Muaniweni College student Nanise Tikomainiumea will be a key player for the Muaniweni College Under-18 team, having previously played for the Naitasiri Under-20s in the Marama provincial competition.

Sharks have become the first South African side to win a European trophy as they outmuscled Gloucester 36-22 to claim the Challenge Cup title at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Vodafone Fijiana XVs ran rampant in their opening Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship match in Brisbane, thumping Tonga 48-3.

Two time Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai is back for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side after a year.

Former Vodafone Fijiana 15s and Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua winger Kolora Lomani is the new face in the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side for the next tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Doubles to Queensland State of Origin hopefuls Valentine Holmes, Jeremiah Nanai and perennial try-scorer Kyle Feldt helped North Queensland Cowboys secure a 42-28 win against Wests Tigers.

The Sea Eagles broke a three-game losing streak with a thrilling 26-20 win against the Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park.

The ACT Brumbies have defeated the Melbourne Rebels 53-17 despite having three men yellow-carded at GIO Stadium.

The Wellington, New Zealand-based Hurricanes overcame an early red card and a thrilling second half rally from the Hamilton-based Chiefs to win 20-17 in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday with a penalty in the 79th minute.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are not getting distracted by race for the playoffs with the focus solely on getting a win against the Highlanders this weekend.

The Vodafone Fijiana XVs are in for a tough outing, starting tonight in the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championships in Brisbane, Australia.

44 schools from around the country, including a few schools from Maritime zones will participate in the Fiji Secondary Schools 7s competition after a lapse of 12 years.