While the Fiji National Rugby League is eager to cheer the Fiji Bulikula’s historic qualification for the International Rugby League Women’s World Series, practical considerations are delaying any official celebration.

Afghanistan women’s refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco.

Climate change is one of the toughest opponents facing any athlete, warns Brazilian soccer player Tamires Dias, one of around 40 elite sportsmen and women involved in the launch of a new global campaign that will feature at next month’s COP30 summit in her country.

A French cyclist who spent 50 days in custody in Russia said he would seek to break another record after his hopes of doing the fastest cycle ride from Portugal to the Pacific were dashed when he crossed the Chinese-Russian border through a dense forest. Sofiane Sehili, who describes himself as an “ultra-endurance racer and adventure cyclist”, was freed in Russia’s Far East on 23 October after he admitted illegally crossing the border. He flew back to Paris on Sunday via Asia.

Since the beginning of the Marama Cup season, Namosi manager Etonia Taivoce believed that their side had what it took to make it to the final once again.

The Vusu Raiders are set to depart for Papua New Guinea tomorrow ahead of their Melanesian Cup match against Mount Hagen Wamp Nga.

The pool draw for this year’s Pacific Community Cup has set up an exciting early clash between IDC finalists Rewa and Ba, who have both been grouped together for the tournament scheduled in New Zealand.

Arsenal enjoyed a serene Sunday as they beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and title rivals Manchester City lost by the same margin at Aston Villa to leave the north London club four points clear at the top of the table on Sunday.

Qualifying for the 2026 Rugby League Women’s World Cup is a historic achievement for the Fiji Bulikula, but what makes it even more impressive is that 12 players made their international debut during the International Rugby League Women’s World Series.

FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says the Skipper Cup continues to highlight the country’s rugby depth and physicality but believes improved fitness levels are needed to lift the standard further.

Sigatoka boxer Junior Binnu Singh will face one of the toughest bouts of his career when he steps into the ring against Thailand’s Apichart Klintai for the WBA Oceania Interim Super Bantamweight Title in the Stratum Construction Zeg Kings Boxing Promotion this Saturday.

Former Wallabies winger, Mark Nawaqanitawase, may be returning to rugby union in a year but he’s happy to publicly discourage fans from watching the Wallabies next this weekend.