Sports Archive May 2007

KOSSA CROWNED CLUB CHAMPIONS

The final of the Our Telekom Club Championship has concluded and KOSSA is now the country's new representative in the 2008 Oceania league.

Koloale too good for Nothern Warriors

Koloale went through to the finals after overcoming an easy opponent, the Northern Warriors of Central Province by seven goals to one (7-1) in a hot and humid afternoon.

KOSSA upsets the mighty Marists

The scoreboard reads 3-1 in favor of KOSSA, what the scoreboard could not register was the drama involved in the win.

Koloale survives Marist onslaught

Koloale survived its final pool game on Saturday against Marist winning 2-1 and finishing on top of Pool A.

Kokohale pushes Marist to the brink

The lads from Central Roviana gave Marist a run for their money ending the game with a 3 all draw.

Solomons Medal prospects at the SPG still unclear

The Pacific games dateline is near but Athletics Solomon Islands officials are still unsure of our medal chances at the games.

SOCCER: The National Club Championship begins.

Honiara based clubs made their mark in the opening of the National Club Championship yesterday at the Lawson Tama stadium.

RUGBY: HRUA games over the weekend

Three tough rugby games were played today at the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education (SICHE) oval.

Makuru out, Marist in

The verdict is out, the winner of the HFA premier league; Makuru is out of the national club championship tournament to be held over the next two weeks starting today.

Charity Match Captivates Honiara Fans

In a show of talent, Honiara fans witnessed an entertaining game that ended up in a draw after both sides came near to scoring on many occasions.

Coach Burns confident of Basketball squad

National Basketball Head Coach Ryan Burns is optimistic that the men's and women's squads will compete well in the upcoming SPG in Apia, Samoa.

Wrestling eyes Gold Medal in SPG 2007

An eight man squad will represent the Solomon Islands Amateur Wrestling Association for this year's South Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa.

Touch Rugby prepares for SPG

The Solomon Islands touch rugby team is hard at training for the South Pacific Games.

SPG bound women's soccer team progressing well

Women's soccer training is progressing well for the upcoming South Pacific Games.

Sevens preparations on target

The Solomon Islands Rugby Sevens team is on time with training schedules and is into the midseason phase of their preparations.

Mela kept Marist's hope of making the club championship

In what most spectators expected to be the clash of the week, lived up to its rating. Both teams displayed fast flowing football that often tested the referee's fitness level.

Menapi to feature in charity match

Commins Menapi is set to join a tentative national squad outfit selected by the Solomon Islands Football Federation.

Premier division players not eligible for Telekom cup

Provincial club champions are allowed to sign players that play in Honiara HFA league.

Telekom donates 1.5 million annually to SIFF

Our telekom has embarked on a major sponsorship drive that ensures that popular sports such as the Netball and soccer are supported financially.

Pacific Games May 18th Deadline a problem for SIFF

A tentative national men's soccer squad have been selected and will soon be called to start training as the coach arrives in the country.

Makuru's club championship participation in doubt

Eddie Ngava revealed in a press conference that HFA's champion club will not be eligible to participate in this years' national club Championship.

Laugu held Makuru to a two-all draw

In a fast and entertaining game played out in front of a good crowd at the Lawson Tama on Saturday saw two heavy weights of the Honiara Football League Premier division went head to head.

SICHE escapes with a victory

The mighty Diesel Power suffered a shock defeat to the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education loosing 22 - 19.

Rugby: Avaiki beats Marist 36 - 5

Avaiki has won its second game for the season, this time against Marist.

Fans critical of boxing federation

Boxing fans and followers have voiced their disagreements to the federation for bias selection and the severity of corruption within the heart of the organization.

Volleyball prepares for SPG

The volleyball federation is preparing for the upcoming South Pacific Games with high hopes for medals.

Marist may secure the third position ahead of Kossa

The race for the third position now has two clear contenders; Marist and Kossa.

Matangiki beats a determined SOSA outfit

Matangiki defeated a very determined SOSA side twenty seven to twelve in a well balanced rugby match at the Panatina oval.

Telekom club championship

The Solomon Islands Football Federation has called on Provincial club champions to register their teams as preparations are currently underway.

Basketball selectors look abroad

The Solomon Islands Basketball Team is looking to its overseas based players for the upcoming South Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa.