Fiji Pearls player Alisi Naqiri has returned to the court after taking time off earlier this year to give birth.

A senior player for the Fiji Football Women’s team, Naomi Waqanidrola, considers her role a blessing as she has the opportunity to guide and mentor the young and new incoming players.

It was less than two months ago that South Africa inflicted a record 35-7 defeat on New Zealand but the result of that test in London will have no bearing on Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, flanker Kwagga Smith said.

Henry Arundell and Freddie Steward will start on the wing for England in the bronze final against Argentina on Saturday, with Marcus Smith returning at fullback as coach Steve Borthwick made eight changes from the team beaten by South Africa in the semis.

Argentina has made three changes to their line-up for Rugby World Cup’s bronze medal match against England in Paris on Saturday, signalling their intent to try for a positive finish to the tournament in France.

First-half goals from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez helped Barcelona secure a 2-1 home win against Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League Group H tie.

The women’s defence forces will not be participating in this year’s Ratu Sukuna Bowl rugby event, as confirmed by Police Acting Director of Strategic Planning, Pauliasi Colamoto.

The Ba Rugby Union Secretary Gaby Kautoga says they want to ensure their Tikina Championship is not just a transient blaze but a tournament that will be kept alive for years.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Gabriel Jesus after the forward led the north London side to a 2-1 Champions League victory over Sevilla this morning.

Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jamal Murray scored 21 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-107 to begin defense of their title on Tuesday night.

The highly anticipated Ratu Sukuna Bowl is set to take place at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.

The Rugby World Cup has lived up to its theme of the world in union.