Newcastle Knights tonight. Koroisau will start at hooker while Kikau will start at second row. Th
The Canberra Raiders have stunned the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park with a commanding 22-6 victory. The Raiders have not won three games to open a season since 2005 but their English halfback George Williams helped
