Africa’s run at the Women’s World Cup has been nothing short of extraordinary at the end of the group phase on Thursday as debutants Morocco joined Nigeria and South Africa in the last 16.

Erick Callejas may be just 10 years old – and a lot shorter than the other participants on the soccer pitch – but he has no qualms enforcing the rules as one of the few referees his age.

England held their nerve to earn a stunning win over Australia for the first time at a Netball World Cup and finish top of Group F in South Africa.

The Silver Ferns will meet England in the semi-finals of the Netball World Cup in South Africa on Saturday with plenty to ponder.

The Fiji Pearls will now face Trinidad and Tobago in the 11th and 12th playoff at the Netball World Cup in South Africa after another loss.

Debutants Morocco stunned Colombia 1-0 in their final group match in Perth to reach the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup at the first attempt along with their opponents.

Twice former winners Germany were sent crashing out in the opening phase of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after being held to a shock 1-1 draw by South Korea in their final Group H match on Thursday.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui says they’ve had a quick turnaround following their match against Samoa last weekend.

A double header has been confirmed in Lautoka in the round 15 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League.

Fiji Pearls specialist coach Yvette McCausland-Durie believes the team can inspire the next generation of netball players in the country.

With a week between the Leagues Cup group stage and knockout stage,  Lionel Messi answered in one fell swoop, scoring another two goals in a 3-1 win over Orlando City SC to see Inter Miami advance to the Round of 16.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians loose forward Peceli Yato can still feature at the Rugby World Cup in France.