Peaceful start for Malaita day

The Malaita second appointed day celebration has kicked off peacefully in Auki with sporting activities this week. The event brought together all teams from 32 wards around the province including the Malaita Outter islands of Ontong java. The matches kicked off early this week following the opening program on Sunday at the Auki primary school…

Kakamora escapes defeat

Vivian Saru’s late goal in the second half of the National U16 Women’s Championship match has saved Real Kakamora from the jaws of defeat in the hands of a determined Solomon Warriors. It was a nail-biting match that ended in a one all draw at the SIFF Academy, Tuesday. Warriors took the lead from Bethy…

Lae confirms 21 for tourney

Port Moresby (The National) –  FOURTEEN men’s and seven women’s teams will take part in the Momase leg of the Papua New Guinea Football Association Besta tournament, hosts Lae Football Association confirmed. The games, which will kick off this week, will be played at the LFA Grounds and the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium. The teams…

Fiji, Tonga up in rugby world rankings

AUCKLAND, (RNZI) – Fiji and Tonga have leapfrogged Samoa in the international rugby rankings following the conclusion of the Pacific Nations Cup. The Flying Fijians have moved up one place to ninth after beating Manu Samoa in last week’s final. Tonga’s three-match winning streak to end the tournament has also seen them jump from 12th…

U19s to attend qualifer

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TSL delayed

Football fans and supporters will have to wait for one more week before witnessing the first actions of the 2015/16 Telekom S-League season. The new kick off date for the competition has been delayed for one more week and is now rescheduled for Saturday August 22nd. According to a statement from the Telekom S-league Board…

Tough season

Clubs to participate in the fifth Telekom S-league have been gearing up for the start of the season and are believed to be in top form by next week when the competition kicks off. A number of friendly matches have been played over the past weeks to test their respective strengths as the kick off…

NOCSI acknowledges support

The National Olympic Committee of Solomon Islands (NOCSI) on behalf of the National Team Contingent representing the Solomon Islands at the XV Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea, has expressed their appreciation and  acknowledgement for all the moral and financial support rendered to the team. A statement by NOCSI on Monday listed organizations and individuals…