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Tonga has named their strongest match-day 23 to face world No.1 Ireland in Nantes in their first Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday morning (New Zealand time).

The Flying Fijians are now focused on their must-win game against the Australian Wallabies at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, in Saint-Étienne on Monday morning (NZ Time).

Tonga's head coach says that when they will meet Ireland in their opening Rugby World Cup match all he will demand from his players is a "whole-hearted performance".

Flyhalf Teti Tela says he is under no pressure as he prepares to face Wales in the Flying Fijians first pool match at the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de Bordeaux on Sunday night in France.

Fiji have form and history on their side, but the Pacific Islanders are ignoring that as they prepare for their opening Rugby World Cup game.

Three more players have re-signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni remains the country's leader following a vote of no confidence against him. Audio

Manu Samoa have the Toa Samoa rugby league team to look up to for inspiration.

They say the only mountains one will find on Tongatapu are the people.

Pacific players have been included in several squads for the forthcoming World Cup in France - from Romania to Japan.

In the first of three articles on the three Pacific teams as they head into the World Cup, RNZ Pacific looks at the in-form Flying Fijians.

Fijiana rugby players have finally been paid what they are owed by the Fiji Rugby Union, ending a long saga.

Pacific rivals Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians have shown the world they will be a force to reckon with at the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in less than two weeks in France.

The core of the Flying Fijians team that lost against France has been retained as face England in London.

Lima Sopoaga made a strong debut for Manu Samoa, helping the side to a 28-14 win over the Barbarians in Brive, France at the weekend.

Winger Vinaya Habosi has been named in the Flying Fijians starting lineup to meet France in Nantes on Sunday morning (Fiji time) in a pre-Rugby World Cup warm up match.

Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to host more homes games in the islands in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

The 'Ikale Tahi defeated Canada 36-12 in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday in Nuku'alofa in their second rugby test.

Convicted drug dealer Umarji Aiyaz Mohammed Musa has resigned from all football positions with the Fiji Football Association and FIFA, it has been confirmed today.

Fijian professional boxers have been warned about promoters who offer them low purses and want to make a quick buck.

14-men Tonga has defeated Canada 28-3 in the first of two test matches at Te'ufaiva Stadium in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.

Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui has named a 33-strong squad for the Rugby World Cup, with some surprise omissions.

Manu Samoa's rugby players selected for the Rugby World Cup were reminded that they must always remember they are fighting for the Samoan flag and her people. Audio

Manu Samoa turned the pressure up on Tonga in the second half of their clash at Apia Park on Saturday afternoon to run home 34-9 as winners in a tough and physical encounter.

It will be another fiery and physical battle when Manu Samoa battles the 'Ikale Tahi of Tonga on Saturday afternoon.