Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne says Fiji’s 2027 Rugby World Cup pool presents a refreshing change after years of being grouped with the same opponents.

Taekwondo coach and grand master Andy Rutten believes Fiji has the potential to become the top nation in the sport within the Oceania region.

Nine Russian and Belarusian athletes have been granted permission to compete in qualifying events for next year’s Winter Olympics as neutral athletes.

Fiji is moving to modernise the way people enter the country, with Cabinet approving two new systems designed to make travel safer and more efficient.

Local government elections are now expected to take place next year.