The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team lost to New Zealand 28-21 in the LA 7s Cup final, and finished third on the HSBC World 7s Series table with 122 points.
Fiji was up on the scoreboard first with a try to Kaminieli Rasaku and Waisea Nacuqu.
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team lost to New Zealand 28-21 in the LA 7s Cup final, and finished third on the HSBC World 7s Series table with 122 points.
Fiji was up on the scoreboard first with a try to Kaminieli Rasaku and Waisea Nacuqu.
New Zealand came back to level the score in the first half with a penalty try and a try to Regan Ware.
Both sides were locked 14-all at half-time.
Fiji’s third try was scored by Filipe Sauturaga before New Zealand capitalized and went on to score their tries through Tone Ng Shiu and Moses Leo.
Meanwhile, Australia created history after winning the HSBC World Sevens Series for the first time after defeating Samoa 21-7 in the Bronze Medal final. They had 126 points.
The only teams that have won the World Sevens Series are New Zealand, Fiji, England, South Africa and Samoa.
Meanwhile Fiji will now head to Cape Town to prepare for the Rugby Sevens World Cup that will be held from the 9th to the 11th of next month.
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| Kaminieli Rasaku scores Fiji's first try of the final! Successful conversion from Nacuqu. | ||
| Nacuqu sin-binned. A penalty try to NZ! | ||
| Regan Ware scores for Fiji! | ||
| Waisea Nacuqu strikes back for Fiji! | ||
| Tone Ng Shiu scores for NZ! | ||
Molia yellow carded as Sauturaga scores and converts! |
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| Moses Leo scores for NZ! Kurt baker converts. | ||
Australia has created history after winning the HSBC World Sevens Series for the first time as they defeated Samoa 21-7 in the Bronze Medal final of the LA 7s.
The only teams that have won the World Sevens Series are New Zealand, Fiji, England, South Africa and Samoa.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team will meet New Zealand in the LA 7s final after another dominant performance to beat Australia 29-10 in the semi final.
New Zealand came back in the second half to beat Samoa 28-26 in the second semifinals.
Fiji’s win keeps it’s HSBC World Sevens Series title hopes alive.
Fiji will still need to win the final and hope that Samoa beats Australia in the Bronze Medal final.
The national team’s tries came in from captain Waisea Nacuqu and Jerry Tuwai in the first half while Australia’s tries were scored by Henry Paterson and James Turner.
Fiji was leading 12-10 at the break.
Our second half tries came in from Filipe Sauturaga, Josefa Talacolo and Kaminieli Rasaku.
Fiji continues to show solid defence which has forced their opponents to make errors.
Fiji will meet New Zealand at 12.28pm in the LA 7s final.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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| Waisea Nacuqu scores in the first minute of play! | ||
| 3' Jerry Tuwai scores Fiji's second try! | ||
| Australia responds with a try from Henry Paterson! | ||
| Try to James Turner! | ||
| Try to Waisea Nacuqu! | ||
| Joseva Talacolo extends Fiji's lead further in the 16th minute! | ||
| Kaminieli Rasaku with a superb try! | ||
Fiji will face Australia in the first semi final of the LA 7s later today, after beating USA 28-12 in the Cup quarter final.
Fiji led 21-7 at half time with Kaminieli Rasaku scoring the first try and Joseva Talacolo scoring a double in the first half.
The hosts responded in the second half with two tries from Steve Tomasin and Maka Unufe, but it was not enough for the USA team after Vuiviawa Naduvalo scored Fiji’s third try to win the game.
Meanwhile, Australia bundled out Kenya in the first quarter final by 40-14, Samoa defeated Argentina 24-19 in extra time in the third quarter final while New Zealand beat Ireland 29-14.
The Australian 7s team just needs to win a medal to win the HSBC 7s Series. If they miss out, then Fiji has a chance to win the series.
The Cup semis will begin at 9.09am and the Cup final will start at 12.28pm today.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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The Fiji Airways National Men's 7s team will face USA in the Cup quarter final of the LA 7s after beating Ireland 21-7 in their third pool match today.
Fiji led 14-0 in the first half of the match where captain Waisea Nacuqu and Kaminieli Rasaku scored a try each and Iowane Teba scored the third try in the second half to seal the victory.
Harry McNulty of Ireland crossed over Fiji’s try line after Nacuqu was handed a yellow card for a high tackle in the first half.
Australia will face Kenya in the first Cup quarter final at 5.13am tomorrow while Fiji play USA in the second Cup quarter final at 5.35am.
Samoa will go against Argentina at 5.57am while New Zealand will face Ireland at 6.19am.
In other results France beat Wales 21 – 7, Samoa thrashed England 31 – 5, Kenya beat Scotland 20 – 10 and USA beat Canada 26 – 17.
Earlier today, Fiji beat Wales 28–12 and France 29-19.
Meanwhile, South Africa will not play in the LA 7s Cup quarter finals after losing to the USA and New Zealand.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings says they want to build on their intensity as they prepare for the LA 7s quarter-final tomorrow morning.
While speaking to Legend FM News after beating Ireland 21-7 in their final pool match, Gollings says they have to work on keeping the ball and securing it at the kick offs.
He says most of the players have been great and have stepped up.
Gollings adds it has been great seeing the Fijian support and flags flying at the stadium.
Fiji will face USA in the second Cup quarter-final, Australia will take on Kenya, Samoa faces Argentina while New Zealand will take on Ireland.
The Cup quarters will start at 5.13am tomorrow, the Cup semis will start at 9.09am and the Cup final will start at 12.28pm.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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| Try to Captain Waisea Nacuqu! | ||
| Kaminieli Rasaku scores Fiji's second try of the match! | ||
| Harry McNulty scores in the corner for Ireland! | ||
| Iowane Teba strikes back for Fiji! | ||
The Fiji Airways National 7s team has qualified for the quarter finals of the LA 7s after beating France 29-19 in their second pool match this morning.
