Australia centre Jordan Petaia has confirmed he will step away from rugby and bid to win a contract with an NFL team to pursue a childhood dream he shared with his father.

All Blacks winger, Sevu Reece, is the New Zealand sports star who admitted a charge of wilful damage following an incident at a Christchurch party.

Australian rugby heads into the Christmas break with a rare bout of festive cheer after the Wallabies made great strides on their Northern Hemisphere tour.

Supercool Vatukoro player Inosi Tauvoli played a key role in his team’s 10-5 victory over the Western Marines in the men’s bowls final at the Fiji Sports Council’s inaugural 7s tournament.

Fiji Airways Fiji 7s coach Osea Kolinisau believes the playing field in international rugby sevens has leveled, making every game a tough contest.

Former Queen Victoria School head boy Tomasi Seru is thankful for the opportunity to develop his rugby career through the Kaiviti Silktails program, which eventually led to his selection by La Rochelle.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team will face Hong Kong China in the 9th place playoff at 9 pm after a tough run in the Group A matches at the Dubai Sevens.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team suffered a narrow 15-14 defeat to China in their final Pool A match, ending their hopes of reaching the cup quarterfinals at the Dubai Sevens.

Fiji kicked off their Dubai 7s campaign with a hard-fought 21-15 victory over Spain in their opening match.

Fijiana 7s suffered a 30-12 defeat to Ireland in their opening match at the Dubai 7s.

Fijiana 7s development Coach Taione Ratu is optimistic about the team’s preparation for the Oceania 7s in the Solomon Islands.

Flying Fijians back-row Viliame Mata scored a try on his Top 14 debut for the Bristol Bears in their impressive 48-24 victory over Harlequins.