The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is gearing up for a massive showdown this weekend against the Melbourne Rebels, and they’re ready to leave their fans cheering at the top of their lungs.

The main focus at the moment for the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team is the first game against Ireland at the Hong Kong 7s.

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B.

Substitute Jesper Karlsson scored a brilliant late free kick and Anthony Elanga added a superb solo goal as Sweden hammered Azerbaijan 5-0 in their Group F European Championship qualifier.

18-year-old Jasmine Daunakamakama has big dreams in boxing and is determined to make a career out of it.

South Africa has named a full-strength squad for their two One-Day Internationals against the Netherlands with the side needing victory in both to keep alive hopes of automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

FIFA’s compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men’s World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global soccer governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is now ninth on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific standings after five rounds.

The Digicel Fiji Premier League resumes this weekend after a two-week break with round five of competition.

Fiji Bati and Eels winger Maika Sivo has been cited for a Grade 1 Dangerous Tackle by the Match Review Committee.

Celine Boutier of France fired a 4-under 68 and prevailed in a one-hole playoff against England’s Georgia Hall to win the LPGA Drive On Championship in Gold Canyon, Ariz.

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside Serbian Dusan Lajovic 6-0 7-6(5) to keep his title defence on track at the Miami Open on Sunday, as Canadian Bianca Andreescu cruised past American Sofia Kenin in straight sets.