The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, “Messi mania” and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest.

Rugby Australia have moved to fill a gaping, five-year fixtures hole by confirming a rapid-fire Super Rugby AUS tournament.

Fiji 7s sensation Joseva Talacolo contributed two tries while Filipe Sauturaga managed one in their 31-17 win against Mumbai dreamers on the second day of the Rugby Premier League sevens competition in India.

Former Melbourne Rebels lock Angelo Smith will be returning to Fiji to play for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua.

Around 40 participants from various sporting organizations and clubs across the country gathered in Suva today for a four-day leadership training program.

Nineteen-year-old Simeli Daunivucu is one of the 30 players named in the France Under-20 squad for the World Championship, which will be held in Italy later this month.

Four people have been given suspended jail sentences by a Madrid Court after being found guilty of a hate crime related to an effigy of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, Spain’s LaLiga said.

Vodafone Fijiana prop Tiana Robanakadavu says integrity behind closed doors is what truly matters, even as the spotlight intensifies in the lead-up to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Eighteen-year-old Imelda Smith’s swimming journey began quite unexpectedly when she joined her sister for a recovery session at the pool.

Fiji Outrigger is setting its sights on a podium finish in the Va’a Competition at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau later this month.

Queensland great Chris Close has a stunning warning for the current Maroons squad if there is not a massive change in outlook and performance in Perth.

It’s hard to believe — given the poor start of some teams — but with a month left to go in the regular season, all eight Super Netball clubs can still make finals.