Coach Warren Gatland was given a scare but was relieved to get an early birthday present after Wales scored a late try to earn a bonus-point 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal.

South Africa’s coaching team watched flyhalf Handre Pollard in action for Leicester Tigers in a friendly against Sale Sharks on Friday night, as they weigh up how to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in their Rugby World Cup squad.

Wales were forced into a late change minutes before kick-off of their Rugby Word Cup Pool C fixture against Portugal in Nice as Jac Morgan came into the side for Tommy Reffell, who appeared to be injured in the warm-ups.

Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 away, thanks to two late goals in a scintillating comeback that put the Reds – at least temporarily – top of the Premier League.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians training session in France 

Juventus issued a warning to Serie A rivals by beating Lazio 3-1 at home and provisionally moving top of the standings after a brace from Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic.

The Vodafone Fijiana XV suffered another defeat at the hands of Japan in their second test match this evening.

A lone goal by Brian Charitar had led Southern Forest Navua to play in the finals of the Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants.

The Warriors’ 2023 magic carpet ride will carry them back across the Tasman for a preliminary showdown with the Broncos after they downed the Knights 40-10 at Go Media Stadium.

There are many stories about fans meeting their idols especially in the sporting circles around the world.

Nadroga has successfully defended the Farebrother Trophy after defeating Naitasiri 29-20 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka this afternoon.

The encounter between Extra Supermarket Labasa and Bargain Box Lautoka was a thrilling Rooster Chicken/Scoops Premium Ice Cream Battle of the Giant.