March 17th 2010
ATHLETICS
Valerie Vili is not going to lose any sleep
Valerie Vili is not going to lose any sleep over the end of her proud undeafeated run at the world indoor athletics championships in Qatar on 15th March...click on pic to read more
March 15th 2010
March 8th 2010
RUGBY LEAGUE
Vatuvei back for Manly trial
Experienced winger Manu Vatuvei will have his first NRL trial of the year when he lines up against Manly at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday. 
March 5th 2010
TOUCH/RUGBY
Tagata Pasifika’s sports special
It's one of our top summer sports but for some of its top players, Touch has become a demanding master.
March 2nd 2010
RUGBY LEAGUE
Maori TV to screen all Manly games
The Manly Sea Eagles are going free to air on Maori Television, in a plan to become New Zealand's second favourite NRL league club.
February 26th 2010
RUGBY
NZRU pictures Sonny Bill all in black and rampaging as a forward
New Zealand Rugby Union officials have confirmed interest in Sonny Bill Williams's return home to play the game in time for next year's World Cup - possibly as a forward.
February 26th 2010
RUGBY
Fresh contract for Fuimaono-Sapolu
Gloucester Rugby have been handed a midfield boost with the news that Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has put pen to paper on a new contract at Kingsholm.
February 26th 2010
BOXING
Tua: Tough sparring partner
Heavyweight boxer Israel Garcia rates David Tua as the toughest fighter he's had to spar for.
February 25th 2010
February 24th 2010
RUGBY
Wales honours rising star from the South Seas
Teenage back-rower Toby Faletau is a step closer to achieving his dream of becoming the first senior Wales international from the South Seas.
February 24th 2010
February 23rd 2010
February 23rd 2010
February 23rd 2010
February 23rd 2010
RUGBY LEAGUE
CAPTAINCY FOR LUCK IN TRIAL AGAINST COWBOYS IN CAIRNS
Veteran back rower Micheal Luck will lead the Vodafone Warriors against his old North Queensland club in tonight’s NRL trial at Barlow Park in Cairns.
February 19th 2010
February 18th 2010
February 18th 2010
February 17th 2010
February 17th 2010
February 17th 2010
TRI NATIONS
Manu Samoa 7s Win Sets The Standard For Samoa Tri Nations
The win at Las Vegas by Manu Samoa 7s in the week-end has set the standard high for top Samoan players from Australia, New Zealand and Samoa who are assembling in Auckland this week for the annual Samoa Tri Nations tournament.
February 16th 2010
RUGBY SEVENS
IRB USA Sevens – Samoa’s Victory
Samoa delivered a superb performance that beat New Zealand 33-12 in the final of the US round of the IRB Sevens World Series.
February 15th 2010
February 12th 2010
February 11th 2010
RUGBY
Satui will take his chances.
After making his international debut at the end of last season, GPS flyer Samiuela Satui is aiming high in 2010.
February 11th 2010
February 11th 2010
February 10th 2010
February 10th 2010
RUGBY SUPER 14
NZ Teams anticipate the weekends kickoff
It's the scoreline to leave even the optimistic New Zealand Super 14 rugby supporter sweating ahead of this weekend's competition kickoff.
February 10th 2010
February 9th 2010
February 9th 2010
February 9th 2010
February 8th 2010
SOCCER
Oceania refs bound for FIFA World Cup
OFC will be represented at the FIFA World Cup by two trios of referees for the first time after FIFA announced the final appointments overnight.
February 8th 2010
RUGBY SEVENS
Fiji celebrate victory at Wellington Sevens
New Zealand surrendered their perfect start to the International Rugby Board sevens season and watched Fiji close the gap considerably after a classic Pacific island final in Wellington on Saturday.
February 5th 2010
IRB SEVENS
Mai returns as squad declared for NZI Sevens
The final squads of 12 have been declared by all 16 teams set to compete in the NZI Sevens in Wellington, and one notable inclusion is Sevens rugby's most capped player, Uale Mai.
February 5th 2010
LEAGUE
Tonga vows to make it up to Titans
TITANS centre Esi Tonga has broken a six-month silence on the boozy night out that sent his 2009 NRL season spiralling off the rails.
5th February 2010
HALBERG AWARDS
Vili takes the cup at Halbergs
Valerie Vili has captured New Zealand's ultimate sporting prize, the Halberg Award, for a third consecutive year, while Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell have been crowned Sports Champions of the Decade.
