Fiji · Sport / Rugby Union
Flying Fijians make ten changes as Bituniyata prepares for debut against Ireland
Jake White has made ten starting-team changes ahead of Fiji's Ireland Test, with Setareki Bituniyata in line for a debut.
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New Zealand · Sport / Rugby League
Naufahu Whyte races to recover for World Cup final against Australia
Kiwis prop Naufahu Whyte remains in contention for Sunday's World Cup final despite an ankle injury sustained against Tonga.
New Zealand / Samoa · Sport / Rugby League
Stacey Waaka hat-trick sends Kiwi Ferns past Fetu Sāmoa
Stacey Waaka scored three tries as New Zealand defeated Fetu Sāmoa 32–0 to secure a women's World Cup final place.
New Zealand / Tonga · Sport / Rugby League
Kiwis eliminate Tonga 34–10 as Ponga returns to World Cup stage
New Zealand beat Tonga 34–10 in Newcastle to reach the men's Rugby League World Cup final, with Kalyn Ponga returning from injury.
New Zealand, Cook Islands · Rugby League
Mackenzie Wiki finds her place as Kiwi Ferns prepare for Samoa
Mackenzie Wiki is making her mark in a new position for the Kiwi Ferns, bringing both New Zealand and Cook Islands heritage into her World Cup journey.
Aotearoa New Zealand · Rugby League
Wheel Kiwis score twice in heavy World Cup defeat to France
New Zealand lost 120–10, with Kauri Murray and Nikia Fa’atau scoring.
Fiji · Rugby League
Paseka returns as Fiji name side to face Australia
Maria Paseka returns from injury as the Bulikula reshape their semi-final side.
Samoa · Rugby League
Samoa name Volkman after Harris-Tavita injury
Ronald Volkman is named at five-eighth as Samoa prepare to face Australia.
New Zealand · Rugby League
Kiwis lose Ronaldo Mulitalo for Tonga World Cup semi-final
New Zealand winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has received a one-match suspension following his send-off against Fiji, ruling him out of the World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
Samoa · Rugby League
Samoa awaits Chanel Harris-Tavita injury news before Australia semi-final
Samoa playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita faces a race to be fit for the Australia semi-final after a hamstring injury against Tonga.
Tonga, Samoa · Rugby League
Tonga–Samoa World Cup clash draws 1.5 million average Australian viewers
New television figures show the Tonga–Samoa World Cup clash attracted a large Australian audience.
New Zealand · Rugby League
Kiwis lose Jacob Laban as Phoenix Crossland returns for Tonga semi-final
New Zealand loses Jacob Laban to injury, with Phoenix Crossland returning from suspension before the Tonga World Cup semi-final.
Samoa · Boxing
Asofa-Solomona says defeat to Paul Gallen could end his boxing career
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has described the personal stakes ahead of Friday's boxing showdown with Paul Gallen.
Samoa · Rugby Union
Samoa rugby governance changes leave national teams competing
Samoa’s national rugby teams will continue competing internationally under a governance arrangement reported by Talamua, despite Lakapi Samoa stepping back from the World Rugby Council.
Samoa · Rugby League
Samoa captain Junior Paulo escapes suspension ahead of Australia semi-final
Junior Paulo has received a warning for a Grade 1 shoulder charge and is available for Samoa's World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Samoa · Rugby League
Fetu Samoa’s young stars bring confidence into first World Cup semi-final
Fetu Samoa’s first Rugby League World Cup semi-final appearance has been powered by a generation already making its mark on the international stage.
Samoa · Other Sports
Netball Samoa explains coaching change after World Cup qualification
Netball Samoa’s chief executive says the decision to appoint a new head coach reflects ambitions for the team’s next stage after its recent success.
French Polynesia ( Tahiti ) · Other Sports
Tahiti claim record fifth Oceania beach soccer crown and World Cup place
Tahiti have secured a record fifth OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup title, beating Solomon Islands 4–3 at Aorai Tini Hau in Pirae.
Fiji · Rugby League
Fiji captain Api Koroisau faces injury uncertainty after World Cup exit
Fiji Bati captain Api Koroisau was taken to hospital for X-rays after a head clash against New Zealand, with a suspected broken jaw.
Samoa · Rugby League
Samoa to face Australia in rematch of 2022 World Cup final
Toa Samoa face Australia at Allianz Stadium on 8 November in a rematch of the 2022 Rugby League World Cup final.
Tonga · Rugby League
Tonga set for World Cup semi-final showdown with New Zealand
Tonga face New Zealand in Newcastle on 7 November with a place in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup final at stake.
Samoa · Rugby League
Tonga edge Samoa 20–18 in World Cup thriller before record crowd
Tonga beat Samoa 20–18 at CommBank Stadium before 29,411 spectators, with Addin Fonua-Blake scoring the decisive try.
Fiji · Rugby League
Fiji Bulikula to face record-breaking Jillaroos in World Cup semi-final
Fiji Bulikula will meet Australia in their first Women's Rugby League World Cup semi-final after the Jillaroos' record 124–6 victory over Wales.
Aotearoa New Zealand · Rugby League
Mulitalo to miss Tonga semi-final after accepting one-match ban
New Zealand winger Ronaldo Mulitalo will miss the Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga after accepting a one-match suspension.