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.

The Fiji Bulikula fell just short of a historic start to their Rugby League World Cup campaign after going down 18-12 to New Zealand this afternoon.

Namosi are one step closer to defending their Marama Cup title after securing a hard-fought 30-27 victory over Tailevu in their quarter-final yesterday.

Malolo head coach Rupeni Nasiga has praised his side for their efforts despite suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup quarter-finals.

The Fiji Pearls are gearing up for another major assignment next month, with the inaugural PacificAus Sports Netball Challenge set to bring together five Pacific nations in Brisbane.

Suva Grammar School’s rugby community is mourning the loss of coach Epeli Osbourne, who passed away peacefully at his home in Suva in the early hours of this morning.

The top four teams in the Skipper Cup and Marama Championship have been confirmed following the quarter-finals held across the country yesterday.