Fiji is setting its sights on sports tourism, and AFL is now part of the game plan.

Former Flying Fijians winger Manasa Mataele is set to make his debut for the Chiefs this weekend against the Brumbies, stepping in for rookie Leroy Carter, who has been rested.

England were dumped out of the Champions Trophy by a nerve-shredding eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in Lahore.

Real Betis will have Brazilian winger Antony available for this weekend’s LaLiga match against Real Madrid, after his red card in the game against Getafe was overturned following an appeal, the Spanish FA (RFEF) said on Wednesday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was handed a two-match suspension following the chaotic Merseyside derby with Everton earlier this month, while both clubs have been fined, the Football Association said on Wednesday.

The midfield combination of Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Inia Tabuavou has been retained by Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson for Friday’s match against Waratahs in Sydney, Australia.

Six players will make their debuts for the Fijian Drua Women in round one of Super W against the Waratahs in Sydney this weekend including 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Alowesi Nakoci.

Rewa’s Mosese Nabose and Lautoka’s Aporosa Yada are out of the Bula Boys squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers semifinal against New Zealand.

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from next month’s tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to a back injury that has kept her out of action since November.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC’s coaching staff on the neck after Saturday’s MLS opener, the league said.

Fiji 7s coach Osea Kolinisau didn’t hide his disappointment after arriving at Nadi International Airport today.

The Fijian Drua are determined to sharpen their mental game as they prepare to take on the NSW Waratahs this Friday.