Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson says it’s perfect timing for young halfback Philip Baselala to step in as they gear up for round nine of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific against the Highlanders tomorrow.

Day two of the Triple N Zone Athletics competition is one not to be missed.

National long-distance star Akeneta Lutu is aiming for a historic three-peat at the Fiji Finals, setting her sights on defending her 3000-meter gold medal for the third consecutive year.

Tavua FC is preparing for a comeback match against Nadroga tomorrow in the Extra Premier League, and while they’re really aiming for a win, they’re also hoping for a fair game.

Adi Cakobau School’s Imeri Nasali and Naitasiri Secondary School’s Rupeni Caucaunibuca Jnr have been crowned the fastest school sprinters in the Triple N Zone after winning the senior girls’ and boys’ 100-metre finals, respectively.

Lelean Memorial School and Adi Cakobau are currently leading the boys and girls division after the conclusion of the first day of the Triple N Zone Athletics competition.

Defending their title at the Triple N Zone Athletics competition has not been easy for Nakasi High School, who currently sits at second place in the boy’s division.

The Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Association is requesting Netball Fiji to pay the outstanding sponsorship funds provided by Goodman Fielder Fiji, which were intended to support grassroots netball tournaments across the country.

The Ministry of Education will now monitor sporting events and the work of the sporting bodies and schools to ensure that students are not used and are not commercialised just for the benefit of a selected few.

Lionel Messi’s second goal of the night, an 84th-minute penalty kick, capped Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Los Angeles FC on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., sending the Herons to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The NRL risks facing a spectator backlash in Perth, with Saturday’s double-header on track to draw a reduced crowd at Optus Stadium.

Defending champions Adi Cakobau School currently leads the girls division in the Triple N Zone Athletics competition at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.