1 Aug 2023

Fiji topples Samoa in rugby rankings; Fiji and Tonga have tough start at netball world cup

From , 6:00 am on 1 August 2023
Hulita Veve of Tonga pass to Uneeq Palavi during the Netball World Cup 2023 Pool A match between Tonga and Zimbabwe at CTICC Court 2 on July 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Hulita Veve of Tonga pass to Uneeq Palavi during the Netball World Cup 2023 Pool A match between Tonga and Zimbabwe at CTICC Court 2 on July 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo: Shaun Roy/Gallo Images

Fiji has displaced Samoa as the 10th ranked rugby team in world rugby following their 33-19 victory over Manu Samoa at Apia Park on Saturday.

The win also gave Fiji a better lead at the top of the Pacific Nations Cup series.

In netball, Fiji and Tonga have both qualified for the Stage 2 of pool matches at the World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa after they finished in the top 3 after the first stage at the weekend.