February 5th 2010
RUGBY SEVENS
Police warn over weapons on Sevens costumes
Police are warning those planning to go to the Wellington sevens on Friday to be careful about what pretend weapons they are carrying.
February 4th 2010
February 3rd 2010
ATHLETICS
Vili among recipients of PM's scholarship
Valerie Vili is among the more than 400 athletes, announced today, who will receive the Prime Minister's Sport Scholarship for 2010
February 3rd 2010
February 3rd 2010
RUGBY
Samoa qualifies for Rugby World Cup
Samoa became the second team to reach the 2011 rugby World Cup via hammering Papua New Guinea 73-12 in Port Moresby to qualify.
February 2nd 2010
January 29th 2010
January 29th 2010
January 29th 2010 
January 28th 2010
January 28th 2010
BOXING
Tua shapes up for fight out west
David Tua will be looking to inflict his own horror show on his next opponent Friday ‘The 13th’ Ahunanya when they meet in the ring in March.
January 28th 2010
January 28th 2010
January 27th 2010
January 27th 2010
January 25th 2010
RUGBY SEVENS
International sides struggle in Suva
The visiting international sides at the Suva Rugby Festival were given a harsh Sevens lesson by the local Fijian opposition on the opening’s day play of the international event.
January 21st 2010
FOOTBALL
Oceania champs’ rising star
The tsunami disasters that hit the Pacific nations last year was bad news in more ways than one for Samoa, Tonga and America Samoa.
January 20th 2010
January 20th 2010
January 20th 2010
RUGBY LEAGUE
Kiwi Matai allegedly assaulted
Kiwis rugby league centre Steve Matai was knocked unconscious during an alleged assault by several men on him and clubmate Anthony Watmough in Sydney early on Sunday.
January 19th 2010
January 19th 2010
SPORT
Expanding Horizons
The New Zealand Institute of Sport has opened its new Wellington campus at Westpac Stadium. NZIS took over the former University of Otago Stadium Centre and the practical and lab spaces formerly held by the Academy of Sport. The new location is a natural fit for the profile and purposes of NZIS, representing a highly symbolic transition for the Head Office staff.
January 19th 2010
January 13th 2010
RUGBY
Chiefs choose Lauaki
The Chiefs have named number eight Sione Lauaki as captain in a surprise move for the opening three rounds of the 2010 Super 14.
January 12th 2010
NETBALL
Silver Ferns make their way to Gold Coast
The New Zealand netball team is in the Gold Coast in Australia for the next 10 days for a training camp as it prepares for the defence of its Commonwealth Games title in Delhi in October.
January 11th 2010
RUGBY SEVENS
Wellington Sevens training squad named
New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named a 16-strong national training squad in preparation for the Wellington and Las Vegas legs of the IRB World Sevens Series.
January 8th 2010
January 7th 2010
January 7th 2010
January 6th 2010
January 5th 2010
December 23rd 2009
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
One Last Time Around For Tonga
BYU fullback Manase Tonga has been down to Las Vegas and a part of the bowl experience in the past. However, when the senior Cougar suits up this time, he will play his last game wearing the blue and white when he faces the Beavers of Oregon State in front of a nationally televised audience on ESPN. Tonga wants to make sure his last show is a good one.
December 23rd 2009
Women: the Pacific’s top team players
Women are heading more sporting groups in the Pacific region, beating a reverse trend in Britain and Africa.
December 23rd 2009
Not a vintage of years for All Blacks but a good decade
It hasn't been a vintage year for New Zealand rugby with three losses to South Africa and one to France but the last decade's seen the All Blacks top most statistics for the main test-playing nations, even if they couldn't win the World Cup.
December 23rd 2009
Loleini Tonga & Bengals players pay their respects at Chris Henry's funeral
An emotional speech from Chris Henry's weeping fiancee capped a tearful funeral service on Wednesday (NZT) as the NFL receiver's team-mates and friends paid him a final tribute.
December 21st 2009
Tua chooses to fight Mum’s cancer instead
After pulling out from his fight set for February, David Tua is likely to fight twice in next year here in New Zealand choosing to put his mother and her battle with cancer, first.
