Jason Demetriou says leading Papua New Guinea has helped restore belief in his coaching ability as the axed South Sydney mentor plots a Pacific Championships boilover against New Zealand.

New Zealand have been told referees made an error in the dying stages of their 25-24 loss to Tonga that may have denied the Kiwis the chance to seal their spot in the Pacific Cup final.

This weekend’s Pacific Cup promotion relegation match between Papua New Guinea Kumuls and New Zealand will be the last international outing for Shaun Johnson.

The Fiji Bulikula has secured a second opportunity to qualify for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

No Fiji side will feature in this weekend’s Pacific Championship finals and promotion relegation.

Despite going down 16-12 to Fetu Samoa in the Pacific Bowl final last night, Bulikula captain Talei Holmes says she is proud of her side’s performance.

Fiji AFL Men’s head coach Alipate Navuso says the eagerness and determination his players display on and off the field for the past few weeks reflects the passion they have for the sport.

The Fiji Bulikula’s hopes of qualifying for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup have been shattered after going down 16-14 to Fetu Samoa in the Pacific Bowl final.

Eighteen-year-old Andrew Sukhu will be getting his first taste of representing the country at an international event when he travels with the Fiji AFL Men’s side later this month to compete in the 2024 Pacific Cup competition.

With just two weeks away from the 2024 Pacific Cup, Fiji AFL Men’s coach,Alipate Navuso, believes his side is prepared to showcase their talent in Australia next month.

A lot is stake for the Fiji Bulikula this weekend when they play Fetu Samoa in Auckland.

Kaiviti Silktails Chair Petero Civoniceva acknowledges that the team faced several challenges, leading to an underwhelming debut in the Jersey Flegg Cup this year.