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How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview
Arsenal host Crystal Palace this Sunday afternoon, with the big talking point being Eberechi Eze’s return to face his former club. The 27-year-old was a talismanic figure for the Eagles after joining from QPR in 2020, but it was last season when...
U-17 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos cruise into round of 16, beat Samoa 4-0
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, has reached the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. The team secured the spot after a dominant 4-0 victory over Samoa, with Queen Joseph scoring twice,...
'Razzle dazzle': Tago snatches first points for Samoa
Sporting banter or disrespect – is it ever okay to boo the haka?
Online, opinions have been split. Some call it “disrespectful” while others defend it as “just sporting banter”. ‘A house for all’: The meaning behind haka In Aotearoa, haka carries deep whakapapa interwoven into the fabric of the country. Its...
“Embarrassed”: Kaufusi vows Tonga will bounce back against Kiwis
Tonga forward Felise Kaufusi has promised a stronger performance this weekend, admitting the team felt “embarrassed” after their 34-6 defeat to Samoa in Brisbane. The loss leaves Tonga needing to beat New Zealand by at least 18 points at Eden Park...
Police boost patrols for Tonga v Samoa league celebrations in South Auckland
Joseph Los'e Kaupapa Māori Editor·NZ Herald· 26 Oct, 2025 12:00 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save Share Share this article Copy Link...
Julia Robinson soars for try of the year contender as Jillaroos shut out Samoa
Julia Robinson has become the most prolific try-scorer in Jillaroos history with a superwoman effort in a 60-0 drubbing of Samoa. The 27-year-old winger notched her 20th Test try with a stunning dive to catch a Jesse Southwell bomb, flying 5m...
Nepal vs United States of America ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch NEP vs USA ICC CWC League 2 ODI Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast in India: Match 86 of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27, will see the Nepal national cricket team take on the United States of America national cricket...
Sports tourism is an untapped gold mine
SPORTS How rugby league and other international sports are quietly transforming the PNG economy IT is that time of the year again when international rugby league fever sweeps across Papua New Guinea. The air is thick with anticipation, flags fly...
Game-changer: The coach who will shape star-studded Samoa and the Perth Bears
“You get to meet a lot of amazing people who have a different array of opportunities in their lives. Some need help, some just need support. “Footy and schools are similar environments; different levels of pressure, but a lot of coaching is...
Sāmoa’s next Tausala: The journey begins for 12 young women
The Miss Sāmoa Pageant, a highly anticipated annual event, is set for another dazzling celebration of beauty, identity, and purpose. Twelve tama’ita’i (young women) will compete for the title of Miss Sāmoa 2025, succeeding reigning tausala Litara...
Sports The Independent England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm
With 2025 winding down, England head into an Ashes series against Australia as big underdogs, hopeful of making history but understanding the monumental challenge that lies ahead. A sentence that could easily be talking about the men’s cricket...
U-17 WW’Cup: Flamingos trash Samoa 4-0 to reach last 16
Nigeria cruised into the round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with an emphatic 4–0 victory over Samoa in Rabat on Saturday, Sunday PUNCH reports. The Flamingos, bronze medallists at the 2022 edition in India, needed a...
Sporting banter or disrespect – is it ever okay to boo the haka?
Online, opinions have been split. Some call it “disrespectful” while others defend it as “just sporting banter”. ‘A house for all’: The meaning behind haka In Aotearoa, haka carries deep whakapapa interwoven into the fabric of the country. Its...
Sporting banter or disrespect? Is it ever ok to boo the haka?
Kiwis Jeremy Marshall-King during the haka before the Pacific Championships rugby league test. Photo: Brett Phibbs/ Photosport It's almost guaranteed rugby league's Pacific Championships will always draw a crowd. The competition kicked off in style...
Updated Team Lists: Tonga vs Samoa – Week 2, Pacific Championships 2025
State must build strong docket before seeking Ofori-Atta’s extradition — Nii Kpakpo Samoa
Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Legal Team, Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo, has said the ongoing debate over the possible extradition of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from the United States is premature, explaining that the legal...
Mate Ma’a Tonga Lose Jason Taumalolo for Pacific Clash against Samoa
Reports out of the Mate Ma’a Tonga camp is that Jason Taumalolo will be ruled out of the Pacific clash against Samoa. Taumalolo required knee “clean out” surgery after the Cowboys season finished 8 weeks ago and has not yet fully recovered....
Broncos’ shock call sparks domino effect; why $4.5m bid could be trumped: Halves State of Play
Luke Metcalf and Jonah Pezet have decided their futures, but there is still no shortage of star playmakers coming off-contract in 2026 which should ensure a feeding frenzy in the halves market. Halfback and five-eighth are two of the most...
Aussies conquer Kiwis in Samoa again
The Australians have done it again, winning the ANZAC Day Trophy in two consecutive years. The New Zealand team won the toss and chose to bat first. After 20 overs, the Kiwis ran up 117 runs with six wickets. The Aussies chased hard in the...