Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has been called into the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad for this year’s Nations Championship following the injury withdrawal of Vinaya Habosi, with selectors turning to form and versatility to fill the gap.

Labasa FC goalkeeper Jitoko Vulava has urged fans to continue backing the Babasiga Lions as they prepare for this weekend’s Fiji FACT semifinals, with the defending champions determined to protect their title.

A victory over the Queensland Reds this weekend will secure a home semi-final for the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women in the Super W competition.

Erling Haaland scored two goals in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday, booking a place for his team in the knockout round in their first World Cup appearance for 28 years.

At just 21 years old, Elesi Saukuru’s journey to the McDonalds Fijian Drua Women squad has been anything but conventional, marked by persistence, patience and a late but decisive switch to rugby.

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has urged his side to play like favourites and tighten up defensively when they face Panama in a crucial World Cup clash that neither team can afford to lose.

France and Iraq players were left waiting in their dressing rooms at halftime after thunderstorms forced a delay to the start of the second half of their World Cup clash.

Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and top spot in Group A, but Thursday’s clash against the Czech Republic could still prove challenging.

Labasa FC head coach Alvin Chand has praised his players’ composure and resilience following their 4–2 victory over Rewa, a result that secured the hosts a place in the BiC Fiji FACT semifinals.

Despite the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women’s 42-25 win over the Brumbies on Saturday, head coach Mike Legge believes there is still a lot of areas they need to work on.

Lionel Messi has become the highest scorer in men’s FIFA World Cup history after netting his 18th tournament goal in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria this morning.

Former All Blacks James Parsons and Jeff Wilson have expressed their shock at the omission of Hurricanes captain Du’Plessis Kirifi from the first All Blacks squad named by new coach Dave Rennie.