England failed to break down a resolute Ghana side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup Group L match on Tuesday, a result which left both sides well placed ​to move into the next phase but was a disappointment for Thomas Tuchel’s ​side after their opening 4-2 win over Croatia.

Nine months after suffering a significant injury, national indoor high jump record holder Rusiate Matai is preparing for a major comeback on the international stage.

The Ba Women’s football team departs Fiji today for the Solomon Islands to compete in the OFC Women’s Champions League.

The Netherlands complete their ​Group F campaign at the World Cup with a clash against a Tunisia side in disarray in Kansas City ‌on Thursday, looking to cement top spot in the pool and manage several strikers carrying knocks.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups ​and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the ‌global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston this morning.

Kylian Mbappe is just two goals away from becoming the highest scorer in World Cup history after netting twice in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has been called into the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad for this year’s Nations Championship following the injury withdrawal of Vinaya Habosi, with selectors turning to form and versatility to fill the gap.

Labasa FC goalkeeper Jitoko Vulava has urged fans to continue backing the Babasiga Lions as they prepare for this weekend’s Fiji FACT semifinals, with the defending champions determined to protect their title.

A victory over the Queensland Reds this weekend will secure a home semi-final for the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women in the Super W competition.

Erling Haaland scored two goals in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday, booking a place for his team in the knockout round in their first World Cup appearance for 28 years.

At just 21 years old, Elesi Saukuru’s journey to the McDonalds Fijian Drua Women squad has been anything but conventional, marked by persistence, patience and a late but decisive switch to rugby.

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has urged his side to play like favourites and tighten up defensively when they face Panama in a crucial World Cup clash that neither team can afford to lose.