The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side is confident it can reach the top eight position at the end of this year’s HSBC World Sevens Series.

Western Force captain Nic White has expressed his eagerness to face off against his opposite number Frank Lomani, highlighting the anticipation of locking horns with the talented halfback.

Lionel Messi will not consider his age as a deciding factor in his retirement plans, the Argentine forward said, adding that he has no clear idea of what he will do when that time comes.

Danielle Collins boosted her hopes of winning a title in her farewell season as the unseeded American beat French 23rd seed Caroline Garcia 6-3 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.

Vatemo Ravouvou is grateful to Fiji Airways Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau for getting the recall into the national side.

Seasoned lock forward Asinate Serevi will make her much-anticipated return to the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women side for the clash against the Western Force this weekend.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani is set to make his 50th Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific appearance against the Western Force in Lautoka this weekend.

In a landmark development for rugby league enthusiasts across the Western Division, Sitiveni Vuniyayawa has been elected the Chair of Muaira Rugby League.

Indian Wells champion Carlos Alcaraz kept his hopes for a Sunshine Double alive with a 6-3 6-3 win over Lorenzo Musetti to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals for the third straight year.

Elena Rybakina survived a gruelling Miami Open quarter-final against Maria Sakkari on Tuesday as the former Wimbledon champion advanced to the last four for a second straight year with a 7-5 6-7(4) 6-4 victory.

Joji Nasova is relishing the opportunity to don the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s jersey at the Mecca of 7s in Hong Kong next weekend.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has hailed the ONOC as a beacon for promoting the core values of sport within continental associations.