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England legend Charlton remembered fondly by Kiwi midfielder
A former New Zealand footballer has recalled Sir Bobby Charlton as a gentleman and one of the most talented players he faced.
The goal-scoring exploits of New Caledonian Olympians
In 1968 two New Caledonian footballers had their scoring boots on for France at the Olympic Games.
Tahiti’s part-time footballers versus Suarez and Torres in Brazil
They didn't win, and they only scored only once, but Tahiti were still the crowd favourites at a global football tournament
Hollywood take on Pacific football tale fails to score with reviewers
Reviews of Next Goal Wins about the American Samoa football team, haven't exactly been hitting the net, writes Craig Stephen.
Pacific Games: how it all began 60 years ago
The Pacific Games celebrates six decades this year. Craig Stephen looks back at those very first Games, which took place in Fiji in 1963. Video
Ex-captain speaks out after PNG unable to play opening game
Former PNG U-23 skipper Roland Bala says "enough is enough" after the national football team were unable to travel for an international tournament.
Saudi women's football teams could play in Oceania under new deal
Oceania and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal which could see the Middle Eastern's recently-formed women's teams play in the Pacific.
FIFA boss wraps up Pacific tour with stop in New Caledonia
World football's top dog has completed his tour of the Pacific while in the region for the Women's World Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia.
Can Women’s World Cup have spin-offs across the Pacific?
The Women's World Cup being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia is showcasing the two countries to the world.
Online chats the key to winning for Pacific tennis team
They were hindered by geography and a low ranking, but online team talks proved invaluable to overcoming obstacles as the Pacific Oceania women's tennis gained promotion in the world's top team… Audio
Cook Islands' women footballers looking for final hurrah
The Cooks Islands women's footballers hope to complete their fairytale run in the Oceania U-19 championships with a win over Samoa at the weekend.
The night PNG's boxing hero gave it his all against a classy world champion
More than 40 years ago an unknown boxer from Papua New Guinea took on the reigning world champion - and gave him an almighty battle.
Oceania footballers gaining invaluable experience on Asian tours
There have been promising results and bad ones but the rare experience of playing in Asia for some Pacific football teams this FIFA international window augurs well for the Pacific Games later this…
Samoa football champs battling odds to play in Champions League
Samoa's top club side will play all its ties in the Oceania Champions League with a much-changed side. Audio
Boxing greats to face off in PNG, but is it genuine or a farce?
A potential box-off between two former boxing greats in Papua New Guinea is being touted as a 'Las Vegas night' in the Pacific, but some are already deriding the event. Audio
