While much of the spotlight ahead of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s first Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash against the Chiefs is on confirmed signing Virimi Vakatawa, another name on the team sheet has raised eyebrows.

Extra Supermarket Bula FC has rejected social media claims that players were off-loaded from their flight to Papua New Guinea, clarifying that visa processing delays, not mismanagement, prevented four overseas players from travelling with the team.

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s captain Verenaisi Ditavutu praised the early impact of Singapore Sevens debutant and Fijiana 15s skipper Alfreda Fisher, highlighting her growing leadership and positive influence within the sevens setup.

For Ravuama Tumacou, being chosen for the Skipper Select team is more than just a personal achievement; it is a sign of opportunity and hope for rugby players from the Northern Division.

The 2026 Vulaca Volleyball Tournament will begin tomorrow at the National Gymnasium, bringing together top volleyball teams from around the country.

Skipper Select assistant coach Timoci Tuinaviti believes his team can compete on the field with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in next week’s highly anticipated Battle of Fiji pre-season match.

Extra Supermarket Bula FC captain Roy Krishna says the team is eager to build momentum as the OFC Pro League resumes with Round Two matches in Port Moresby.

Subrail Park in Labasa has been confirmed as the venue for the second leg of the 2026 Pillay Garments Champion vs. Champion series, following confirmation from the Labasa Town Council that the ground will be ready for match play.

Fiji Airways Fiji men’s sevens head coach Osea Kolinisau is confident his squad is physically prepared as they head into the Singapore 7s, following an intensive conditioning block over the Christmas and New Year period.

Consistency from start to finish will be the key focus for the Fiji Aiways Fijiana 7s as they prepare to face Australia, the United States and Japan at this week’s Singapore Sevens.

Twenty-three-year-old Sitiveni Konataci is working towards a return to the regional stage as a para-athlete in shot put.

More new faces are set to break into the Fiji Airways Fiji men’s sevens side this season, with head coach Osea Kolinisau confirming that the introduction of debutants will continue as part of a wider push to build squad depth.