President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere offered words of encouragement to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians following their loss to Wales in their opening pool match yesterday.

Flying Fijians after their first Rugby World Cup match against Wales [Source: Fiji Rugby]

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians were met with a challenging and high-intensity game in their first Rugby World Cup pool match that could potentially benefit their team.

Women’s Touch Rugby program officer Natalie Little is confident that the Fiji women’s touch rugby team has a strong chance of winning the bronze medal at the Pacific Games this year.

The Southern Forest Navua head coach is optimistic about his team’s chances in the upcoming Rooster Chicken/Scoops Ice Cream Battle of the Giants semi-final.

Spain’s men’s coach Luis de la Fuente said he and his team would “just stick to football” as he was bombarded with questions on Monday about the resignation of football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, announced a few hours earlier.

Australia winger Mark Nawaqanitawase celebrated his 23rd birthday at a French primary school on Monday morning, the gaggle of children mobbing him a reflection of his growing profile after an outstanding World Cup opener.

Juventus’s France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, Italy’s national anti-doping (NADO Italia) tribunal said on Monday.

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out for seven to 10 days with a shoulder injury, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday, but is expected to recover for their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland on Sept. 23.

Novak Djokovic could return to action in the Davis Cup later this week after capturing his 24th Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open and Serbia teammate Miomir Kecmanovic said on Monday the 36-year-old can give them a huge advantage.

India beat rivals Pakistan by 228 runs after Virat Kohli passed 13,000 in one-day internationals en route to his 47th century and KL Rahul marked his return from injury with a ton in a lopsided Asia Cup Super Four clash in Colombo.

Diogo Jota scored twice with Bruno Fernandes also on target as Portugal thrashed Luxembourg to maintain their 100% Euro 2024 qualification record.