South Africa hopes to defend title
Las Vegas 7's defending champion South Africa is hoping to defend their title at Sam Boyd Stadium this weekend. Neil Powell's outfit enters the tournament on the back of the year-ending win on home soil and
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Fiji 7s team to come up with some new tactics
The Fiji rugby sevens team will come up with some new tactics against New Zealand in pool play at the USA 7s which kicks off tomorrow. Coach Ben Ryan said New Zealand will be fired up after Fiji thrashed them 44-0 i
It is time to make their move-Rebels Captain
Rebels captain Scott Higginbotham said it is time for the Rebels to make their move and they want to become Australia's premier Super Rugby team in 2014. The Super Rugby club's expectations have risen under
Narrow pitch will help in defense - Ryan
The narrow pitch at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas is an advantage for Fiji in this weekend’s USA 7s. Coach Ben Ryan said it will be great for Fiji in defense. The USA 7s will kick off this Saturday and Fiji wi
Rokoduguni’s England dream in doubt
Fiji born Semesa Rokoduguni’s dream of becoming the first ever Fijian to don the England rugby 15s jersey is in doubt due to injury. The 26-year-old sustained a swollen knee during training and is ruled out of thi
Bu Kini presented with jersey
One of the most familiar faces of local rugby tournaments Kinisimere Rabulugaga commonly known as “Bu Kini” was rewarded with a jersey by the Fiji Rugby Union for her endless support. FRU Acting CEO D
Tikoirotuma open to a big-money move to Europe
Winning a third Super Rugby title for the Chiefs could take Asaeli Tikoirotuma to Europe at the end of the Super Rugby season. Tikoirotuma said he will do what's best for his young family when it comes to his future
Aust faces with daunting task on day 1 of USA 7s
Australia are faced with a daunting task on Day One of the USA 7s tournament as they take on Fiji and New Zealand. With the unavailability of many experienced players because of injury and Super Rugby commitments, Coach
Ben Ryan to assess players in the first game
Fiji's first game against Scotland in the USA 7s this weekend will determine how and when Coach Ben Ryan will utilize the players later in the tournament. Ryan said his first lineup will be determined after the Scot
Benji Marshall likely to wear No.10 jersey
Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has revealed that his big name new signing Benji Marshall is likely to wear the No.10 jersey. Kirwan who has been coaching the Blues for one season said that they are now looking at Marsh
Speight keen to realise his dream
Fijian born Brumbies wing Henry Speight is keen to realise his dream of playing for Australia after biding his time to become eligible for his adopted country. The former Queen Victoria School student was among Supe
Samoa, England, Portugal likely quarters opponent
The National sevens rugby side is expected to meet either Samoa, England or Portugal in the USA 7s quarterfinals barring any upsets. If Fiji makes it into the semifinals, then they are expected to play either South Afri
Masilevu expected to shine in Las Vegas
Lomaiviti Barbarians winger and national sevens rugby hooker Benito Masilevu has been named as one of the top five players who are expected to shine in Las Vegas this weekend. The 24 year old school teacher from Vak
Sivivatu shortlisted for 2013/14 European Player of the Year
Fiji born former All Blacks Sitiveni Sivivatu has been short-listed for the 2013/14 European Player of the Year. Sivivatu has the highest total of clean breaks and the second best individual performance in metres ga
Will it be Botia or Eremasi at hooker
Many rugby fans in the country are asking whether Lepani Botia or Benito Eremasi will start at hooker for the National sevens side this weekend. Former skipper Botia was a regular at hooker last season and he is one
Genuine records of students needed before Deans-Silatolu
Fiji Secondary School Rugby President Napolioni Silatolu is urging teachers and parents to work together in making sure that genuine records of students are taken to avoid complications during the Deans competition.
Kaino returns for black jersey
Former All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino has revealed that wearing the black jersey again was the main reason for his return to the Blues. Kaino has played in Japan for the past two years and Blues Coach John Kirwan b
Miller confident
Albert Miller is confident the decision to remove him as the President of Athletics Fiji will turn in his favor in this weekend's Athletics Fiji Special General Meeting. Miller was removed as the President of Athlet
Injury concerns will not affect performance-Tietjens
All Blacks sevens rugby coach Sir Gordon Tietjens believes the injury concerns in his side will not affect their performance in Las Vegas this weekend. The World Series champions suffered a major setback after key play
Tuqiri signs one year deal with South Sydney Rabbitohs
Former dual international Lote Tuqiri has signed a one year deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs for this NRL season. The 34 year old former Wallabies winger is expected to team up with Vodafone Fiji Bati hooker Apisai