A weekend that threatened to herald a change to the Rugby World Cup pecking order instead saw the Southern Hemisphere powers’ hegemony confirmed as teams from the Rugby Championship filled three of the four semi-final slots.

Expectations are building on the All Blacks after their sensational 28-24 victory over world number one-ranked Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, and the three-times champions would have it no other way.

South Africa changed their approach for the Rugby World Cup because of lessons learnt when they were in France last year and lost a bruising test in Marseille, the country’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said.

France went through the opening phase of the Rugby World Cup like party-goers at a summer disco, but after a weekend of electrifying rugby, the lights were switched back on abruptly and the country woke up on a greyish, crisp autumn morning.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians Coach Simon Raiwalui emphasizes that a loss is a loss, and this morning’s 24-30 defeat in the quarterfinal against England is undeniably disappointing.

Tevita Lewetuitovo, the coach of Fiji men’s volleyball team, emphasizes that their discipline leading up to the Pacific Games is exactly where it needs to be.

The decision on which city will host the 2036 summer Olympics will be taken in three years time at the earliest, the International Olympic Committee said.

Minnesota linebacker Jordan Hicks scored a 42-yard touchdown on a fumble recovery to go with an interception, and the Vikings held on for a 19-13 win over the host Chicago Bears.

Spain secured a place at Euro 2024 after Gavi’s second-half goal was enough to beat Norway 1-0 away and they will be joined by Group A rivals Scotland and Turkey from Group D following an eventful night in qualifying.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians skipper Waisea Nayacalevu couldn’t hide his frustration in the wake of their heart-wrenching 24-30 defeat to England in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals this morning.

Fiji Bulikula’s assistant head coach, Shane Morris, remains undaunted despite their initial setback in the Pacific Championship’s first round.

Despite the overcast weather, Syndicate Car Show’s president Rizwan Buksh describes the weekend event as a success, attracting an eager crowd of around 4,000 car fans.