Rafa Nadal said he was delighted to make a winning return at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday and that it meant a lot to him after going through a tough period due to injuries, as he advanced to the second round with a 6-2 6-3 victory over Flavio Cobolli.

Real Madrid have forgotten last season’s heavy defeat at Manchester City in the Champions League as they prepare to return to The Etihad for their quarter-final, second leg on Wednesday, coach Carlo Ancelotti said.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans says they will continue to try and ensure all Drua home games are inclusive, safe, family friendly and high energy.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side is gearing up to face off against one of the most formidable scrummaging teams in the competition, the Hurricanes.

Mick Byrne is the new Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach.

Fiji Swimming is looking forward to fielding some of its most promising junior reps at the Oceania Aquatic Championships in Gold Coast, Australia next week.

World number three Carlos Alcaraz has cast doubt on his Madrid Open title defence later this month as the Spaniard nurses a right arm injury that has forced him to miss key tune-up events for the French Open.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are gearing up for the clash against the Hurricanes in Suva this week.

The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women are looking forward to their Super W home semi-final clash against the Western Force in Suva this week.

National Athletics Coach Albert Miller says they will be working very closely with Fiji Secondary Schools athletes to enhance their development ahead of the Oceania Championships.

Jordie Barrett’s decision to sign for the All Blacks, Hurricanes and Taranaki until the end of 2028 has created a stir in Ireland and wider Europe after it was announced he will play a sabbatical season for Leinster next year.

The new Flying Fijians coach is expected to be announced in the next 24 hours.