Mick Byrne is the new Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach.

Fiji Swimming is looking forward to fielding some of its most promising junior reps at the Oceania Aquatic Championships in Gold Coast, Australia next week.

World number three Carlos Alcaraz has cast doubt on his Madrid Open title defence later this month as the Spaniard nurses a right arm injury that has forced him to miss key tune-up events for the French Open.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are gearing up for the clash against the Hurricanes in Suva this week.

The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women are looking forward to their Super W home semi-final clash against the Western Force in Suva this week.

National Athletics Coach Albert Miller says they will be working very closely with Fiji Secondary Schools athletes to enhance their development ahead of the Oceania Championships.

Jordie Barrett’s decision to sign for the All Blacks, Hurricanes and Taranaki until the end of 2028 has created a stir in Ireland and wider Europe after it was announced he will play a sabbatical season for Leinster next year.

The new Flying Fijians coach is expected to be announced in the next 24 hours.

Rugby fans are being urged to purchase their tickets early for the Super Rugby Pacific and Super W double header in Suva this week.

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer scored four goals, including a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes, as they hammered Everton 6-0 to maintain their push for a European berth and leave the ragged visitors still hovering above the relegation zone.

Para-athlete Irene Mar will be the first from the country to compete in Taekwondo at this year’s Paralympic Games in Paris.

The Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association is impressed by the level of competition at various zone meets over the past few weeks.