Japan set up a Pacific Nations Cup final showdown with defending champions Fiji after sweeping aside Samoa with a rampant 49-27 win in Tokyo on Sunday.

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with two goals and an assist to help Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union.

Gabriel Magalhaes’ second-half header earned Arsenal a crucial 1-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur in a feisty north London derby on Sunday to keep pace with early Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The Sea Eagles outlasted the Bulldogs 24-22 in an epic sudden-death semi-final at Accor Stadium.

Flying Fijians number eight Elia Canakaivata is giving credit where its due for earning the player of the match award in their 22-3 win against the USA in the semifinal of the Pacific Nations Cup last night.

The Rewa football team has extended its lead in the Digicel Fiji Premier League standing after a 2-0 win against Lautoka at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

Two goals and an assist for the New Caledonian number ten seal’s last semi-final place.

Suva dominated Nadroga with a commanding 4-0 victory in Round 16 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori this afternoon.

Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere praised his teammates for stepping up after he received a yellow card during their 22-3 victory over the USA in the Pacific Nations Cup semifinal last night.

Navua FC earned maximum points after defeating Tailevu Naitasiri FC 2-1 in round 16 of the Digicel Fiji Premier League match at Ratu Cakobau Park.

The final day of group games began with three teams mathematically in with a chance of securing the last semi-final slot of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championships.

Prop Fletcher Newell has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship test meeting with Australia next Saturday due to a calf injury, New Zealand Rugby said on Sunday.