December 18th 2009
RUGBY
Hutt City to host Tonga during Rugby World Cup
Mayor David Ogden has welcomed the announcement Hutt City will host the Tongan rugby team during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
December 18th 2009
BOXING
Tua’s sudden withdrawal
A family issue has forced New Zealand boxer David Tua to withdraw from his proposed heavyweight bout in the United States in February.
December 17th 2009
BOXING
Tua eyes Friday the 13th
David Tua's single-minded campaign for the world heavyweight title meets its next stern test in New Zealand in his match up with the formidable Friday 'The 13th' Ahunanya, on the likely date of 25 March 2010.
December 17th 2009
Pools and draw announced for 2010 NZ Sevens
Organisers of the NZI Sevens have announce the draw for the 2010 IRB Sevens World Series tournament to be held in Wellington on 5-6 February 2010 at Westpac Stadium.
December 17th 2009
Auckland City snatch fifth place with dramatic win
A last minute goal by unlikely hero Riki van Steedan has given Auckland City FC a 3-2 win over African club champions TP Mazembe on Wednesday evening to claim fifth place at the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
December 16th 2009
BOXING
Date fixed for Tua’s next big fight
Heavyweight boxer David Tua's major test for a tilt at a world title will be on March 25 when he takes on Friday "The 13th" Ahunanya.
December 16th 2009
December 14th 2009
December 14th 2009
December 14th 2009
December 11th 2009
December 11th 2009
December 10th 2009
RUGBY
Why the rugby world should not forget about the Pacific Islands
While the elite Test nations are driven by cash and commerce, Samoa and Co are struggling to keep pace.
December 10th 2009
December 9th 2009
Hawaii Sees Highest Surf in Decades
Extremely high waves on the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu and Maui have attracted thousands of surfers and onlookers, clogging traffic in the area, observers say.
December 8th 2009
Overdue fame for Maori great
Maori Sports Awards organisers will campaign for one of last century's little known super athletes to be inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.
December 8th 2009
Knights keep door open to Polynesian possibilities
KNIGHTS officials believe the inclusion of five youngsters from the Pacific Islands at their junior representative training camp this weekend shows Newcastle can enjoy the best of both worlds.
December 8th 2009
December 8th 2009
David Tua lines them up
The heavyweight boxer David Tua will be making up for lost time next year when he'll have three bouts in as many months.
December 7th 2009
December 7th 2009
RUGBY
All Blacks: Rokocoko holds on to historic win
Joe Rokocoko admitted he could barely watch the All Blacks performing the haka but proudly chalked up his own piece of rugby history at Twickenham
December 7th 2009
December 7th 2009
December 7th 2009
December 7th 2009
December 4th 2009
RUGBY
Three week rugby ban for Fa'afili
Henry Fa'afili, the Leeds and Samoa winger, has been banned from playing for three weeks after his sending-off for a dangerous tackle in Samoa's 24-6 loss to Italy in Ascoli on Saturday.
December 4th 2009
RUGBY SEVENS
New era for Samoa Sevens
The Dubai Sevens this weekend sees the dawn of a new era for Samoa who are pooled with Zimbabwe, Scotland and Fiji in Pool B.
December 4th 2009
December 4th 2009
December 4th 2009
RUGBY
Rokocoko hopes for another All Black chance
Joe Rokocoko sat with his cousins and a kava bowl in Fiji and did it tough watching the All Blacks rumble through Europe on their rugby tour.
December 3rd 2009
RUGBY
US Sevens captain dreams of emulating Fijian rugby greats
Jone Naqica, the soft-spoken captain of the US men's Sevens team, has a unique problem. While he will be the key to US team's chances of making their mark in the Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens, the Fijian in him dreams of emulating the great Waisele Serevi.
December 2nd 2009
RUGBY
All Blacks again finish year on top
For the fifth time in the seven years since the inception of the IRB World Rankings in 2003, the All Blacks have finished the annual rugby calendar at the top of the list.
December 2nd 2009
NEWS
Fiji to challenge Games ban
Fiji will appeal its exclusion from the 2010 Commonwealth Games to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
November 30th 2009
November 30th 2009
November 30th 2009
SPORT & LEISURE
OFC Executive visits tsunami-affected football complex
The OFC Executive Committee and FIFA officials shared a sombre moment yesterday with a visit to American Samoa’s ‘home of football’ which was devastated during a powerful tsunami two months ago.
