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Baber’s Boys Ready to Strike
Polishing the game style and maintaining control of the ball are key focal points for Head Coach Baber as he puts the finishing touches on preparations for game one of the Rugby World Cup 7s, to be played on Saturday afternoon, Fiji time. “We’re looking at game intensity, how we incorporate this balance of speed […]
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All Eyes on the Big Picture for Fiji
With only three days to go until the start of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team preparations are almost complete and the waiting game to see who they will play for round one begins. Will it be Japan, or will it be Uruguay? For Head Coach Gareth Baber either contest […]
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Fiji Airways Men’s 7s Rugby World Cup Sevens Team Announced
Fiji Airways Men’s 7s Head Coach Gareth Baber has named his final squad of 12 to contest the Rugby World Cup 7s in San Francisco beginning next Friday 20th July. Following a 10 day intensive camp in Park City, Utah, the Fijian Head Coach has made the tough decision to cull his squad from 16 […]
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Selection closing in for Baber’s World Cup squad
With less than 10 days to go, the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s Head Coach Gareth Baber is looking for individual efforts in defense as he picks the final 12 for the Rugby World Cup 7s tournament next week. “We are looking closely at the individual efforts in getting back onto their feet after tackles, the […]
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Fijian fans and the big freeze all in a day’s work for Men’s 7s.
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s following in Utah is gathering momentum as word spreads that the stars of the HSBC World Sevens Series are in town. With almost 35,000 Fijians living in the United States and 75% in California, the Fijian team know they will be well supported when they hit San Francisco. At a […]
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Fiji Airways Men’s Sevens look for competitive edge in Utah
Gareth Baber is looking for repeat individual efforts, accuracy of skills and decision making under pressure as his 16 players vie for a place in the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team for the Rugby World Cup Sevens. The Utah based squad are 5 days into their intensive preparations and Baber is already seeing positive returns […]
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Power and Pace the right mix for Fiji
Gareth Baber has named a 16 man Fiji Airways Men’s 7’s touring squad to travel to Utah for preparations ahead of the Rugby World Cup Sevens later this month. With just 12 spots available on the bus to San Francisco, Head Coach Baber is seeking the ultimate combination of speed and power to give his […]
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Fiji to chase win in the west
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians have named a powerful team to round out the June Test Series against Tonga in Lautoka this Saturday afternoon. This third and final test gives Head Coach John McKee another quality opportunity to develop combinations and provide invaluable international experience to his wider squad as they work towards November and […]
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Fijiana XVs Tour a Success
The Fiji Airways Fijiana XVs women’s rugby team ended their Australian tour on a high note after winning bot their matches last week. The Ro Alifereti Doviverata coached side walloped a star studded Brumbies Women side 33-7 in Canberra in their first match and then thrashed Newcastle Hunters 66-7 at the No.2 Sportsground in Newcastle […]
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Fiji to fly with their best in the West.
This Saturday’s final round of the June Test Series will be another vital opportunity for John McKee and his coaching panel to challenge his chargers against Test Match intensity as the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians look to take a clean sweep from the international series window. With the Rugby World Cup a not too distant […]
