Lautoka FC president Shalendra Prasad has hit back at harsh criticism aimed at his team following their 6-0 loss to Rewa in the Extra Battle of the Giants semi-final.

Emma Raducanu brushed aside Olga Danilovic at the Cincinnati Open to make a confident start with her new coach.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

The stage is set for two blockbuster Vodafone Deans U18 semifinals next week at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, with Ratu Kadavulevu School facing Suva Grammar School, and Natabua High School taking on Nasinu Secondary School.

Two sets of sisters will don the white jersey for the Fijiana XV as they gear up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England later this month, a powerful reminder of the deep-rooted family ties that run through the veins of Fijian rugby.

The memories of Northern football’s glory days are set to be relived today as a special tribute match takes place at Subrail Park, Labasa.

Vodafone Fijiana XV speedster and 2024 Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s rookie of the year Atelaite Buna has been dropped while four players from the Fijiana 7s program make the cut for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.

Nasinu Secondary School gained sweet revenge over Queen Victoria School, advancing from their Vodafone Deans U18 quarterfinal after a 20–20 draw, winning on the countback for scoring more tries.

A new winner will be crowned in this year’s Extra Battle of the Giants tournament after defending champions Lautoka suffered a brutal 6-0 defeat against Rewa.

Natabua High School snatched a dramatic 20–17 victory over Marist Brothers High School in their Vodafone Deans U18 quarterfinal, with Suliasi Totopo landing a match-winning penalty on the stroke of full-time.

Anish Khem was the hero of the match, scoring the winning goal for Labasa in the second half of extra time in the Extra Battle of the Giants semi-final where the home side won 1-0 against Navua.

Nasinu Secondary School has secured their place in the under-19 Vodafone Deans semifinals after overcoming Ratu Kadavulevu School 25–15 in a tough quarterfinal clash at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.