Australia’s top league football side Sydney FC could have signed Bula Boys rep Thomas Dunn if he hadn’t required to use one of their visa slots.

England should have won the hosting rights for the soccer World Cup before the next free date in 2038 and before Saudi Arabia which will hold the 2034 edition, former FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday.

The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday after persistent rain kept the players from the field.

Afghanistan’s cricketers know things are not right at home, their coach said, over calls for opponents to boycott Champions Trophy matches in response to the Taliban government’s crackdown on women’s rights.

Player welfare and safety are paramount in any sport which is why the Ba Rugby Union has teamed up with Aspen Medical.

Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova said she has been encouraged by the success of several new mothers on their return to the WTA Tour but the Czech is tempering expectations ahead of her own comeback from maternity leave this week.

Australia have submitted an expression of interest (EOI) to host the 2031 men’s Asian Cup, while Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have launched a joint bid for the continental showpiece.

Joe Root has thrown his support behind white-ball captain Jos Buttler despite England’s shaky start to the Champions Trophy, describing him as a “brilliant leader” who has the support of the entire dressing room.

The Fijian Drua have parted ways with flanker Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta due to personal reasons.

Fijian Drua Women’s player Litiana Vueti is making the most of her opportunity in Australia as she fights for a place in the squad for their opening Super W clash against the Waratahs.

Two rising Fijian athletes, Waisale Inoke and Joana Vakasobuduru, have etched their names into the record books after delivering outstanding performances in their respective events.

Young Ba footballer Penisoni Tirau continues his rise on the international scene, having been named as one of the 14 local players in the Fiji side for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.