Flying Fijians number eight Viliame Mata and Kalaveti Ravouvou’s efforts for Bristol Bears were not enough as their side was thrashed 38-nil by Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for more than two months after an operation on a hamstring injury.

Four women soccer players with River Plate, one of Argentina’s top professional clubs, were released by Brazilian authorities on Friday following their detention last week after allegedly targeting a ball boy with racist slurs.

Former England coach Stuart Lancaster remains under pressure as Racing 92 director of rugby after Jordan Uelese crossed in Montpellier’s 21-17 win over the Parisians.

Weightlifting Fiji star Taniela Rainibogi shared his enthusiasm about diving straight into the intensity of competition following the holidays but acknowledged the challenges ahead as he prepares for the first trials for the Pacific Mini Games, set to take place today.

Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League and within six points of Liverpool after a largely trouble-free, if slightly pedestrian, 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town on a chilly night in North London this morning.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford a little over a month ago with a glowing reputation and backed by many to be the man to turn around the club’s flagging fortunes.

Brighton & Hove Albion were held to a 0-0 draw with Brentford in a mid-table Premier League clash at a misty American Express Stadium this morning after dominating the match but lacking a finishing touch.

Leinster’s winning run to start the season reached 11 games in all competitions with a bonus-point 28 – 7 victory over fierce rivals Munster in Thomond Park.

Sale Sharks brought a resounding end to Bristol Bears’ festivities with a thumping 38-0 victory on the road at Ashton Gate.

Flying Fijians utility back and Bayonne centre Sireli Maqala has claimed the top spot as the leading try scorer in the French Top 14.

Weightlifting Fiji coach Henry Elder has nothing but praise for the sensational Taniela Rainibogi.