Quinn Tupaea scored two tries as New Zealand fended off Australia 28-14 in rainy Perth on Saturday to give themselves a chance of Rugby Championship glory.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrated 300 games in charge on Saturday with a stress-free 2-0 home win over West Ham United in a lop-sided derby that underlined why many are predicting his side could finally deliver the Premier League title.

Manchester United cruised to a rare comfortable home Premier League victory as goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko secured a 2-0 win over Sunderland.

The Australian Schoolboys have sealed the Pacific Cup with a 35-10 victory over the Fijian Schoolboys at Viking Park, but the scoreline belies a much stronger showing from the visitors.

Naitasiri dug deep in front of a packed Naluwai crowd this afternoon, defeating Suva 27-25 to successfully defend the prestigious Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy.

India have declared their first innings on their overnight score of 448 for five against West Indies, who will come out to bat for the second time, trailing their hosts by 286 runs on day three of the opening test on Saturday.

The Naitasiri Under-20s held their nerve at home to defeat Suva 19-7 in a gripping round eight Skipper Cup encounter at Naluwai this afternoon.

The stage is set in the highlands as Naitasiri defends the Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy for the last time this season against traditional rivals Suva at Naluwai ground this afternoon.

Police are preparing with confidence as they look to defend their Sukuna Bowl crown in Labasa next month.

Suva Women produced a clinical performance at the Naluwai grounds this afternoon, overpowering hosts Naitasiri 64-10 in their round eight Marama Cup clash.

Wrexham and Birmingham City had to settle for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw as the so-called Hollywood derby failed to deliver a blockbuster clash in north Wales.

Fiji National Rugby League chair Akuila Masi has defended the selection of the Vodafone Fiji Bati squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships, where only one local-based player, Keresi Maya, has earned a place among a team dominated by seasoned NRL and overseas professionals.