The Fiji Bulikula fell just short of a historic start to their Rugby League World Cup campaign after going down 18-12 to New Zealand this afternoon.

Namosi are one step closer to defending their Marama Cup title after securing a hard-fought 30-27 victory over Tailevu in their quarter-final yesterday.

Malolo head coach Rupeni Nasiga has praised his side for their efforts despite suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup quarter-finals.

The Fiji Pearls are gearing up for another major assignment next month, with the inaugural PacificAus Sports Netball Challenge set to bring together five Pacific nations in Brisbane.

Suva Grammar School’s rugby community is mourning the loss of coach Epeli Osbourne, who passed away peacefully at his home in Suva in the early hours of this morning.

The top four teams in the Skipper Cup and Marama Championship have been confirmed following the quarter-finals held across the country yesterday.

Eight schools took part in the Nadi Primary Schools tournament at Nadi Sangam School today, with almost 100 students coming out to participate.

A new champion will be crowned in this year’s Skipper Cup competition after Naitasiri beat defending champions Malolo 15-11 in their quarter-final at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva this afternoon.

As Nadroga gears up for their Skipper Cup quarter-finals this afternoon against Suva, Kavekini Boselawa is adamant his teammates have what it takes to go all the way.

Nasinu Women have secured their place in the semi-finals of the Marama Championship after defeating Kadavu 36-26 in their quarter-final clash this morning.

Olympian, Waisake Tewa, will run out at fullback for Naitasiri today in their Skipper Cup quarterfinal clash against defending champions, Malolo, at the HFC Stadium in Suva.

Twenty-year-old Maria Paseka says representing Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup is one of the greatest honours of her career.