Rising rugby talent Sikeli Basiyalo has taken a significant step in his career, joining the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s squad earlier this week after being called up from the Fijian Drua training camp. The 21-year-old forward received the unexpected call from head coach Glen Jackson on Monday, informing him that Fiji 7s coach Osea Kolinisau […]...
The Fiji Rakavi Football Union (FRFU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Walker as the new Head Coach of the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team. Mr Walker, an experienced coach with over 15 years of success across various levels of the game, brings a wealth of international expertise and a strategic vision to […]...
Suva, Fiji – [25/02/25] – Fiji Rakavi Football Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Ioan Cunningham as the new Head Coach of the Vodafone Fijiana XV. A highly accomplished coach with a wealth of experience in international women’s rugby, Cunningham will lead the Vodafone Fijiana XV to the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup […]...
Mosese Naura’s journey to the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s was unexpected. He began in the Skipper Cup competition, where he first realized his talent and love for rugby. Naura only played rugby league once in secondary school before returning to farming. He never believed he had the talent for rugby. But when he joined Nadi […]...
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Osea Kolinisau has named his 13-member squad to the Perth 7s this weekend. Making a return to the fold for his second HSBC 7s Series is 23-year-old youngster Sakiusa Siqila, who last played in the Madrid 7s a year ago. Adding to the squad’s strength is lanky forward Joseva […]...
As the Coral Coast 7s draws near, most teams are gearing up for the much anticipated tournament, but the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team has their sights firmly set on the upcoming HSBC Perth 7s. Head Coach Osea Kolinisau is using the Coral Coast 7s as a crucial platform to finalize his squad for the […]...
As we wind down from 2024 and prepare to embrace 2025, Fiji Rugby Union Chairman John Sanday has shared his heartfelt greetings and reflections with the rugby family in Fiji and across the globe. “2024 was a year of challenges, and while it wasn’t our very best, we have come through well. Together, we navigated […]...
BARRIE SWEETMAN It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely passing of one of our esteemed Life Members, Mr. Barrie Sweetman, earlier this week. Barrie, who celebrated his 90th birthday in September, was a key figure in the history of Fiji Rugby. Born in Epsom, Auckland, Barrie moved to Fiji in […]...
In a move boost to Fiji’s rugby refereeing standards, Vanavasa Niuqila has been appointed to the Fiji Rugby Union’s Referees High Performance Unit. The 26-year-old from Kuiva Bau Tailevu, with maternal links to Nabudrau Noco in Rewa, will play a crucial role in enhancing the fitness and performance of elite referees set to officiate in […]...
