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GOLD MEDAL PERFORMANCE BY THE FIJI 7'S SIDE WINNING FIJI'S FIRST OLYMPIC MEDAL - 2016

FIJI SQUAD FOR HONG KONG NAMED !!!

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Isake Katonibau and Jasa Veremalua have been re-called into the Vodafone Fiji 7s squad for the Hong Kong and Singapore tournaments. Dropped from the team: Samisoni Viriviri. Nemani Nagusa and Masivesi Dakuwaqa. SQUAD: Mesulame Kunavula, Kailone Nasoko, Setareki Bituniyata, Jasa Veremalua, Apisai Domolailai, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Jerry Tuwai, Waisea Nacuqu, Amenoni Nasilasila, Vatemo Ravouvou, Osea Kolinisau, Joeli Lutumailagi, Nacanieli Labalaba, Isake Katonibau. Wish the team all the best in Hong Kong and Singapore. GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

KATONIBAU AND TUWAI READY FOR HONG KONG !!!

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Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber could consider Pio Tuwai and Aisake Katonibau for the Hong Kong tournament. Tuwai and Katonibau are expected to march into camp today as they prepare for the Asian Leg. Fiji is in the same pool as Japan, Wales and New Zealand at the Hong Kong 7s which will be played from 7th to the 9th of April. GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI PLAYERS TO FEATURE IN MARIST 7'S !!!

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Eminoni Nasilasila, Pio Tuwai, Isake Katonibau and sprinter Banuve Tabakaucoro will appear in tomorrow's Marist 7s as they try and force their way into the Fiji squad to Hong Kong next month. Wish them all the best and God Bless. GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

KATONIBAU TO RETURN FOR FIJI !!!

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Former Fiji 7s forward Isake Katonibau who was dropped for the national squad after suffering a knee injury last year hopes to make a comeback this season. Known for his hard hitting tackles, Katonibau has been training with the Army rugby side in preparation for the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s.  The Marist 7s will be played on next Friday and Saturday at the ANZ Stadium in Suva. The Fiji 7's team really needs his service with hard hitting tackles, strong running and leadership. Hope he returns next month for Hong Kong. But the final decision is the coach's. GO FIJI GO !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI STILL IN TOP 3 ON WORLD SERIES TABLE !!!

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Congrats to England for winning the Vancouver 7s. They have jumped to second spot, just 3 points ahead of Fiji. Next stop is Hong Kong next month. Fiji should win and retain Hong Kong if they need to stay in contention of retaining the world series title. Regroup and come back a better team next month. GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI WIN BRONZE IN VANCOUVER !!!

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Fiji defeated USA for the Bronze medal 28 - 24 at the Vancouver 7s. Fiji improved from where they left off in the semi-final by opening up the game and less contact and deserved winners in the end. Congrats to the Fiji boys for winning Bronze. This win should hype the boys up going into Hong Kong next month and hopefully defend their title there. Proud of the Fiji boys efforts. GO FIJI GO !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI TO MEET USA FOR BRONZE !!!

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Fiji will play USA for Bronze and 17 valuable points. If Fiji wins and England loses to SA then Fiji and England will be 2nd on the series table. If England wins then they will get 2nd place and Fiji 3rd. Fiji v USA at 1:19 pm (Fiji Time) GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI LOSE TO A BETTER ENGLAND SIDE !!!

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England played to their strengths and capitalised on Fiji's mistakes to win by the biggest margin ever against Fiji on the series 40 - 7. Fiji played into the hands of the Englishmen by playing a more contact game rather than opening up the game. Full credit to England for being the better team on the day. Still proud of the Fiji boys. Fiji will now need to focus on the 3rd place play-off to remain in the top 3 on the ladder. Wish them well in the 3rd place play-off against USA. GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

VANCOUVER 7S CUP SEMIFINAL DRAW 2016 !!!

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FIJI MARCH THROUGH TO CUP SEMIFINAL !!!

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Fiji picked up from the loss to Argentina yesterday to beat Australia in their Cup QF match 28 - 10. Fiji advance to the Cup SF and will meet England who defeated NZ in their Cup QF. Fiji v England at 10:30 am (Fiji Time) Congrats to the Fiji boys and wish them all the best in the semi-final. GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

VANCOUVER 7'S CUP QF DRAW !!!

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Fiji v Australia tomorrow morning at 7:14 am (Fiji Time) GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI TOP POOL B THROUGH TO CUP QF IN VANCOUVER !!!

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Despite Fiji's loss to Argentina 26 - 24, Fiji still top Pool B and have qualified for tomorrow's Cup QF. They will meet Australia in the last of the Cup QF at 7:14 am (Fiji Time). The loss to Argentina could be a blessing in disguise for the Fiji boys. History reveals that when Fiji lose on the first day, they go on to win the tournament. BELIEVE Fiji will win the Vancouver 7's. All the best and God Bless. GO FIJI GO !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI HOLD ON TO BEAT SAMOA !!!

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Fiji fought off a tough Samoan side beating them 19 - 12 just seconds from full-time. After the final whistle Samoa were denied a try in the corner thanx to a "freakish" push from behind by Nacuqu. Congratulations to the Fiji boys and credit to Samoa too for an awesome performance. Fiji play Argentina in their last Pool game at 1:52 pm (Fiji Time). Wish Fiji all the best and God Bless. GO FIJI GO !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI OFF TO A FLYING START IN VANCOUVER !!!

