Vanuatu Football Club Set for Launch with Competitive Salaries
The president of the Vanuatu Football Association has announced that athletes who commit to joining the newly established Vanuatu Football Club will earn approximately US$700 each month.
Australian Government Supports Women’s Rugby in Samoa
In a significant development for women’s rugby, Lakapi Samoa has been awarded AU$800,000 by the Australian government, aimed at enhancing the sport over the next four years. This funding—equivalent to slightly more than US$500,000—will primarily support the growth of Samoa’s national women’s sevens team, known as Manusina Sevens.
Chief Executive Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun remarked that this financial assistance is vital for propelling Manusina Sevens towards qualifying and making their mark in the HSBC World Sevens Series. Additionally, it will play a crucial role in aiding Manu Samoa Sevens as they work to reclaim their position in this prestigious tournament.
Fijiana Drua Prepares for Super Rugby Women’s Tournament
The Fijiana Drua has unveiled a 26-player roster ahead of their pre-season clash against Brumbies this weekend within the 2025 Super Rugby Women’s competition. Amongst these athletes is Carletta Yee, aged just 18 years old, marking her as one of the youngest members on board.
Following this match in Canberra, Fijiana Drua will head to Sydney where they are set to compete against Waratahs on February 28th. The competition culminates with its final on April 12th at North Sydney Oval when champions will be declared and they will face off against New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aupiki titleholders for an overall championship title.
Under-19 Women’s Championship Qualifiers Announced
Teams from American Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga are gearing up to participate in an upcoming qualifying event for the OFC Under-19 Women’s Championship set in Nuku’alofa during March. The victor of this qualifier will earn a place in Group A during Tahiti’s championship scheduled from September 21 through October 4.
Joining them are Fiji, Samoa and Cook Islands already confirmed within Group A while defending champions New Zealand alongside hosts Tahiti are placed together with New Caledonia and Vanuatu forming Group B.
Launching of Oceania Weightlifting Academy Marks New Era
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister of Samoa has officially inaugurated the Oceania Weightlifting Institute and Academy located in Apia. Expected to become a cornerstone for regional sports development—this facility aims to serve weightlifters throughout Pacific nations both for training purposes as well as competitive ventures.
Prime Minister Fiame highlighted that this academy represents fresh opportunities not only at national levels but also promotes international advancements within weightlifting disciplines across Oceania regions.
Mini Games Equipment Readied Ahead of Competition
Preparations for Palau’s upcoming Pacific Mini Games continue as organizers announce receipt of essential sporting equipment required for event execution taking place between June 29th and July 9th. As reported by Island Times, Team Palau has received six new V6 canoes along with eight V1 canoes delivered directly into Koror; these vessels aim towards rigorous testing sessions leading up towards hosting responsibilities—a first-time investment enhancing national canoe achievements after two decades without new purchases.
