Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere is backing his squad’s experience and discipline to overcome a short preparation period ahead of their Test clash against the Wallabies in Australia next Sunday.

After a strong showing at the International Tri-Nations Amateur Boxing event, Fiji National Boxing Coach Cameron Todd is now shifting focus to nurturing the next generation of boxing talent.

The world’s top age-grade rugby talent will be on display in Italy this weekend as the 15th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship gets underway tomorrow.

Chelsea scored three times in the second period of extra-time to hand 10-man Benfica a 4-1 defeat in Charlotte in their weather-affected last 16 Club World Cup clash on Saturday as the English side set up a quarter-final meeting with Brazil’s Palmeiras.

There are a lot of expectations for hooker Tevita Ikanivere in the upcoming two Tests after being named captain for the Flying Fijians.

Fijian stars were at the heart of semifinal action in the GMR Rugby Premier League, but only two will move on to the final.

Star fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Reece Walsh have shone on Saturday, with the vacant number one jersey for the Queensland Maroons up for grabs.

Last year’s Deans under 18 finalist, Nasinu Secondary School escaped a gutsy Nabua Secondary side in their Southern Zone clash today.

The Kaiviti Silktails scored one of the best tries in their history after securing a three year deal with McDonalds Fiji.

The top four teams for the Rugby Premier League 7s in India have been confirmed.

Nahehevia rugby club from Vunamoli village in Nadi received a generous jersey sponsorship from the Nadi Brisbane Community in Australia.

Australia ruthlessly completed a 159-run victory over West Indies in the first test as Nathan Lyon swept up the tail after Josh Hazlewood’s five-wicket masterclass broke the hosts’ resistance on a pitch that deteriorated into a bowler’s paradise.