Defending champion Coco Gauff was tested early but righted the ship in time to secure a spot in the last 16 at the U.S. Open with a confidence-boosting 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory over plucky Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.

A double to Sunia Turuva led the Panthers to a morale-boosting 34-12 win over the Rabbitohs at BlueBet Stadium on Friday night.

The Manly Sea Eagles mauled the Bulldogs 34-22 to make a statement of intent just two weeks out from the finals but a shoulder injury to star fullback Tom Trbojevic took some of the gloss off the victory.

Tonga has overcome predictions the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting would be marred by disorganisation or stoushes, all while living up to its ‘friendly islands’ nickname.

The Catholic Church has made its stance regarding the intention of Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya, who proposes the death penalty for anyone found guilty of trafficking large amounts of illegal drugs.

The Fiji men’s 7s team to the Paris Olympics will be formally presented with their incentives for winning silver at the Olympic Games at the 2023 Fiji Sports Awards tomorrow night.

Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers staged a strike in several Indonesian cities on Thursday to protest against low pay, and called on the government to provide more protection against what they say are unfair practices by ride-sharing companies.

While the United Nations requires contributions of Pacific policemen and soldiers for peacekeeping missions, there is a need for an effective and coordinated mechanism for deployment.

The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation and the Fiji Sports Council have signed a three-year deal to broadcast the Fiji Sports Awards live, starting this year.

An estimated $745 million in revenue could be generated from six mahogany stations in Vanua Levu upon harvesting and selling the logs at the current average price of $298 per cubic meter.

Young Kulas Coach Angeline Chua says if they had to, they’d row across the Pacific in a canoe to get to Colombia for their first FIFA under 20 Women’s World Cup.

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, acknowledges the positive developments in Fiji’s commercial agriculture, aquaculture, and other important industries.