“Disappointing.” That was the blunt assessment from Fijian Drua skipper Frank Lomani following their heartbreaking 38-34 loss to the Hurricanes in Napier yesterday.

The lop-sided nature of arguably cricket’s fiercest rivalry in recent years notwithstanding, emotions in both countries will run high when bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai on Sunday.

Bluewater Boxing Promotion Promoter Mohammed Sameer Khan has assured Mikaele Ravalaca that he will get Runqi Zhou to fight him in May.

The Fiji National Provident Fund is facing challenges in setting up in overseas due to restrictions in law.

Nadi coach Raj Dayal’s gamble on fresh talent proved the spark yesterday when they registered their first 3-0 win in the National Premier League win over Tavua FC.

Sunday morning was set to be one of the biggest sporting events of New Zealand’s sporting year, now we’ve got a hastily arranged make-up fight for Joseph Parker instead.

Brighton & Hove Albion added to relegation-threatened Southampton’s woes with a 4-0 win at the St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday, handing the Saints their eighth consecutive home defeat in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson scored twice in the first half before goals from Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski wrapped up a 4-1 victory at relegation-threatened Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday.

A first-half own goal by Fulham defender Joachim Andersen and a second-half rocket from Daniel Munoz gave Crystal Palace a 2-0 Premier League win away to the Cottagers on Saturday, with the home side failing to register a shot on target.

Foreign powers continue to shape deep sea mining debates in the Pacific, pushing profit-driven narratives that overlook community impacts.

Matheus Cunha’s 14th goal of the season earned Wolverhampton Wanderers a 1-0 Premier League win over 10-man Bournemouth on Saturday, pulling Vitor Pereira’s side five points clear of the relegation zone.

Late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte helped Manchester United come from behind to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday after the hosts were denied a stoppage-time penalty following a VAR review.