Following the Fiji Kulas’ OFC Nations Cup semi-final 2-1 defeat to Papua New Guinea yesterday, veteran defender Naomi Waqanidrola reflected on a powerful lesson from the hard-fought match: the paramount importance of team unity.

England were docked two World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 10% match fees on Wednesday for their slow over rate in the third test against India at Lord’s.

Montenegrin club FK Arsenal Tivat have been handed a 10-year ban from UEFA club competitions after an investigation into allegations of match-fixing during their Conference League qualifying tie with Alashkert FC in July 2023, the European governing body said.

The Fiji Kulas once again suffered a 2-1 defeat to Papua New Guinea on home soil today, exiting the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in the semi-final stage.

Fiji’s elevation to tier-one rugby status earlier this year marked a historic milestone, a far cry from the amateur era when players juggled full-time jobs, personal commitments and national duty without financial reward.

The Fijiana 15s held their first ground session yesterday at George Mason University ahead of their historic clash against the USA Women’s Eagles this weekend.

Nadi FC has welcomed Canadian-based striker Marara Patrick Gaucho into their lineup, a move expected to boost the Jetsetters’ attacking front.

One tennis veteran prevailed, while another succumbed as first-round play continued at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has slammed the state of the HFC Bank Stadium pitch, calling it “poor” during the Flying Fijians’ historic home test against Scotland last Saturday.

The Fiji Kulas will be driven by a strong desire for redemption today as they face Papua New Guinea in the first semi-final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Some Lilian Amazon rugby players are in the United Kingdom to compete in the LIT Super Sevens Series.

One would imagine three-time major champion Scottie Scheffler is eager to continue American dominance at The Open and lift the Claret Jug for the first time this week at Royal Portrush.