Ireland escaped a mighty scare by Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture today.

Queen Victoria School Under-18 coach, Pedro Waqa, says that their loss in the Vodafone Deans quarter-final last year served as their motivation to secure the title this year.

The Education Ministry is working with stakeholders to combat the escalating issue of drug-related activities among students.

Cicia Island, the sole organic island within the Lau group, has raised concerns over the stagnant pricing of its organic produce compared to conventional products in the market.

The Fiji Teachers Association has received information from the Education Ministry indicating a concerning shortage of 300 primary school teaching positions.

The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights, in solidarity with global demonstrators, is urging the government to base their decisions not solely on the report from the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has provisionally  suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for three months as it investigates allegations he gave a player an unwanted kiss on the lips after Spain’s women won the World Cup.

Joey Aukuso-Suaalii stepped up as Sydney Roosters overcame the loss of Kiwi superstar Joey Manu to keep their finals hopes alive with 32-8 defeat of Wests Tigers.

The Broncos have put themselves in the box seat to wrap up the minor premiership, grinding their way to a 29-18 win over the Raiders at GIO Stadium on Saturday.

Spain opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 campaign in dominant fashion after an emphatic 94-64 win over Cote d’Ivoire in Group G action.

Maybe it was the Haka before the game that impressed Steve Kerr’s men, but their slow start saw New Zealand open up a 10-point lead.

Brazil were all business for their first FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 game against Iran, not taking their foot off the gas pedal in a 100-59 victory.