Fiji Bati coach Mick Potter says his side has plenty of work to do despite opening their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a win over the Cook Islands, warning that their second-half performance must improve as the tournament intensifies.

FMF Suva women’s rugby captain Luisa Tisolo says the team’s young players are rising to the challenge ahead of Saturday’s Marama semifinal against Nasinu.

FIJI Water Flying Fijians squad member and Nadi Rugby captain Rupeni Naruma is throwing his support behind his Nadi brothers as they prepare for a crucial Skipper Cup semifinal clash against Naitasiri this Saturday.

Former Ba football coach Ravinesh Kumar says he has yet to receive a written termination letter or details of the allegations against him.

It’s been a whirlwind ride for young Fijian centre Solomone Saukuru, but he’s developing a certain pattern in rugby league.

FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Jake White is challenging his side to respond against Japan as he begins his tenure with limited preparation time and a point to prove.

Fiji Bulikula second rower Talei Holmes says her team is happy to keep bringing the element of surprise to the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after nearly pulling off an ambush of three-time world champions, the New Zealand Ferns.

Fiji Bulikula captain Sereana Naitokatoka says her side can hold their heads high after pushing New Zealand to the limit in a closely contested opening match of the Rugby League World Cup last night.

Naitasiri rugby coach, Timoci Tinaviti, says the Skipper Cup has been missing from their cabinet for the last 16 years.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have a few more days to acclimatise to Japan’s conditions and fine-tune their preparations ahead of next Saturday’s Centennial Test against the hosts.

The Fiji Bati opened their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a dominant 40-12 win over the Cook Islands yesterday.

The Ba Football Association will soon begin searching for a new coach after terminating the contract of head coach Ravinesh Kumar.