It was more than just a rugby match in Brisbane yesterday.

Fiji’s sporting landscape could be set for a major boost following a key announcement in the 2026–27 National Budget, with the sponsorship threshold for businesses reduced from $250,000 to $100,000.

Colombia and Portugal played out a breathless ​0-0 draw that was anything but dull to a wall of sound at Miami Stadium on Saturday with both teams ‌advancing to the last 32 of the World Cup as the top two in Group K.

Brigadier General at Blackrock Camp in Nadi, Manoa Gadai, has welcomed the budget allocation of $152.6 million for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

Strengthening social protection remains a key priority for the Government, with the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection receiving increased funding in the 2026-2027 National Budget.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade will get $56.6 million in the 2026–2027 National Budget, an increase of 11% from the current financial year’s $51 million.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says the 2026-2027 National Budget provides much-needed relief for businesses coping with rising costs and the ongoing fuel crisis.

The Government has reinforced its commitment to strengthening Fiji’s justice and accountability systems, with increased funding for key independent institutions announced in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

Nadogo FC have ended their Fiji FA President’s Cup 2026 round-robin campaign dominantly, thrashing Savusavu FC 7–0 at Subrail Park in Labasa this morning.

Taveuni and Rewa have sealed their places in this season’s Skipper Cup competition after topping their respective pools with impressive campaigns.

Croatia dropped Josko Gvardiol in one of three changes for Saturday’s final World Cup ​Group L match against Ghana, who also made ‌three switches, leaving out forward Inaki Williams.

New Zealand’swinless World Cup in North America proved a let-down for ​a nation that had waited 16 years for a return to the global stage, and has shone a harsh light ‌on FIFA’s decision to give Oceania an automatic qualifying berth.