Serena Williams beats Kristie Ahn in straight sets
Serena Williams began her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title with a dominant 7-5 6-3 win over fellow American Kristie Ahn. The 38-year-old we
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Baber hopeful for regional tournaments next year before returning to the 7s Series
Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber is hopeful that there will be some regional 7s tournament in February and March next year before they return to the HSBC 7s Series. Baber ma
India bans PUBG and more than 100 apps linked to China
A further 118 Chinese mobile apps have been banned by the Indian government, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. Those on the list include several
Fiji Airways facing the pandemic and lies from the opposition - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says Fiji Airways is the only airline in the world that is contending with two crisis, one the COVID-19 pand
SBW expected to make NRL return on Saturday
Sonny Bill Williams return to the NRL has taken a significant step forward with the former All Black named on the Roosters' bench for Saturday's game against the Raiders.
16,611 students under TELS at a cost of $93 million while 2,525 students under the National Toppers Scheme
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says currently there are 16,611 students under the Tertiary Education Loan Scheme at a cost of $93 million while there are 2,525 student
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee laid to rest
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has been laid to rest with full military honours. Mukherjee the former President of India and Bharat Ratna, passed away at 84
Decision expected soon on who world champion Springboks will play this year
South Africa's Rugby Union says it'll soon announce how the Springboks' restructured international calendar will look. Officials say details of the season are being fi
Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn announce birth of daughter Lyra
Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn have announced the birth of their first child - a daughter named Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran. The singer said the couple wer
Hamilton and Sydney 7s will not take place next year
World Rugby says following consultation and constructive dialogue with the host organisations, it has been confirmed that the combined men’s and women’s Ham
World Rugby announces initial investment of US$2.5 million for 7s teams that have qualified for the Olympics
 World Rugby has announced details of a rugby sevens investment strategy to optimise the sport’s preparation for, and participation at, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic G
Citizenship of Fiji Amendment Bill aims to amend how foreigners get Fijian Citizenship
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the Citizenship of Fiji Amendment Bill 2020 seeks to ensure for one to become a citizen of Fiji, they have to at least be a perm
Naitasiri Rugby does not condone violence against match officials
The Naitasiri Rugby Union says they do not condone any form of abuse or violence against match officials from any of their players. This is after their under-19 player
Prince Harry can't wait to get his 15-month-old son Archie playing rugby league
Prince Harry cannot wait to get his son playing rugby league. Prince Harry is keen for his 15-month-old son Archie, to play the sport and wants to get him started as s
Messi misses Barca training session
Unhappy Lionel Messi has missed Barcelona's first training session of the new season, days after his shock announcement that he wants to leave the only club he has played
US passes six million COVID-19 cases
The US has now surpassed six million cases of Covid-19 - almost a quarter of the world's total. The country added one million new infections in less than a month. M
Tokyo Games to be symbol of hope as flame goes on display
At a low-key ceremony to mark the unveiling of the Olympic flame display, Tokyo officials reiterated that next year’s Games will be a symbol of hope for the world
Lady Gaga wins five awards at the MTV VMAs
Lady Gaga led this year's MTV VMAs, winning five awards including Best Artist and Best Collaboration with Ariana Grande for the song Rain on me. BTS and Ariana Grande
Govt to soon launch Cash for Work programme for the informal sector
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the new cash for work programme for the informal sector will be limited to those who can provide proof that they do not have FNP
Sanzaar rejects report Springboks could ditch Rugby Championship for Europe
Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has dismissed reports emerging from the French press that Springboks are being wooed to replace Japan in an Eight Nations tournament in Europe in
Messi’s 700 million euros release clause valid – La Liga
The Spanish La Liga says the 700 million euros release clause in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is still valid. Messi informed Barcelona that he wished to leave and