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Good play! – UK partners with Solomons on Rugby 7s

Former England Rugby international, Ben Gollings, was in Honiara last week, as a guest of the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation. He was meeting and coaching teams involved in the Solomon Ports National Sevens Rugby Championship.

19 Sept 2026

Go with Courage, Play with Pride: PM Wale to national teams
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has wished Solomon Islands men’s and women’s national football teams well as they depart for Fiji to compete in the MSG Prime Ministers Cup.
16 Sept 2026
Prime Minister Manele pledges allegiance to the “Kings Army” as Solomon Kings FC prepare for historic home matches
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has pledged his allegiance to the growing supporters’ movement known as the “Kings Army,” throwing his full support behind Solomon Kings FC as the team prepares to host two crucial Round 4 fixtures of the OFC Professional League in Honiara in the next couple of…
13 Mar 2026
Solomon Kings applaud Government support in advancing professional Football in Solomon Islands
The leadership of Solomon Kings FC has formally conveyed its appreciation to the Government of the Solomon Islands for its support in enabling the establishment and continued advancement of the nation’s first professional football team. During a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister, Hon.
12 Mar 2026
NSC and ADF launch Coaching Program
The National Sports Council (NSC), in partnership with the Australian High Commission and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Sports Unit, officially launched a major new sports training program at Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) yesterday.
25 Nov 2025
International
MSG 12th Sports Officials Meeting Commenced in Port Moresby
The 12th session of the Melanesian SpearHead Group Sports Officials Meeting commenced in Port Moresby on Wednesday 12th November 2025. The Solomon Islands delegation to the meeting was led by Mr. Jeffrey Sade Deve, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
13 Nov 2025
Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Vave Jnr pays courtesy call on PNG Minister of Sports
The Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Isikeli Vave Jnr and delegation paid a courtesy call on the Papua New Guinea Minister for Sports and Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology, Hon. Feo Kinoka in Port Moresby on Thursday 7th November 2025.
7 Nov 2025
CHC boosts Mataks Futsal Club’s preparation ahead of regional competition in Fiji
The Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) office provided $15,000 on Tuesday this week to support the Mataks Futsal Club’s upcoming participation in the 2025 OFC Futsal Club Championship in Fiji next week. The financial assistance aims to enable the team to meet its financial obligations.
6 Nov 2025
PNG’s Hekari United set to sign Solomon Islands Star Striker Orobulu for OFC Pro League
By Crofton Utukana Papua New Guinea’s Hekari United FC is set to sign national striker John Orobulu for the upcoming OFC Pro League, which is set to kick off in January 2026. Hekari United head coach Marcos Alves Gusmão confirmed the news in an interview with SIBC Sports.
4 Nov 2025
New era for football as Solomon Kings join OFC Pro League
By Crofton Utukana The Solomon Kings, representing the Solomon Islands in the upcoming OFC Pro League, are set to announce their official squad and head coach ahead of the region’s first-ever professional football competition, set to kick off in January 2026.
3 Nov 2025
OFC launches region’s first ever Professional League
By Crofton Utukana in New Zealand The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) marked a historic milestone last night with the launch of the OFC Professional League at the region’s home of football, Eden Park, New Zealand.
30 Oct 2025
Sport
National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the OFC Placement Programme, marking a milestone for Pacific football development.
National Solomon Islands team players Rovu Boyers and Gordon Iro have made history as the first footballers from their country to participate in the OFC Placement Programme, marking a milestone for Pacific football development.
23 Oct 2025
Sport
SIFF Appoints Daniel Barrett as Head Coach of Women’s National Football Team
By Crofton Utukana The Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) has announced the appointment of Australian coach Daniel Barrett as the new head coach of the national women’s football team. Barrett replaces former head coach Batram Suri, whose contract expired earlier this year.
20 Oct 2025
Sport
TTV SOLOMONS NAMED OFFICIAL BROADCASTER FOR FIBA MELANESIAN CUPS 2025
HONIARA (SOLOMON ISLANDS) – Our Telekom Company LTD through its Telekom Television service has been appointed as the host broadcaster for the upcoming FIBA Melanesian Cup and FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup, set to take place in Honiara from October 13–18, 2025.
2 Oct 2025
PM Manele congratulates Solomon Islands Kurukuru
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele congratulates the Solomon Islands Kurukuru following their commanding 7–0 victory over Tuvalu in the OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 final at Vodafone Arena in Suva, Fiji.
25 Sept 2025
Wale praises Oceania Futsal Champs ‘Kurukuru’
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has congratulated Kurukuru for retaining the top spot as the Futsal Champions of the Pacific. Hon Wale said it is an achievement all Solomon Islanders should be proud of.
25 Sept 2025
British High Commission in Honiara
“YOU ARE INSPIRATIONS TO ALL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SI”: Hon. NORI – UK High Commissioner hosts SI National Women’s Football Team
BY TAROMANE MARTIN Minister for Women, Youth, Children, and Family Affairs, Honourable Cathy Nori says the recent title winning feat of the national women’s football team at the last month’s OFC Women’s Nations Cup is an inspiration to girls and women in the country. Hon.
1 Aug 2025
Wale congratulates Women’s Football Team for winning OFC Women’s Nations Cup
The Leader of Opposition, Hon. Matthew Wale, has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Solomon Islands Women’s National Football Team for making history by winning the OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Hon.
20 Jul 2025
Solomon Islands make history by qualifying for maiden OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 final
The Solomon Islands have defeated Samoa 2-1 at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva to reach the final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup for the first time. Samoa hit the front early on, but two goals in the space of 12 minutes completed a first half comeback for the Solomon Islands, who held on to
16 Jul 2025
First win for Eagles
By Taromane Martin Malaita Eagles kicked off their title defense with a 2-0 win over a determined Central Shield in their opening match today at the Lawson Tama Stadium. A goal each in both halves of the games secured the Terry Oiaka Malaita Eagles coached side their first win in the competition.
7 Jul 2025