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Bai shines as PNG hang on to pip Cook Islands

Bai shines as PNG hang on to pip Cook Islands

PNG Kumuls unearthed a star of the future in 18-year-old forward Cooper Bai as they hung on for a thrilling 40-28 Pacific Bowl win over brave Cook Islands.

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created.

Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war

Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war

Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war

Haas set to rip into 'special' Stefano in Pacific war

Samoa prop Payne Haas expects Tonga opposite Stefano Utoikamanu to be at his best in the Pacific Cup clash, but says the pair are far from off-field enemies.

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Tonga trip boosts Taumalolo and all the king's men

Tonga trip boosts Taumalolo and all the king's men

Tonga star Jason Taumalolo endured an injury-ravaged year, but a knee clean-out and audience with the King of Tonga has him revitalised for the Samoa showdown.

Bula try blitz sets new Test record for Fiji in big win

Bula try blitz sets new Test record for Fiji in big win

Four tries by fullback Jahream Bula and a starring performance by No.6 Kurt Donoghoe has powered Fiji to a 44-24 Pacific Bowl win in Port Moresby.

Kiria-Ratu stars in Cook Islands demolition of PNG

Kiria-Ratu stars in Cook Islands demolition of PNG

Cook Islands have trounced PNG 34-6 in the women's Pacific Bowl clash in Port Moresby, with winger Paulina Morris-Ponga notching a hat-trick.

'A privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

'A privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Emerging super powers Samoa and Tonga will field formidable teams loaded with NRL talent in the third edition of the Pacific Championships.

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Strange hurls hat into Roos' ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG

Strange hurls hat into Roos' ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG

Strange hurls hat into Roos' ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG

Strange hurls hat into Roos' ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG

Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has made a pitch to play centre for Kevin Walters’ Kangaroos as the Australian PM’s XIII side defeated Papua New Guinea.

Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition

Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition

Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition

Name unveiled of new PNG team to join NRL competition

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs will join the NRL in 2028, with the name revealed before kick-off in the clash between PNG and the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII.

Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids

Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids

Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids

Hippi Hippi hooray as Aussie women outclass Orchids

Despite being outplayed 50-0 by Australia, the PNG Orchids have put in an improved performance in the Women’s Prime Minister’s XIII clash in Port Moresby.

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Defence pact elevates PNG to treaty level of US and NZ

Papua New Guinea will soon be seen as an Australian ally on the same level as New Zealand and the United States.

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.

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Picklum joins Australian greats as world surf champion

Taking the title in Fiji, Molly Picklum has joined the likes of Stephanie Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley in becoming a surfing world champion.

New course needed for Bougainville development

As an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea heads to the polls during a protracted pathway to independence, critical challenges still need to be overcome.

Surfing's GOAT tips Robinson for Cloudbreak glory

The World Surf League finals are set to begin on Tuesday at Fiji's Cloudbreak, with the great Kelly Slater tipping Jack Robinson to start with a bang.

Australian surfer loves his Zen as world titles loom

Fatherhood is providing fresh perspective for the Australian in the men's field at the World Surf League world title decider in Fiji.

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Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

It has been a choppy ride for three Scottish rowing brothers closing in on Australia's east coast after raising $1.5 million for clean water projects.

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

The World Surf League finals in Fiji could switch to a different - less familiar - break, prompting competitors to do their homework.

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Owen Wright made World Surf League history with two perfect heats to win at Cloudbreak, and thinks Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson can also leave their mark.

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum

Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.

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