The Fiji men’s 7s team preparation is in full swing, entering their second week of intense training as they count down to the Dubai 7s, just 31 days away.

Asaeli Takala from Lomainasau village in Tailevu, is representing the Naitasiri Highlanders U13 team in the Vodafone Kaji Rugby tournament—and for him, it’s not just about rugby, it’s about experiencing Suva’s bustling city life for the first time.

Fiji 7s men’s coach Osea Kolinisau says it’s never easy being in his position when it comes to selecting the squad, given the variety of talent available.

The Naitasiri Highlanders youngsters are all fired up for this year’s Vodafone Kaji Rugby tournament in Suva.

World Cup-winning winger Joe Roff, who played an instrumental role in Australia’s series win over the British and Irish Lions in 2001, is convinced the Wallabies will be competitive when the tourists return next July.

The Fiji National University is the new catering supplier for the Fijian Drua.

Seventeen districts will take part in the Vodafone Kaji Rugby Competition, which kicks off today at the HFC Bank Stadium after a five-year break.

The new-era Wallabies are refusing to make any bold promises or predictions as they embrace the challenge of only the third grand slam tour in 40 years.

Fiji Bati winger Maika Sivo is glad he’ll team up once again with his former Paramatta Eels coach, Brad Arthur at the Leeds Rhinos.

Michael Cheika has refused to celebrate Leicester’s impressive start to the Gallagher Premiership season that continued with a 32-29 victory over Saracens.

Bath went top of the Premiership with a six-try show of power against hapless Sale in a game that saw two red cards.

New Zealand warmed up for next week’s Test against England with a comfortable 64-19 victory over Japan in Yokohama.