Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr made their numerical advantage count against 10-man Persepolis in Tehran’s empty Azadi Stadium as the Saudi Pro League side kicked off their Asian Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over the Iranians.

Namibia have made nine changes to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with hosts France in Marseille on Thursday as coach Allister Coetzee looks to give his wider squad a taste of the tournament in this “special occasion”.

Italy’s first objective at this Rugby World Cup is to win their opening two games, and after disposing of Namibia, winning 52-8, they now face a Uruguay side who should not be underestimated.

A severely-fatigued and under-prepared Indian team got a rude reality check with hosts China out-muscling them 5-1 in an opening group league encounter of the Asian Games football competition in Hangzhou.

As drug usage surges in the nation, the Ministry of Health is growing increasingly alarmed about the issue of needle sharing, which has led to a rise in blood-borne diseases.

The Fijian Drua camp expressed no astonishment at Simione Kuruvoli’s remarkable performance in the Rugby World Cup match between Fiji and Australia yesterday.

Former Fiji rugby international Seremaia Bai believes that having the Flying Fijians included in the Rugby Championship will be a tremendous boost.

The Wows Kids Fiji Foundation is reminding the Fiji Water Flying Fijians to keep walking strong regardless of the outcome of their matches at the Rugby World Cup.

Basketball Fiji’s preparation for the upcoming Pacific Games will be boosted with the presence of two Australian coaches.

Fiji is taking significant strides to become a regional leader in sustainable financing.

Canada said on Monday that it was “actively pursuing credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June, dealing a further blow to diplomatic ties between the countries.

Self-advocacy for cancer patients is a crucial message stressed by Radiation Oncologist Dr Miriama Delaibatiki.