Mick Byrne is focused on the game ahead as he prepares the Flying Fijians for this Sunday’s Test match against the Wallabies. Photo: Fiji Rugby
Rugby
Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) board chairman John Sanday says there is no plan to remove Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne.
Local media reported Byrne is the subject of an internal review as part of high performance, under the union's new strategic plan.
Sanday said the review being done on Byrne willl ensure that things align with the new strategic plan.
FRU chief executive Koli Sewabu previously said it is a confidential matter, and any information appropriate for public release will be released through the proper channels.
Rugby
The Oceania Rugby Women's XV Championship returns to Fiji next month.
Oceania Rugby said Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will battle each other once again at the event, scheduled to kick off on 21 April.
Oceania Rugby chief executive Frank Puletua said the women's game is experiencing strong momentum both globally and across the Pacific, with unions recognising the value and potential of women's rugby.
He said competitions such as the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship can help elevate the women's game, while strengthening the sport's future across the region.
Athletics
Papua New Guinea's top sprinter Pais Wisil will compete at the World Indoor Championship in Poland next week.
The National reported Wisil, who made it into the semifinals of the 60-metre sprint at last year's meet, is confirmed for the world meet again.
It will start on 20 March.
Wisil has been training and competing in Australia.
He is also scheduled to compete at the Australian Championships in Sydney next month and the Oceania Championship in May.
Rugby
The Fiji Rugby Union is set on building a multi-purpose international standard stadium, a hotel and a new headquarters at a piece of land they are now working to secure close to the Nadi International Airport.
The union's board chairman John Sanday said they have lodged their application for a 60-acre block of land on Saweni Beach Road in Lautoka.
He said the project will get its initial funding and capital from profits made during the Flying Fijians' 'home' matches of the Nations Championship, which are being held in England, Scotland and Wales for financial reasons.
Sanday said the project aims to ensure that the facilities needed to host tier one rugby matches are in place for Fiji Rugby, looking ahead.
Athletics
Northern Marianas athletes Victor Nash Santos and Tania Tan set new national records in their 5,000-metre races at the 2026 Saipan Marathon in Grapan.
The Marianas Variety reported the duo achieved the feats at last Saturday's event.
Santos dominated the fast course, crossing the finish line in the men's event with a time of 18 minutes and 9 seconds.
Tan won the women's race in a time of 18 minutes 31 seconds.
