Major League Pickleball is set to introduce electronic line-calling for its matches next season, following a deal with technology firm Owl AI, the company’s founder Jeremy Bloom told Reuters.

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has issued a warning against those backing the All Blacks to beat Australia in their Pool A clash at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans says some of the biggest moments of his three-year tenure were forged under stadium lights, in front of packed home crowds and against some of Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific’s giants.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are turning their focus to long-term planning as the 2027 Rugby World Cup format introduces a shorter three-match pool stage followed by a Round of 16, increasing the importance of player management and squad depth.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for 12 weeks.

The Fiji Sports Council has strengthened its push for grassroots sports development through a renewed partnership with Rooster Chicken, announced yesterday in Suva.

Bula FC has secured two of Rewa’s brightest young talents ahead of the OFC Pro League, confirming the signings of 22-year-old Josaia Sela and 18-year-old Delon Hari Shankar.

Sky Pacific has secured Pay TV rights to deliver every Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match live across Fiji and the Pacific from 2026 to 2028.

Sports legends from outside of soccer, including football’s Tom Brady, basketball’s Shaquille O’Neal, hockey’s Wayne Gretzky and current All-Star baseball player Aaron Judge, will assist with the World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, D.C.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has welcomed Fiji’s Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, describing it as both exciting and favourable as preparations begin for the expanded 24-team tournament in Australia.

Rising guard Ratu Zechariah Tuivanuavou is set to spearhead Fiji’s charge at the 2025 FIBA U17 Oceania Cup, carrying both the confidence of youth and the weight of a family legacy onto the court in Apia next week.