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Latest news: Pacific Island Nations

'Haven't heard anything': Bai dodges PNG question

'Haven't heard anything': Bai dodges PNG question

Gold Coast rising star Cooper Bai looms as an obvious target for expansion side the PNG Chiefs, who enter the NRL from 2028.

Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

Bennett predicts 'blow-up' over PNG's salary cap

NRL master coach Wayne Bennett has voiced concerns over the decision to grant tax-free salaries to players at the PNG Chiefs.

Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Luai set to join PNG as Chiefs nab try-scoring ace

Wests Tigers superstar Jarome Luai is expected to confirm he will join the PNG Chiefs, who have locked in Souths' ace Alex Johnston as their first signing.

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'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

'PNG is ready': PM welcomes Chiefs' pursuit of Luai

The PNG Chiefs' pursuit of Jarome Luai proves the franchise is ready to make a splash when it enters the NRL in 2028, says prime minister James Marape.

Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role

Gun for hire: Ex-Wallaby Genia eyes PNG Chiefs role

An-ex Wallabies son of a Papua New Guinea gun says he'd welcome the chance to cross codes and work with the PNG Chiefs ahead of their entry to the NRL in 2028.

Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels

Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels

The newly-inked Tassiriki Call from a group of Pacific nations demands a fossil fuel treaty, the strategic use of international law, and rejects CCS technology.

'Really, really simple': Moana demise to spark overhaul

'Really, really simple': Moana demise to spark overhaul

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has weighed in as another Super Rugby format overhaul looms thanks to Moana Pasifika's impending competition exit.

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Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Lomax debuts as Force go down to Drua in thriller

Ex-NRL star Zac Lomax came off the bench to debut but the Western Force lost to the Fijian Drua after Ben Donaldson's late long-range penalty kick flew wide.

Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Cat-five Maila set to weaken before Queensland crossing

Tropical Cyclone Maila has strengthened in the sea between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and has smashed records as a category five storm.

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets

Two of Australia's biggest banks have recorded noticeable rises in the value of fuel transactions, with one also seeing evidence of potential stockpiling.

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Fuel support considered for diesel-dependent Pacific

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is looking at measures to help Pacific nations deal with the fuel supply crisis sparked by the Middle East war.

PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions

PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions

PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions

PNG Chiefs coach reveals NRL recruitment ambitions

Would-be PNG Chiefs players must put the club's culture before cash, says highly-rated foundation coach Willie Peters.

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Head coach Willie Peters agrees to join PNG NRL side

Willie Peters is expected to be named the head coach of the NRL's forthcoming 19th team, to be based out of Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby.

Reds silence Drua for Fijian first and fourth-straight

The Reds have rested three Wallabies and still managed to win for the first time in Fiji, keeping the Drua try-less in a bonus point 21-6 victory.

Verve remains but Reds can play it smart in Fiji: coach

The Queensland Reds will chase a maiden win in Fiji, on their fourth visit, without rested captain Fraser McReight and in-form flyhalf Carter Gordon.

Understrength Brumbies suffer first-ever loss to Drua

The ACT Brumbies have missed an opportunity to go top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder, losing to hosts Fijian Drua in Ba.

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Culture 'way more important' as All Stars ends in draw

The Indigenous and Maori All Stars have played out a pulsating draw in Hamilton, with Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall starring.

Indigenous women stage fight back for All Stars win

Krystal Blackwell and Jada Taylor came up with some big moments that helped the Indigenous All Stars come from 14-0 down to beat their Maori counterparts.

Miracle worker leads Moana to first Super win in Fiji

A hat-trick to new captain Miracle Faiilagi has fired Moana Pasifika to a landmark Super Rugby Pacific win over the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.

Drua pledge toughness on road as Mataele eyes World Cup

Fijian-born winger Manasa Mataele will return home to impart toughness in the Drua and attempt to revive his Test career ahead of next year's World Cup.

Financial boon for Fijian rugby with tournament invite

Fijian rugby is set to flourish following their inclusion in the Nations Championship, with the financial windfall set to improve facilities on the island.

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia will provide $48 million to its Pacific neighbours to help manage and contain a surge in HIV infections, in a move lauded by advocates as life-saving.

Samoa's NRL stars eye own piece of national history

Samoa's rugby league team can claim one of the nation's biggest ever sporting trophies, if they defeat New Zealand to win a maiden Pacific Cup title.

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