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Tier two rugby nations are likely to be unhappy with today's World Rugby announcement of new competitions and an expanded World Cup, says 1News Sport presenter Andrew Saville. The governing body announced this morning that when a Rugby World Cup isn't being played, the Six Nations and Rugby Championship teams will go head to head in a "world league" —...

The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing. Reflecting World Rugby’s mission to increase the global competitiveness, reach, impact and value of international rugby, the 11th edition of the men’s pinnacle event will see the world’s top teams compete for the...

The Kumuls are treating back-to-back Pacific Championships games against Fiji as a two-Test series as they strive to climb above Tonga and Samoa in the IRL World Rankings. PNG and Bati play in consecutive weeks after both teams beat Cook Islands to ensure their places in the Pacific Bowl final ahead of Sunday’s final round of the tournament in Port...

The island of Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, with a population of just over 1,800 people is leaving no stone unturned as it prepares to welcome Pacific Leaders and officials on Wednesday, 08 November 2023. The second most visited island in the Cook Islands after Rarotonga, Aitutaki, referred to as a ‘gem in the Pacific,’ will host the Pacific Islands...

The climate crisis and development challenges pose a mutually reinforcing threat to the growth prospects of Pacific Island Least Developed Countries(LDCs) and need to be addressed together. This was a key observation made by participants at a recent Global Environment Facility regional workshop held in the Solomon Islands which focused on enhancing the resilience of the most economically vulnerable of...

Investing in Guam infrastructure will boost the island’s resilience amid the growing threats of geopolitical conflicts in which the territory is strategically positioned on the front line, according to Governor Lou Leon Guerrero. “As governor of Guam, I am deeply concerned for the security of my island and our nation. It is imperative that we confront these concerns with unwavering...

President of Hungary Katalin Novak will arrive in Port Moresby for a State visit Wednesday. Prime Minister James Marape said Novak will be arriving with her delegation of 25 persons. She will depart for Manus for a visit, and will finally leave PNG on Friday. Marape said that although Hungary was not geographically close to Papua New Guinea, today’s modern world...

The U.S Coast Guard has opened a dedicated unit on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in order to support the service's expanding consultation and assistance mission in the Western Pacific. The new Illegal Unreported Unregulated Fisheries Centre of Expertise (IUUF COE) is based on Ford Island in Honolulu, where it will be well positioned to advise Coast Guard units and...

Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline has announced major sports sponsorships for next year, welcoming onboard new partners and increasing investments for existing partners. 2024 will see us enter into new sponsorships and partnerships that capture audiences not only in our key markets but globally. Our new sponsorships now include the Melbourne Storm, Kaiviti Silktails, LA Galaxy and an increase in...

With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending. The 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting will be held from November 06-10 in Rarotonga and Aitutaki. PM Brown, who is also the Forum chair, attended the 43rd...