Olympic gold medallist Vilimoni Botitu says Castres Olympique has given him a great deal since his arrival in 2020, and he is looking forward to another strong chapter with the club after signing a contract extension until 2028.

Welsh speedster Louis Rees-Zammit has committed his long-term future to Bristol Bears, the club has confirmed.

The Fiji Rugby Union is moving to retain key rugby expertise following the completion of its chief executive recruitment process, with plans to involve other shortlisted candidates in strategic roles across the organisation.

McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s tournament organisers have introduced the Fiji Fastest Player Sprint, a new high-energy feature event set to take place on the final day of the tournament.

Ilikimi Torosi is back in the McDonald’s Mike Friday Select 7s jersey and his return immediately adds belief and edge to the team’s 2026 campaign at the Coral Coast 7s.

New Zealand Under 18 7s rep Levonah Motuliki has described the Global Youth Sevens Tournament as the number one youth tournament in the world and says she feels blessed to have shared that stage alongside her Fijian mates, including Lynda Vatuloka-Rabeni in the girls team and Rupeni Raviyawa and James Tuituba in the boys team, as both sides claimed the titles.

The Rugby town, Sigatoka is set to feel the impact of Olympic pedigree after Sevuloni Mocenacagi was named in the McDonald’s Mike Friday’s Select 7s squad, a move that immediately adds power, experience and big-match authority to the international invitational side.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne says his transition to life and rugby in Fiji has been seamless, both on and off the field, as he continues to build strong connections with the players and the wider community.

The draws for the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s Youth Division have been released, and next month’s youth category promises some of the most competitive rugby action along the Coral Coast.

Olympic gold medallist Semi Kunatani has signed with Old Glory DC for the 2026 season of Major League Rugby in the United States. The Washington, D.C.-based club announced his signing last week ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Fiji-born Hurricanes winger Kiniviliame Naholo has been named as one of the possible debutants for the All Blacks next year after an impressive season this year in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

The rise of girls’ rugby shows no signs of slowing down, and New Zealand Under 18 rep Lynda Rabeni Vatuloka is one of the young stars leading the charge.