The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women will once again draw strength from their passionate supporters when they take on the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, with captain Kolora Lomani saying the unwavering backing of the Fijian community continues to inspire the side.

Ba football legend Lote Delai, whose solitary goal secured a 1-0 victory over Labasa in the inaugural Fiji FACT final in 1991, believes the current Men in Black have what it takes to end the district’s 16-year wait for another Fiji FACT title.

Senegal kept their World ​Cup knockout hopes alive in dominant fashion on Friday with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq, who were eliminated ‌from the tournament.

Ousmane Dembele scored a ​first-half hat-trick as France made sure of top spot in World Cup Group I with a ruthless 4-1 win on Friday ‌over a second-string Norway who like the French had already qualified for the next round of the tournament.

The Ministry for Youth and Sports says it will make the most of its $23.1 million allocation for the 2026/27 financial year after its initial request for $30 million was not granted.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will continue to receive financial backing from the Government after World Rugby’s annual $1.5 million contribution to the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific franchise comes to an end next Tuesday.

McDonald’s Fijian Drua women’s captain Kolora Lomani says her side is energised and focused as they prepare for their Super W Round Four clash against the Queensland Reds at 4.05pm this afternoon in Brisbane.

IR Group Navua FC will enter the BIC Fiji FACT knockout stages today as underdogs.

The Suva foreshore will come alive today as the 2026 Simple Green Business House Regatta Series launches, with 32 corporate teams set to battle it out in one of Fiji’s most vibrant ocean sporting events.

New Zealand high-performance coach Barrie Jennings has praised the natural athletic ability within the Fiji Pearls squad, saying his initial assessment has left him optimistic as the team prepares for the upcoming Sydney Series.

Labasa FC head coach Alvin Chand believes his side’s home supporters could once again make the difference as the defending champions prepare to take on Ba in the first semi-final of the BiC Fiji FACT 2026 at Subrail Park tomorrow.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will adjust its cost base ahead of next season’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign as funding from World Rugby comes to an end this month.