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Fiji opened their campaign in Vancouver with a win over Wales 34 - 19. They scored 4 tries in the first half - Nasoko (2), Veitokani & Kunavula and 2 tries in the second half - Nagusa and Nacuqu. Congrats to the Fiji boys and wish them well in their next games against Samoa at 10:12 am and Argentina at 1:52 pm (Fiji Time). GO FIJI GO and GOD BLESS !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

VEITOKANI IN FINAL 12 FOR VANCOUVER 7S !!!

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Alivereti Veitokani has been named in the 12 member squad for the Vancouver 7s this weekend. Fiji squad: 1. Apisai Domolailai 2. Setareki Bituniyata 3. Nemani Nagusa 4. Masivesi Dakuwaqa 5. Mesulame Kunavula 6. Kalioni Nasoko 7. Jerry Tuwai 8. Osea Kolinisau (Captain) 9. Alivereti Veitokani 10. Vatemo Ravouvou 11. Waisea Nacuqu 12. Samisoni Viriviri Nacanieli Labalaba is the 13th man. Coach Baber has dropped Sevuloni Mocenacagi from his list as he serves a three match suspension and speedster Joeli Lutumailagi was not considered after sustaining a knee injury in Las Vegas last weekend. The Vancouver 7s kick off tomorrow. Fiji’s first match is against Wales at 6.36am tomorrow after which we play Samoa at 10.12am. The team’s last match is against Argentina at 1.52pm. Wish the Fiji boys all the best and God Bless. GO FIJI GO !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

TUWAI AND KUNAVULA MAKE LAS VEGAS DREAM TEAM !!!

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Jerry Tuwai and Mesulame Kunavula were named in the Las Vegas Dream Team along with Koroi, Forbes, Barrett, Specman and Anderson. Vatemo Ravouvou was named the DHL Impact Player for Las Vegas 7s. Meanwhile, Fiji has been drawn with Argentina, Samoa and Wales in Pool B for the Canada 7's next weekend. Wish the Fiji boys all the best and God Bless !!! GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI MOVE UP TO SECOND ON WORLD SERIES TABLE !!!

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Fiji lost to South Africa 19 - 12 in a close game at the Las Vegas 7's Final. South Africa's first try was a mile forward with the help of the strong wind, however, that was ref's call. Despite the loss Fiji has moved up to second spot on the world series table. Proud of the boys efforts. Wish the Fiji boys all the best in Canada next week. GO FIJI GO and God Bless !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

LAS VEGAS CUP FINAL !!!

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Fiji v South Africa in Las Vegas Cup Final. Kick-off: 1 pm (Fiji Time) GO FIJI GO and God Bless !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI TO MEET SOUTH AFRICA IN VEGAS FINAL !!!

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Fiji came from behind to beat NZ in the Cup Semi-final 19 - 14. They have advanced to the Final and will meet current series leaders SA. Kick-off: 1 pm (Fiji Time) Injury concern to captain Osea Kolinisau. Wish the Fiji boys all the best and God Bless !!! GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI PROGRESS TO CUP SEMI-FINAL IN VEGAS !!!

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Fiji defeated Canada in the Cup QF 31 - 12 and now progress to the Cup SF. They will meet the NZ in the 2nd of the Cup Semi-finals tomorrow at 10:06 am (Fiji Time). Wish the Fiji boys all the best and God Bless !!! GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI BEAT AUSTRALIA AND TOP POOL D !!!

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Fiji defeated a courageous Aussie side 24 - 17 to remain unbeaten and finish top of Pool D. Tries were scored by Kunavula,Ravouvou, Nasoko and Viriviri. They have advanced to the Cup QF later today where they will meet runners up in Pool A (France, Canada or Wales). Kick-off at 4:16 pm (Fiji Time) Congrats to the Fiji boys and wish them well in the Cup QF. GO FIJI GO and God Bless !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI DEFEAT SCOTLAND !!!

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Fiji defeated Scotland in their second pool game 24 -12. Fiji led 10 - 5 at halftime (Tries: Lutumailagi and Ravouvou). Kunavula extended Fiji's lead in the second half before Scotland closed the gap to 5. Tuwai scored a scintillating try to put Fiji beyond doubt beating Scotland 24 - 12. Congrats to the Fiji boys. They will play their last pool game tomorrow against Australia at 9:50 am (Fiji Time). Wish the boys all the best and God Bless !!! GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI THRASH JAPAN IN OPENER !!!

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Fiji started their campaign at the USA 7's with an impressive win against Japan 41 - 0. Fiji led 19 - 0 at halftime following tries to Nasoko, Kunavula and Ravouvou. They extended their lead in the second half with tries to Lutumailagi, Viriviri, and Mocenacagi. Fiji play Scotland next at 3:08 pm (Fiji Time). Congrats to the Fiji boys and wish them well in their next game. GO FIJI GO and God Bless !!! Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7's Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

FIJI WIN DUBAI 7'S - ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT ! UNBELEIVABLE ! FIJIAN RUGBY AT IT'S ABSOLUTE BEST !



BEN RYAN - FIJI 7'S COACH FOLLOWING FIJI'S FIRST EVER DUBAI 7'S WIN 2013 !

FIJI 7S RUGBY FAN SHOP