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Tough Final at Singapore 7s.
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s went down to South Africa in an epic final at Singapore 7s which could have claimed them another back to back win. The boys started the first half on a high note dominating possession and putting all the pressure on the Blitzbok. They executed well and winger Aminiasi Tuimaba was on […]
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Ratu earns jersey for Singapore
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Gareth Baber named a strong 12-member team for the 8th leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series in Singapore this weekend and says the boys are prepared and ready for the battle. Baber has maintained the core group who won the 5th Hong Kong 7s title in a row, making one change with […]
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Vodafone Vanua Cup Challenge Officially Launched.
The 2019 Vodafone Fiji Rugby Vanua Championship was launched in style at Al-bert Park in Suva Yesterday. The launch was conducted following a four hour rules and regulations workshop attended by over 100 representatives of the 16 participating Unions across Fiji. Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor thanked Vodafone Fiji Limited for their continued loyal […]
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5 in a row.
The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team created history by becoming the first team to win the HSBC World Sevens Series Hong Kong 7s title for the fifth consecutive time. The Gareth-Baber coached side were in top form through-out the tournament overcoming Kenya, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and USA to reach the final at the So […]
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Fiji name Hong Kong 7s Tournament Team.
The 12 Fiji Airways Fijian 7s players to contest this weekend’s 7th leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series in Hong Kong have been named and Head Coach Gareth Baber says the boys are prepared and ready for the battle ahead. “We know the challenge ahead of us, starting with Kenya tomorrow afternoon. It’s six […]
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Fiji in an interesting group at Hong Kong 7s
After seven years, the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s side will face Australia in a pool game at the Hong Kong tournament. Although the two sides have met a number of times across the 2019 World Rugby Sevens Series, Fiji last played the Aussies in Happy Valley in 2012. The Fijian 7s were victorious on that […]
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Dranisinukula is a prefect replacement says Coach Gareth Baber
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s coach Gareth Baber is confident that skipper Paula Drainisinukula will do his best when he leads the Fijian 7s brigade for the first time at Happy Valley. “Paula’s understanding is very similar (to Nasoko) in the way we want to play the game. He leads by example and I’m pleased to […]
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Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team on track
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s coach Gareth Baber has been impressed with the response of the players in training as they prepare for the Hong Kong tournament beginning this Friday. Arriving in Hong Kong on Thursday last week, the Fijian 7s side have completed several training sessions together including a scrimmaging against the host nation. With […]
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Paula Drainisinukula ready to lead Fiji 7s in Hong Kong
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s captain Paula Dranisinukula is ready to lead the national side at the Hong Kong tournament which kicks off against Kenya this Friday. The 29-year-old takes over the captains arm band from Kalione Nasoko who has remained in Fiji nursing a knee injury. An extremely humble Dranisinukula said it’s every Fijian players […]
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Baber names squad for Hong Kong and Singapore 7s
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Coach Gareth Baber has named the 14 player Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team for the Hong Kong and Singapore tournament next month. Despite the national team being hit with injuries and with skipper Kalione Nasoko and Waisea Nacuqu out, Baber has managed to put up a formidable side with a few […]
