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.

New Zealand Fijian girls head coach Jone Fihaki is calling for tournaments like Global Youth 7s to be hosted in Fiji, saying they are crucial in exposing young female rugby talent that often goes unseen.

Castres put on a dominant display at home, defeating Lyon 36–22 in their French Top 14 clash, with Fijian flair on full show.

Tuvalu Under 16 and Under 18 coach Alama Elisaia says his teams are already looking ahead to a return to the Nadi Junior Rugby Club Festival after gaining valuable experience at the 2025 edition earlier this month at Prince Charles Park.

Bua lass Lynda Rabeni-Vatuloka, the daughter of late Flying Fijian and World Sevens player Seru Rabeni, was part of a dominant New Zealand side that defeated NZ Cavaliers Under-18 27-10 to secure the Global Youth Sevens title.

The Fiji Rugby Union has appointed Pita Tutuvula Waqanivalu as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 2026, as the organization aims to strengthen its financial game off the field.

Fiji Rugby has turned to an experienced hand with Talemo Waqa appointed Acting Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately, as the union looks to strengthen its operational base and long term direction.

Rugby fans are in for a treat at next months McDonalds Fiji Coral Coast 7s as organisers have announced free entry again for all spectators.