The Fiji national football team will head into a new phase of development after head coach Stephane Auvray named a provisional 21-member squad for two international friendlies.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended the reinstatement of Minister of Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru.

Despite a string of disappointing results in recent Extra Premier League matches, Suva Football Association president Nitin Singh believes the side still has enough time to build momentum ahead of the upcoming BiC Fiji FACT tournament.

Rewa FC has bid farewell to Solomon Islands duo Calvin Ohasio and Norman Ngafu following the completion of their contracts with the Delta Tigers.

Nadi athletics club member and Swami Vivekananda College head girl, Brienna Rabakewa, has signed a two-year athletics scholarship with Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, USA.

The Sports World Fijian Under-20 side suffered an 82-25 defeat to the Junior Springboks, trailing 56-11 at halftime in a tough test match against the reigning World Champions.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Women assistant coach Kele Leawere says the arrival of new players this season has created healthy competition within the squad while also strengthening the team environment.

At just 23 years old, Fiji’s first wheelchair rugby head coach, Makarita Nakavulevu, is already making history.

The Nadroga football side is hoping to end its 25-year BiC Fiji FACT drought this year.

New McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women assistant coach Tavaita Rowati believes the rapid growth of women’s rugby in Fiji is creating stronger pathways and producing more quality players for the future.

Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru says he is ready to get back to work following his reinstatement, with a strong focus on advancing youth and sports development around the country.