One of Fiji’s brightest boxing prospects has been ruled out of the Olympic Games qualification tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.

The basic errors committed by the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua yesterday in Dunedin against the Highlanders in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash frustrated coach Mick Byrne.

Fiji Football Association chief executive Mohammed Yusuf says that last-minute preparations are underway to ensure the smooth running of the Digicel Pacific Fiji FACT at Subrail Park in Labasa.

Sea Eagles forward Jake Trbojevic will captain a new-look Blues team in the June 5 series opener at Accor Stadium after NSW coach Michael Maguire named six debutants in his first Origin team, including Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards.

Queensland coach Billy Slater has backed J’maine Hopgood to deliver on debut after he edged David Fifita for the final position on the Maroons bench.

Four Fijians helped the Brave Lupus Tokyo defeat the Saitama Wild Knights 24-20 in the Japanese rugby championship final yesterday.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere stated that his team struggled to find their rhythm against the Highlanders and could not keep up with the hosts.

Asia Pacific Coordinator and Supervisor Simon Naushad says that hosting the WBF Asia-Pacific Cruiserweight Championship title fight in the country presents a significant opportunity for our local boxers to improve their personal rankings in the boxing arena.

The Fiji Badminton Association is optimistic about hosting more tournaments in the future after a successful turnout at the Badminton Breakfast Bash, held in partnership with the High Commission of Malaysia over the weekend.

Southampton won promotion back to the Premier League by beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium, earning an immediate return to England’s top tier in a game considered the richest in world football.

Twice PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray’s death on Saturday at the age of 30 was by suicide, his parents said.

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title when he beat American J.J. Wolf 6-1 6-2 6-1 without any obvious problems on his troublesome right forearm.