Drua player suspended for dangerous tackle in Fiji

In sports news from the Pacific region, a Fijian Drua player, Motikiai Murray, has been suspended for three weeks. This decision comes after he was found guilty of a dangerous tackle during the Drua's match against the Brumbies in Canberra. In athletics, Papua New Guinea's Pais Wisil has set a new 100-metre record in Australia. The 24-year-old ran the distance in 10.24 seconds at the Queensland State Trial, breaking a 30-year-old record. Wisil is set to compete in the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, next weekend. In rugby league, the PNG Hunters lost their opening game of the 2025 Hostplus competition, falling 28-6 to the Sunshine Coast Falcons in Brisbane. Despite a try from Elijah Roltinga, the Hunters struggled against the Falcons. They will have a bye this weekend before facing the Brisbane Tigers. The Flying Fijians are preparing for tests against the Wallabies and Scotland. Coach Mick Byrne announced that all European-based players will be available for selection. Their first match is scheduled for June. In cricket, Samoa has won the Pacific France Women's Championship by beating Vanuatu in the final. Samoa won the match by nine wickets, and Fiji secured third place after defeating France in a super over. In league news, Fijian winger Mikaele Ravalawa will join the Rabbitohs for the remainder of the NRL season, while Oregon Kaufusi has extended his contract with the Sharks. Additionally, the Cowboys retained Kumuls winger Rob Derby for three more years. In a leadership initiative, retired athletes from six Pacific Island nations will join the Wāhine Toa Oceania programme. This programme aims to develop leadership skills among former athletes from American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Finally, Tonga's under-19 women's soccer team achieved a remarkable 16-0 victory over American Samoa in the OFC qualifiers. This victory secures their place in the Oceania Under-19 Women's Championship in Tahiti later this year.