As anticipation builds for tomorrow’s Southern Zone Secondary Schools Rugby finals, Marist Brothers High School Under-18 captain Anthony McGowan has extended a heartfelt message of respect to rival schools, especially their traditional foes, Suva Grammar School.

Six players will miss this week’s Premier League games due to accumulated yellow cards, however, five of them will be available for their respective teams in the opening Battle of the Giants round in Labasa next weekend.

FIFA has sanctioned Serbia with a partial stadium closure when they host England in a World Cup qualifier next month following racist behaviour by some of their fans during the 3-0 home win over Andorra in June, the Serbian soccer association (FSS) said.

Rising tighthead prop Tim Hoyt has signalled his intention to switch international allegiance from England to Fiji a major boost to the Flying Fijians’ future front-row depth.

The Lutubula Trophy makes its long-awaited return this weekend as unbeaten Ratu Kadavulevu School face defending champions Queen Victoria School in the Eastern Zone Under-18 final at Nukuvuto Ground in Tailevu.

The next few weeks will be very busy for Kadavu Rugby Union as they prepare for the Southern Rally on the island.

The Video Assistant Referees (VAR) testing in Fiji by the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) last week was a success.

Now signed with the Fijian Drua, former Wallaby Issak Fines-Leleiwasa will become eligible to represent Fiji in October 2026, putting him in the frame for possible Flying Fijians selection ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Suva Grammar School Under-18 captain Tane Susau understands that this week’s match will not be an easy one, and they are excited for the challenge against Marist Brothers High School in the Southern Zone final.

Rewa’s John Orobulu still leads the golden boot race in the Extra Premier League after 13 rounds.

Gymnasts preparing for the upcoming National Clubs Carnival in Gold Coast and the 2026 Suzuki World Cup had the perfect build-up at the recent AeroGym Fiji Showcase held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has directed the Ministry of Youth and Sports to work with HFC Bank, the naming rights sponsor of the stadium, to ensure the ground is fixed before the next Flying Fijians Test match next month.