McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast Sevens founder Jay Whyte says his drive to continue leading the tournament comes from watching it mature into one of the region’s most respected rugby sevens events.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have confirmed a 12-member Development Squad for the 2026 season, blending continuity with fresh talent as the franchise continues to strengthen its professional pathway.

McDonalds Fiji Coral Coast Sevens founder Jay Whyte says the tournament’s rich history is defined by moments that elevated it from a grassroots event into one of the region’s most respected rugby showcases.

Burger King Fiji has thrown its support behind a landmark domestic rugby showdown, backing the Skipper Cup XV as they prepare to take on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in a historic pre-season clash on the 6th of next month.

Fiji-born former Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete continues to shine in Japan, scoring a try as the Saitama Wild Knights cruised to a dominant 33-3 win over the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars last weekend.

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.