Jasmine Daunakamakama is making history one punch at a time

With a family full of boxers, it only seemed natural that this was the path she’d take too. Now, she’s Fiji’s golden star, becoming the first female boxer to represent her island nation on the world stage and taking home bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She’s now helping set the platform for aspiring boxers across the Pacific.

Climate change is making weather patterns harsher and more unpredictable, making it increasingly difficult for athletes across the islands to play the sports they love. So, is artificial grass the answer? With FIFA announcing a $2.5 million investment in Tonga’s first purpose-built artificial football pitch, Mel Fare and Sam Wykes unpack the pros and cons.

Jamie Haro highlights an exciting PNG Orchids and Kumuls squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup, while Taina Basiyalo shares the story of the sole local Fiji Bulikula player to make the squad; despite not even knowing rugby league existed just three years ago.

And how good do you reckon Tongans are at chess? Pretty good, according to Kalo Manu-Moli.