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PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

PNG Chiefs secure record-breaking NRL sponsorship deal

The PNG Chiefs have secured the biggest sponsorship agreement in NRL history, with a deal worth roughly $15 million.

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

'Kick the gate open': Tongan tour a timely rugby dose

First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate case for annual action for the side after their big win in rugby-mad Tonga.

'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

'Irrelevant': Marshall unfazed by Luai's PNG trip

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says he was unaware Chiefs signing Jarome Luai would be travelling to PNG after the club's loss to North Queensland.

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'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

'Happy, fulfilled, hungry': Drua lure home Naisarani

Isi Naisarani, after an impressive season in Sydney club rugby, has been lured home to Fiji as the Drua build an impressive roster under new coach Brad Mooar.

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors

Pacific Islands Forum hosts Palau says it is determined to pursue a regional-wide condemnation of China for its recent missile test.

The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

The two sides to Australia's climate record in Pacific

Pacific nations are enthusiastic partners with Australia on renewable projects in their region but remain frustrated at high-emitting countries.

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

'If we're serious about it': Tonga's rugby reminder

Wycliff Palu, the former Wallaby with Tongan heritage, is invested in providing consistent exposure to the sport in a country that still loves rugby.

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Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Injured Nichols pulls out of Fiji Pro surf final

Isabella Nichols' ankle injury has forced her out of the Fiji Pro surfing final, handing the event win to the rival she regards as her little sister.

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Ankle injury could deny 'stoked' Aussie in Fiji final

Australian surfer Isabella Nichols has reached the final of the Fiji Pro, but she suffered an ankle injury in her semi-final and is having scans.

Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs

Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs

Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs

Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs

Critics of the planned turnout to the Pacific pre-COP are being "really disrespectful" to the region's aspirations for the summit, Anthony Albanese says.

Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages

Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau.

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Nichols scared but excited for Cloudbreak monsters

Some of the best waves of this year's World Surf League tour are set to land over the coming days at the Fiji Pro, with Cloudbreak to put on a show.

US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

Deep sea mining is deeply controversial across the Pacific but the US and New Zealand are teaming up to fund a Cook Islands port to aid the practice.

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders

Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

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Picklum among upsets as Moore takes surfing No.1 spot

Australian defending world surfing champion Molly Picklum remains without an event win this season after her upset loss in round two at the Fiji Pro.

Chief reasons why superstar Panther signed up with PNG

For the first time, four-time premiership winner Brian To'o has opened up on his decision to swap Penrith for PNG.

Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits.

Josh-ing around earns Armstrong thrilling PNG Open win

Canberra golfer Josh Armstrong has claimed his maiden victory on the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia with a two-shot win at the PNG Open.

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Pacific wants climate, development focus at summit

While the Pacific is often pitched as a geopolitical battleground, the region's leaders and advocates urge a focus on improving lives on the ground.

Aussie returns to pole position at PNG Open

Five Australians are separated by just three shots at the top of the PNG Open leaderboard with one round to play in Port Moresby.

Aussie Armstrong angles his way to lead at PNG Open

First-round leader Louis Dobbelaar and defending champion Cory Crawford are among the challengers as Josh Armstrong leads the PNG Open going into the weekend.

Aussies forced to wait as Canadian stars at Fiji Pro

Small conditions meant only three heats could be run at the Fiji Pro on Friday, with the competition now on hold until Sunday at the earliest.

Queenslander holds lead at rain-affected PNG Open

Queensland golfer Louis Dobbelaar is the clubhouse leader after the rain-affected opening day of the PNG Open at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club.

Aussie surfing trio fall in Fiji Pro second round

Jack Robinson's tough year has continued, with the star Australian surfer knocked out in the second round of the Fiji Pro.

Fitzgibbons nabs emotional win over great rival Gilmore

Sally Fitzgibbons has dedicated her Fiji Pro victory over Steph Gilmore to West Australian surfing great Mark Lane, who died over the weekend.

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