Vuiviawa Naduvalo played an instrumental part in the game and scored another double while captain Waisea Nacuqu, Joseva Talacolo and Jerry Tuwai scored a try each.
Fiji beat Wales 28–12 in their first pool game this morning.
They face Ireland in their last pool game at 1.05pm today.
Meanwhile, South Africa will not play in the LA 7s Cup quarterfinals after losing to USA and New Zealand
The cup quarters will start at 5.13am Monday, the cup semis will start at 9.09am Monday while the cup final will start at 12.28pm Monday.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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Despite the 28-12 win against Wales in their first pool match of the LA 7s, Fiji Airways 7s team had a lot of disciplinary issues and were giving away penalties.
This has been highlighted by our rugby commentator, Fred Raiwalui who says there were a lot of isolated plays in the first half and Fiji were penalised 4 times for not rolling away at the tackle area.
Raiwalui says there was a bit of a shaky start, but they managed to find their rhythm, especially when experienced players like Jerry Tuwai and Josua Vakurunabili came on to the field.
With a couple of players coming back into the team such as Joseva Talacolo and Iosefo Masi, Raiwalui says it should not take long for them to gel and get their combinations going.
Fiji will face France in their second pool match at 9.31am today and Ireland at 1.05pm.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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South Africa are out of the running for the HSBC 2021/2022 Sevens Series title after losing two of their LA 7s pool games earlier today.
South Africa went down 21-7 to the hosts USA in their first pool match.
While they were able to win their second pool match 12-0 against Canada, New Zealand were too strong as they bundled them out of the cup competition with a convincing 17-14 win.
Now that South Africa is out, it’s a three way race to get the title between Australia(122), Argentina(118), and Fiji(104).
If Australia progresses to the cup semi-finals, they will be crowned the series winners.
Fiji still has a chance if they win the tournament, and Australia loses in the quarter finals and also loses in the plate semi-finals.
Argentina just needs to progress to the final to win the series if Australia gets knocked out.
Fiji needs to fix their discipline and defence issues before their match against Ireland.
Our rugby commentator and former Fijiana Flanker, Mere Moto says the 29-19 win against France in their second pool match does not justify the issues faced in the team.
Moto says with the players letting the French in through their defensive line and allowing them to score first, they had to play catch up just like they did in their first game.
Fiji faces Ireland at 1.05pm for their last pool match.
They are through to the quarter final with their opponent yet to be decided.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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Vuiviawa Naduvalo has made his mark at the LA 7s after he scored 2 tries and helped Fiji beat Wales 28–12 in their first pool game this morning.
Naduvalo scored the opening try for Fiji while Joseva Talacolo crossed over with a try before the first half ended with Fiji leading 14-5.
The first try for Wales came from Morgan Williams in the dying minute of the first half.
They came out strongly in the second half with Luke Treharne crossing over with their second try.
Fiji came back in the second half with captain Waisea Nacuqu and Vuiviawa Naduvalo scoring a try each and securing a win with a final score of 28-12.
Fiji will face France in their second pool match at 9.31am today and Ireland at 1.05pm.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
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As Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team prepares to take on Wales in their first pool match of the LA 7s tomorrow, coach Ben Gollings says there are always going to be external pressure on the team but they are dealing with it by preparing well.
He says they are focusing on things they can control.
Fiji’s first pool match is against Wales at 6.10am tomorrow, they will then play France at 9.31am in their second match and then meet Ireland at 1.05pm tomorrow in their final match.
The cup quarters will start at 5.13am Monday, the cup semis will start at 9.09am Monday while the cup final will start at 12.28pm Monday.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
You can also download our fijivillage app and listen via the live radio option.
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings is confident they can win the LA 7s this weekend.
Gollings says they have prepared well and the players will want to prove themselves before the World Cup team is named next Monday.
Fiji’s first pool match is against Wales at 6.10am Sunday, they will then play France at 9.31am Sunday in their second match and then meet Ireland at 1.05pm Sunday in their final match.
The cup quarters will start at 5.13am Monday, the cup semis will start at 9.09am Monday while the cup final will start at 12.28pm Monday.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto.
You can also download our fijivillage app and listen via the live radio option.
Fiji Airways Men’s 7s captain, Waisea Nacuqu says they have a strong leadership group to back him ahead of the LA and the Rugby Sevens World Cup tournaments.
Nacuqu says they have learnt a lot from their loss to South Africa in the Commonwealth Games final and will not underestimate any team this weekend.
Fiji lost to South Africa 29-24 in the LA 7s final in 2019.
Fiji’s first pool match is against Wales at 6.10am Sunday, they will then play France at 9.31am Sunday in their second match and then meet Ireland at 1.05pm Sunday in their final match.
The cup quarters will start at 5.13am Monday, the cup semis will start at 9.09am Monday while the cup final will start at 12.28pm Monday.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM.
You can also download our fijivillage app and listen via the live radio option.
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Ben Gollings believes that having lanky forward Joseva Talacolo back in the squad will add depth to their restart and line out options in the LA 7s.
Gollings knows Talacolo’s inclusion will be a game changer.
Fiji’s first pool match is against Wales at 6.10am Sunday, they will then play France at 9.31am Sunday in their second match and then meet Ireland at 1.05pm Sunday in their final match.
The cup quarters will start at 5.13am Monday, the cup semis will start at 9.09am Monday while the cup final will start at 12.28pm Monday.
You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games with our commentators, Fred Raiwalui and former Fijiana flanker Mere Moto on Viti FM on 92, 92.2 and 92.6 FM.
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