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Beginning from 1st January next year, 15s and 7s rugby players can transfer to the Union of their birth after the World Rugby Council approved an amendment to the sport’s regulations governing national team representa
Jerry Tuwai believes that the team selected for the Dubai 7s is good and will perform well. Tuwai says Saiasi Fuli has been preparing the team well for the back to back Dubai 7s tournaments. Tuwai who is a du
Flying Fijian Moses Sorovi and Ilikena Vudogo are in the Rebels squad for Super Rugby Pacific next year. Sorovi made his debut for the Flying Fijians in July this year. He moved from the Queensland Reds.
2020-2021 World Rugby 7s Series champion South Africa have named a strong team to defend the Dubai 7s title this weekend. Coach Neil Powell has included experienced duo Branco du Preez and Impi Visser. He has
Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter says they seem to have trouble coming from a big game to another game and seem to have trouble backing up performances whether it is in the World Cup two years ago, the game against Geor
Nacuqu and Vakurunabili key for Fiji’s success in Dubai Waisea Nacuqu and Josua Vakurunabili will have to play a key role if Fiji are to win their first Dubai 7s title since 2015. Nacuqu and Vakurunabili are
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O'Connor has confirmed that the 2022 Fiji Super 7s Series will have five tournaments compared to four played this year. O'Connor says the 5th and final leg of the Series will be played in
Eleven new players will make their international 7s debut for the Fiji Men's 7s side at the Dubai 7s this weekend. They are Joseva Talacolo, Jeremaia Matana, Tevita Daugunu, Elia Canakaivata, Daniele Yaya, Iowane R
New Zealand Rugby are backing the All Blacks coach Ian Foster, despite the team falling to consecutive defeats to end their season. The All Blacks were outmuscled, outplayed and outcoached in the 40-25 loss to Fran
Experienced forward and Olympic gold medalist Josua Vakurunabili will be leading the Fiji Airways Men’s national 7s side in the back-to-back Dubai tournaments. Vakurunabili will be assisted by Waisea Nacuqu durin
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is refusing to panic, despite suffering a second straight defeat and third this year, with a 40-25 loss to France in Paris. A week after their 29-20 loss to Ireland in Dublin, New Zealan
Three tries in the second half were not enough for the All Blacks as they were demolished 40-25 by France in Paris this morning. This is the first victory for France in Paris against the All Blacks since 1973.
Wales kicked an 82nd penalty to beat the Wallabies 29-28 this morning. Rob Valetini was red carded for a high shot in the 16th minute. The Wallabies looked to have sealed a remarkable victory when Kurtley Beal
England signed off on 2021 in style as they edged 2019 Rugby World Cup winners South Africa 27-26 in Twickenham. England secured a 17-6 lead midway through the first half as Manu Tuilagi and Freddie Steward crossed
The Vodafone Flying Fijians were held 15-15 by a tough Georgian side in its final Northern tour test match in Madrid this morning. A try each to Aminiasi Tuimaba and Viliame Mata with one successful conversion and
Interim Vodafone Flying Fijians coach, Gareth Baber they have to keep their focus on the job as they prepare for the match against Georgia tomorrow. Baber says they have to create pressure in the game to get the re
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has painted the Wallabies' end-of-tour clash against Wales in Cardiff as a battle between two sides desperate to end difficult, injury-hit campaigns on a high. Both Rennie and his Wales
Interim Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Gareth Baber has made three changes to his run-on team and has also altered a few players in the reserves for the match against Georgia on Sunday. Loose-head prop Eroni Mawi ge
Hard work and perseverance has paid off for Fiji Men’s 7s player Kaminieli Rasaku after being named in the national team for the Dubai 7s. The 22-year-old says he struggled in the beginning of his rugby career an
The All Blacks have made seven changes to their starting lineup for their final match against France this Sunday. Dane Coles will start at hooker in place of Cody Taylor while Samisoni Taukei’aho will be on the b
