The future of Fijian football was on full display as champions were crowned in the youth finals of the McDonald’s IDC 2025.

The Flying Fijians came from behind to defeat Samoa 29-15 in Rotorua, sealing their place at the top of their Pacific Nations Cup pool and in the process confirming Tonga’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Western United’s players are now free agents after the A-Leagues club’s men’s and women’s teams were placed in hibernation for this season.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face off in the final for the third straight tournament, after the Italian top seed advanced to the decider with a four-set win over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne says his side remains focused on fine-tuning their own game as they prepare for a crucial Pacific Nations Cup elimination clash against Samoa.

The Fijiana may be out of the title race, but they are determined to finish their Rugby World Cup campaign on a high when they take on Wales in their final match.

Nadi delivered a stunning performance in the Subrails Marama Championship today, thrashing previously unbeaten Naitasiri 66–5 in their Round 4 clash at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

Fiji’s growing methamphetamine presence and rising HIV cases are among the social issues threatening the next generation of rugby talent, says former Flying Fijians lock Wame Lewaravu.

Nineteen-year-old Adi Raijieli Mateni is fully aware that competition for a final spot in the Young Kulas squad for the OFC Women’s Championship is fierce. Yet, she remains determined to do whatever it takes to make the team.

Max Balard has scored in the first two minutes of his international career to earn the Socceroos a disjointed 1-0 win over New Zealand in leg one of the Soccer Ashes.

The Roosters have locked in their spot in the NRL finals with a 36-6 win over rivals South Sydney, denying Alex Johnston a chance to break Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record.

While local amateur boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama is proud to be the sole female representing Fiji on the world’s biggest international stage, and she is encouraging young girls to take up the sport.