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28 Medals for Samoa from the NBS Samoa Weightlifting Team
The NBS Samoa Weightlifting team have ended the Pacific Mini Games 2025 in Palau with another epic performance. Tha National Bank of Samoa Weightlifters earned 28 of Samoa’s 59 total medal tally at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau which is the best...

Fa’asinomaga and footy: Maddie Feaunati honours her heritage while pursuing dream
Maddie Feaunati’s selection for the Red Roses at this year’s Rugby World Cup is more than just a sporting milestone; it represents a story of cultural resilience, legacy, purpose, and a determination to honour every part of her identity on the...

“I want to make my family proud”: The motivation behind Payton Tarau’s rugby league rise
One of the many talented playmakers coming through the South Sydney Rabbitohs system, Payton Tarau has opened up on his rugby league journey and future aspirations after a stellar past 12 months in both league and union. The South Sydney Rabbitohs...

AFP Sports Diary for July 5 to August 1
AFP Sports Diary for July 5 to August 1: TENNIS: ATP and WTA at Wimbledon (ends July 13) CYCLING: Tour de France begins (ends July 27) CRICKET: England v India 2nd Test at Edgbaston (ends July 6); West Indies v Australia 2nd Test at St George's...
Palau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool
Samoa continue to stay in second place with a total haul of 13 gold, four silver and 14 bronze. Photo: Facebook / TeamSamoa Tahiti's dominance in the pool on day four of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror was broken by some golden moments shared...

Uniting for Youth: MWCSD and Seagles Samoa Team Up to Empower Young Samoans
Apia, Samoa – 3 July 2025. The Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development is excited to announce a brand new partnership with Seagles Samoa. This collaboration is all about creating more opportunities for young people across Samoa—through...

John Tafi Wins 3 Gold Medals for Samoa at Palau
John Tafi wins 3 GOLD MEDALS in the Men’s 71kg at the Palau Pacific Mini Games 2025. Samoa’s Golden Boy also set 3 New Oceania records and 3 New Pacific Games records. The Samoa Weightlifting Federation acknowledged NBS – National Bank of Samoa...

Is Maori All Blacks vs Scotland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Manu Samoa vs Scotland Test Match Worldwide TV Coverage
Apia, Samoa – 03 July 2025: Lakapi Samoa has confirmed that the upcoming Manu Samoa vs Scotland Test Match at Eden Park, 18 July will get worldwide Television coverage. Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer, Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun is thrilled to...

Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...

Black Ferns call-up: Laura Bayfield’s journey from Army to rugby elite
“After a bit of small talk, he congratulated me and I just couldn’t really compute it. I got off the phone and burst into tears. I was speechless. “Mum and Dad were about to get on a flight back to Auckland and I’m pretty sure they took my call...
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 31 July
Jason Taumalolo (centre) of Tonga XIII in action during the 2024 Pacific Championships match between the Australian Kangaroos and Tonga XIII at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Photo: Darren England/ Photosport League The Tonga and Samoa Pacific...

Upper Clutha hold on to claim title
The season was almost five minutes too long for Central Otago’s champion club Upper Clutha, who dramatically held on for a 39-38 victory over Clutha in the Otago Countrywide club final at Wanaka on Saturday. Ahead 39-24 with seven minutes to play,...

Jonah Lomu’s Son Says He’d Turn Down All Blacks to Play in Six Nations
Move over, New Zealand – Jonah Lomu’s son, Dhyreille Jonah Lomu, has set his sights on playing for France! Born in France during Jonah’s time with Marseille, Dhyreille is dreaming of representing Les Bleus rather than the All Blacks. Eligibility?...

Fans Surprised to Learn Brian O’Driscoll’s Wife Is a Well-Known Irish Actress
Brian O’Driscoll isn’t just one of Ireland’s greatest-ever rugby players — he’s a living legend. Born in Dublin in 1979, O’Driscoll captained both Ireland and the British & Irish Lions during a career that spanned 15 years. He earned 133 caps for...

Johns: Kiwis and English in Origin “doesn’t sit right”
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys' shock revelation that he will be reviewing a change in Origin eligibility rules sent the NRL world into a frenzy. The change in rules would allow stars who have represented England and New Zealand internationally to...
Women’s Sevens tournament underway
The Women’s 7’s tournament kicked off yesterday at the Samoa Rugby Union field in Tuanaimato. Six teams had registered but one team pulled out just before the tournament started yesterday morning, according to the Women’s Development Officer, Avii...

Updated 2027 Rugby World Cup draw, England get easy group
bold move by World Rugby aimed at making the sport more inclusive, competitive, and truly global. This expansion, backed by sweeping reforms in the tournament model and hosting responsibilities, promises fans an unforgettable spectacle of rugby...

Tonight's rugby news as four Lions fly home and Jac Morgan presented jersey by surprise guest
Your rugby evening headlines on Friday, July 25. Four Lions head home The Lions have confirmed four players have now left the squad and flown home to the UK. Ewan Ashman, Gregor Brown, Rory Sutherland and Darcy Graham – all late call-ups from...

SMO vs MAL Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy T20I 2025, Match 11
At 6:30 AM IST on 24th July, Samoa will take the field against Malaysia in the eleventh match of the Asia-Pacific Champions Trophy T20I 2025. Get the best SMO vs MAL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights...