Nathan Cleary will become NSW’s most-capped State of Origin halfback when he plays his 20th game in Wednesday night’s decider at Suncorp Stadium.

The SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 side claimed its first pool victory at the World Rugby U20 Championship in nearly a decade after edging Spain 29-26 in a thrilling encounter in Georgia this morning.

England head coach Steve Borthwick is expected to juggle his back-three options against the FIJI Water Flying Fijians in this weekend’s Nations Championship clash.

Fiji Pearls defender Kalesi Tawake, who has been ruled out of the squad due to injury, says the team is well aware of the challenges ahead as they prepare to face a strong line-up of opponents in the Spirit Series in Sydney.

The Vodafone Vanua Championship and Royal Tea Ranadi competition will kick off on Friday.

Defending champions Argentina produced a stunning late comeback, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

The Fijian Drua has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to increase its financial investment in the club, describing the move as a significant boost for the franchise’s long-term sustainability.

The Fiji Junior Bula Boys, who are now in Papua New Guinea, will complete their final preparations before beginning their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship campaign this weekend.

Goodman Fielder International has rallied behind the Fiji Pearls as they prepare for their Spirit Series campaign in Sydney, with the team aiming to make another statement on the international stage.

Belgium booked its place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a convincing 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States in their Round of 16 clash in Seattle.

Fiji distance runner Yeshnil Karan remains on track for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Athletics Fiji pleased by his progress following emergency appendicitis surgery in April.

The future of grassroots rugby league in Fiji looks promising, but greater investment and stronger community support will be key to unlocking its full potential.