November 30th 2009
November 27th 2009
RUGBY
Henry tries his best to keep All Blacks fresh for French finale
MARSEILLE: Graham Henry is searching for the freshness factor among his jaded All Blacks as he looks to encourage one last big Test match out of them for the year.
November 27th 2009
November 26th 2009
RUGBY LEAGUE
Manly re-sign star wing duo
Manly have confirmed the re-signing of premiership winning wing duo Michael Robertson and David Williams.
November 26th 2009
RUGBY
Lomu still inspires All Blacks
The All Blacks missed Jonah Lomu's comeback match, but they won't miss the big fella when he receives the hero's welcome at their Marseille hotel this week.
November 25th 2009
RUGBY
Italy out to break Samoan winning sequence
This Saturday Italy aim to break their losing battle against Samoa in Ascoli.
November 26th 2009
RUGBY
Nonu fends off two-man team claims
Ma'a Nonu can brush off defenders as well as anyone. But this was more persistent than any Test rugby opponent.
November 25th 2009
November 25th 2009
November 25th 2009
RUGBY
Lomu gets lost in translation on rugby return
Former All Black superstar Jonah Lomu made his return to rugby union here on Sunday as he played for his French Third Divsion side Marseille-Vitrolles in their 63-18 romp over Montmelian.
November 25th 2009
RUGBY
IRB rejects Fijian player claims
The International Rugby Board has rejected claims it failed to do all it could to ensure Fiji was able to select its overseas-based players for its November internationals in Europe.
November 24th 2009
RUGBY
Hansen announces Rokocoko can reclaim black jersey
All Blacks attack coach Steve Hansen says Joe Rokocoko can win back his test rugby place -- provided he improves his kicking game and aerial skills.
November 24th 2009
RUGBY SEVENS
Fijian star Ryder arrives in Sri Lanka today
Fijian sevens rugby star William Ryder will arrive in Sri Lanka today along with the Fijian rugby sevens team to play in the Carlton SriLankan Sevens, a showpiece event in the island from November 27 to 29 at the Sugathadasa Stadium.
November 24th 2009
RUGBY
England Women beat Black Ferns for first time in eight years
England's hopes of winning the women's World Cup on home soil next year are burning bright following Saturday's 10-3 victory over New Zealand at Twickenham.
November 24th 2009
ISSUE 34 ARTICLE
Ready to Rumble
The build-up to October’s Fight of the Century has captured the public imagination. The last time David Tua and Shane Cameron met in the ring in 2002, Tua punished his younger apprentice in a much talked about sparring session. Seven years on, Cameron is older, wiser, and keen to return the favour. Can youth and speed beat power and experience? With both fighters’ reputations on the line PETER REES weighs up their chances.
November 24th 2009
November 23rd 2009
RUGBY
Ireland smash Fiji
Ireland scored five tries as they comprehensively defeated Fiji 41-6 at the Royal Dublin Society.
November 23rd 2009
RUGBY
All Blacks keep unbeaten tour record
The All Blacks have retained the Hillary Shield with a hard-fought 19-6 win over a committed but uninspired England.
November 23rd 2009
ISSUE 35 ARTICLE
More thrills for MIls
We know his simply as Mils - Mils Mulianina. Playing mostly in the demanding role of fullback, Malili's cool head and all round complete skills has seen him regularly wear the silver fern jersey ever since. He has rejected big money overseas offers to remain in New Zealand and chase the one remaining rugby prize to elude him, as he reveals to PETER REES.
November 20th 2009
RUGBY
It's tight fit for giant Samoan Tuilagi
Giant Samoan forward Henry Tuilagi struggled to find a shirt big enough for him to wear against France on Saturday, a dilemma which sparked a furious shopping trip in Paris on Thursday.
November 20th 2009
November 19th 2009
SOCCER/FOOTBALL
Oceania FIFA World Cup qualifying review
The long road to determining the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ champions commenced in the Samoan capital of Apia way back on 25 August 2007.
November 19th 2009
November 19th 2009
November 19th 2009
RUGBY
No penalty for twittering All Blacks
All Black duo Cory Jane and Neemia Tialata won't face any sanction after revealing they'd been left out of this weekend's team to play England at Twickenham on social networking site Twitter.
November 19th 2009
RUGBY
All Blacks back on top of world rankings
The All Blacks have returned to the top of the IRB world rankings following a weekend of internationals which saw numerous changes to the Top 10 with only Australia remaining static in third place.
