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.

In 1978, a pair of Scotland fans with little money hitched a lift on a ship across the Atlantic to Argentina, repainting it as they went to pay their way, in the ultimate World Cup budget journey featured in a BBC television documentary.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will receive a reduced allocation in the 2026-2027 financial year, with its budget cut by 9.1 percent.

The Fiji Police Force will operate with a reduced budget in the 2026-2027 financial year, despite earlier calls for increased funding to address growing security challenges.

The Land Transport Authority will receive a reduced allocation in the 2026 2027 financial year, with the Government prioritising digital transformation and improved transport services.

The Government says strengthening early childhood education remains central to building a stronger education system, with increased investment aimed at giving children the best possible start in life.

Major infrastructure projects will receive a funding boost in the new financial year, with the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport allocated $821 million in the 2026-2027 National Budget.

Protecting migrant workers from exploitation and human trafficking remains a key priority for the Immigration Ministry, despite a reduction in its 2026-2027 Budget allocation.

Navua FC have booked their place in the final of the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT after defeating Lautoka FC 2-1 in an extra-time thriller at Subrail Park in Labasa this afternoon.

The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women have booked a Super W home semi-final spot following a commanding 50-17 victory over the Queensland Reds at Ballymore Stadium this afternoon.