Switzerland made a winning start to their Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann’s first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.

In the finals of the Eastern Zone Deans, Queen Victoria School (QVS) emerged victorious over Lelean Memorial School with a score of 11 points to six.

The Australian Futsal team is facing challenges adapting to the weather in Fiji.

Ratu Kadavulevu School secured a third-place finish at the Eastern Zone Deans final, defeating Tailevu North College, 25-7.

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie helped Nigeria secure a valuable 0-0 draw against Olympic champions Canada in their Women’s World Cup opener on Friday in a result leaving their group wide open.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians blindside flanker Lekima Tagitagivalu turned down an opportunity to play for France 7s because he wanted to run out for Fiji.

Fiji Rugby Union Administrator Simione Valenitabua has confirmed that once all the Fijiana XV overseas-based players are in the country, they will address the ongoing pay issue.

More than 20 teams have come out to participate in the Extra Supermarket Viti Futsal Cup which is underway at the Fiji Football Association Headquarters in Vatuwaqa, Suva.

The Queensland Reds has roped in Les Kiss as its new head coach.

Manchester City’s Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez has completed a move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli, Saudi state-run Al Ekhbariya TV said early on Friday.

The roar of more than 40,000 home fans made all the difference for underdogs New Zealand, forward Hannah Wilkinson said on Thursday, after her Football Ferns stunned Norway 1-0 in their Women’s World Cup opener.

Manchester United have signed Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana from Inter Milan on a five-year contract with the option of a further year, the Premier League club announced.