FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says tomorrow’s Pacific Nations Cup semi-final is about the occasion, not the opponent.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says picking his match day squad for the Pacific Nations Cup semifinal was no easy task, with several world-class players narrowly missing out.

Nasinu have once again stamped their dominance in the Bosco Trophy, edging past a spirited Namosi outfit 43-35 in a pulsating clash at the HFC Bank Stadium yesterday afternoon.

Player welfare has taken centre stage in Suva as the World Rugby Immediate Care in Rugby course got underway at PTC in Nasese, Suva yesterday.

Canada set out their case as Women’s World Cup contenders and set up a mouth-watering semi-final with holders New Zealand as they ruthlessly demolished Australia in Bristol.

New Zealand suffered their biggest defeat in history as they were beaten 43-10 by South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are gearing up for a stern challenge in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinal against a resurgent Canada side.

Naitasiri successfully defended their INKK Farebrother Sullivan Trophy, edging Lautoka 41-38 in a thrilling Round Five clash of the Skipper Cup competition.

Newcomers Kadavu pulled off another of the season in the 2025 Subrails Marama Championship, edging out Nadi 50-47 in a nail-biting clash this afternoon.

Mark Nawaqanitawase’s explosive debut NRL season has caught the eye of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt, who says the door is still open for the 25-year-old winger to return to rugby union.

Former 7s star Joji Nasova will potentially make his FIJI Water Flying Fijians debut in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final against Canada after being named in the 23-member match-day squad.

The 2025 Vodafone Vanua Trophy kicked off yesterday with five entertaining clashes that set the tone for a competitive season ahead.