The Vodafone Fiji Bati, a team that has never missed the quarterfinals of a Rugby League World Cup since 2008, are now staring down one of their hardest challenges yet after being placed in a brutal Pool A for the 2026 edition in Australia.

Fiji Bula Boys head coach Stéphane Auvray says the national side’s recent performance at the MSG Prime Ministers Cup has exposed a huge gap in fitness and overall playing standards.

Fiji Rugby Referees Association interim chair Talemo Waqa says safeguarding the well-being and confidence of match officials has become a top priority, especially as referees face rising public criticism and social media negativity after weekend fixtures.

Fiji will chase back-to-back Dubai titles for the first time this weekend, a year after beating giant-killers Spain 19-5 in last season’s final.

A light-hearted yet unusual post on the Fijian Drua’s official social media pages has stirred up interest among fans, and raised fresh questions about the status of towering forward Janeiro Wakeham, who is currently on a train-and-trial deal with the club.

The Avengers Volleyball Club are celebrating a landmark achievement after being crowned National Interclub Champions of Fiji, securing the title in a tournament that concluded over the weekend.

Team Taveuni is confident they have what it takes to compete against the larger districts at the Fiji Primary Schools Tuckers Ice Cream Games at the HFC Bank Stadium later this week.

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has accused England flanker Tom Curry of acting like a “bully” after a heated clash on and off the field during England’s 27–23 win at Allianz Stadium.

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says he believes the team has “turned a corner” after two tough seasons marked by injuries, heavy travel and major squad changes, including the loss of several senior leaders.

Fiji Rugby Referees educator and coach Kuini Vuli has been nominated by the Suva Rugby Referees Association for the Outstanding Contribution to Refereeing Award ahead of the inaugural Referees Awards Night in Suva next month.

The McDonald’s Mike Friday Select 7s side has received a major boost for its 2026 Coral Coast 7s season with the return of powerful outside back Matai Leuta.

Fiji Powerlifting has reached a major milestone after local official Eric Jioje successfully passed his international refereeing exam, becoming the country’s first-ever accredited Category 2 referee under the International Powerlifting Federation.