November 19th 2009
RUGBY
Fiji’s been thrashed by Scotland at start of Europe rugby tour
The Flying Fijians say their loss at Murrayfield highlighted a lack of discipline and set piece work as major letdowns in the game.
November 18th 2009
FOOTBALL
OFC President congratulates All Whites on historic feat.
OFC President Reynald Temarii has congratulated the New Zealand All Whites after their historic 1-0 victory over Bahrain in Wellington at the weekend to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
November 18th 2009
RUGBY SEVENS
Samoa take Tahiti Niue Sevens.
Big favourites Samoa withheld an assault from various teams to close out the Oceania Sevens in Tahiti over the weekend.
November 17th 2009
RUGBY
Black Ferns down England despite dual sinbinnings.
The New Zealand women's rugby team overcame losing two players to the sinbin to beat England 16-3 in a rugby international at Twickenham in London.
November 17th 2009
November 16th 2009
RUGBY
Samoa Fall Just Short as Wales Hang on For Win
Wales flirted with another upset defeat at the hands of Samoa before emerging 17-13 winners at the Millennium Stadium on Friday.
November 16th 2009
Fiji Sports takes campaign to the internet
The Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee has launched a social networking campaign against its ban from next year's Commonwealth Games.
November 16th 2009
RUGBY
Messam eyes up McCaw magic
A tick over a year since his All Blacks Test debut, Liam Messam reckons he's learned at least one decent lesson. Be like Richie.
November 13th 2009
November 13th 2009
November 13th 2009
November 13th 2009
RUGBY
Tonga team named to face Ireland A
Former All Black and current Tonga head coach Isitolo Maka has named his team to take on Churchill Cup winners Ireland ‘A’ at Ravenhill tomorrow night (7pm).
November 13th 2009
November 13th 2009
RUGBY
Warrior Talei ruled out for Fiji.
Worcester Warriors back row Netani Talei is set to miss Fiji's autumn international matches.
November 13th 2009
November 12th 2009
November 12th 2009
November 11th 2009
RUGBY LEAGUE
Samoans play for tsunami victims at GCI 7s
The Virgin Blue Islanders will have extra motivation when they line up for the inaugural Gold Coast International Sevens this weekend.
November 10th 2009 
November 10th 2009
November 10th 2009
November 10th 2009
RUGBY
'The Flying Samoan' named Photo of the Year
A photograph featuring Samoa international Seilala Mapusua scoring a try for English club London Irish against Leicester Tigers, taken by Action Images' Henry Browne, has won the IRB/Emirates Airline Rugby Photograph of the Year 2009 competition.
November 9th 2009
RUGBY
All Blacks battle to win over Wales
The All Blacks withstood a frenzied Welsh fightback to hold on for a 19-12 victory and extend their test rugby winning streak to 21 against the hosts at Millennium Stadium on Sunday.
November 6th 2009
5th November 2009
5th November 2009
November 5th 2009
5th November 2009
5th November 2009
NETBALL
ANZ Championship team lists.
Official team lists for netball's 2010 ANZ Championship.
4th November 2009
4th November 2009
4th November 2009
4th November 2009
3rd November 2009
3rd November 2009
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Fiji to protest Commonwealth Games ban.
Fiji Sports says it will take its appeal against a ban from the Commonwealth Games to the highest level, later this month.
3rd November 2009
BOXING
Tua camp rejects Friday fight .
David Tua's management team has rejected a fight against Nigerian boxer Friday Ahunanya planned for December in Auckland.
November 2nd 2009
November 2nd 2009
RUGBY
Rokocoko comeback chances dim as Jane makes position permanent
Cory Jane ticked both boxes; master of the one-liner and bona fide All Blacks rugby winger after another impressive display against the Wallabies.
November 2nd 2009
November 2nd 2009
November 2nd 2009
RUGBY
All Blacks beat Australia in Tokyo.
The All Blacks and the Wallabies headed to Britain on a positive note after New Zealand completed a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep with their fourth win over their rivals this season.
November 2nd 2009
RUGBY
Canterbury favourites for final after Wellington batter Southland
Having been up close and personal with both Air NZ Cup rugby finalists, Southland halfback Scott Cowan is well placed to offer an insider's take on the likely outcome of the final next Saturday.
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