World number one Iga Swiatek battled back from two breaks down in the final set to beat Danielle Collins 6-4 3-6 6-4 on Thursday and reach the third round of the
Australian Open for the fifth successive year.

The Fiji women’s cricket side has suffered their third successive loss to Aotearoa Maori Women in the Pacific Cup this afternoon in Auckland.

The Fiji Hockey teams presented their i-Tatau to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the state house today.

Despite playing under heavy pressure in the first half the shadow national men’s side, Fiji Babaas managed to secure their first win at the McDonalds Fiji Coral Coast 7s after beating Tubarua 33-nil in its first pool match.

The Ba Originals side are relishing the opportunity to expose their players to high-calibre rugby.

The NZ 7s Development team defeated the Ambassador All Stars 24-14 in their opening match at the McDonald Fiji Coral Coast 7s.

The Fiji Hockey teams will take one game at a time in their maiden appearance at the World Cup hoping to grasp every moment of the prestigious event.

Beleaguered Everton and Nottingham Forest found some cheer in a troubling week for both clubs as they ground out victories over Crystal Palace and Blackpool respectively in FA Cup third-round replays.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Spanish left back Sergio Reguilon joined Brentford on loan until the end of the season after failing to impress at Manchester United.

Former All Black 7s mentor Sir Gordon Tietjens says that playing in the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s tournament will be tough but its also the best place to learn.

The Sydney-based Pacific Nomads side considers the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s as the toughest competition outside the World Sevens Series.

The Fiji Airways Kaiviti Silktails have 12 home games scheduled in the Jersey Flegg Cup this season, which will help them build their fan base.