The growth of women’s rugby in the country is steady according to Fiji Rugby Union Women’s Development Coordinator Kuini Vuli, with major improvements already being seen in governance, coaching, management and player participation across the country.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has described his inclusion in the FIJI Water Flying Fijians extended squad as a blessing after earning his first call-up to the national setup.

Croatia captain Luka Modric was included in the country’s preliminary World Cup squad, just weeks after undergoing cheekbone surgery, as the 40-year-old midfield maestro targets a fifth tournament.

Mexico City is not waiting for the World Cup to kick off — it has already turned the beautiful game into a cultural spectacle with Pele’s crown and a Maradona jersey among 15,000 pieces of football memorabilia on display.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua believes competition for places in the Flying Fijians squad for the upcoming Nations Championship will be intense following the naming of the extended 50-member squad.

Tavua continues to lead the Extra Senior League Viti Levu Zone standings despite being held to a 1-all draw by Rakiraki in Round Six action over the weekend.

Neymar’s final audition for Brazil’s World Cup squad turned into a nightmare on Sunday (May 17) when officials mistakenly substituted the wrong player during Santos’ 3-0 home defeat to Coritiba.

Extra Bula FC striker Kaïlé Auvray admits yesterday’s extra-time playoff loss to Vanuatu United was a painful way for the club’s OFC Pro League campaign to end.

The Extra Supermarket Labasa football team has moved to the top of the Extra Premier League standings after round nine.

Sam Walker has been backed to guide Queensland from No.7 as Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler makes an inspirational return to the State of Origin arena.

James Tedesco’s State of Origin exile is over with the Sydney Roosters captain seeing off Dylan Edwards to reclaim his crown as NSW’s premier fullback.

National powerlifter Susana Qionibaravi says her journey into the sport has exceeded expectations after claiming international success within just her first year of competition.