Adi Salote Nailolo and Alfreda Fisher are the latest examples of the growing push to strengthen alignment between the Fijiana 15s and sevens programs, as the national setup continues to build depth across both formats.

Several fresh faces are in line for potential debuts after the Fiji Rugby Union today named the official squads for the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s and the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s ahead of the upcoming HSBC SVNS legs in Singapore and Perth.

Former Wallaby Henry Speight believes Fiji’s grassroots rugby system continues to produce an exceptional level of talent, describing the depth on show as both exciting and challenging for coaches at the highest level.

All Blacks Sevens halfback Kele Lasaqa says belief, hard work, and faith have underpinned his swift rise into New Zealand’s elite sevens programme as he sets his sights on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

The Fiji Bitter Savusavu 7s will return to Ratu Ganilau Park in the next fortnight, with organisers placing a strong emphasis on grassroots participation, deeper competition and stronger community engagement across the three-day tournament.

Fijian Broadcasting Corporation sports commentator Satish Narain will be part of the World Rugby commentary team for this year’s HSBC Sevens Series tournaments in Singapore and Perth.

The Army Green side and Tagimoucia Ranadi lead the men’s and women’s Fiji Bitter 7s Series ahead of the Savusavu tournament at Ganilau Park in two weeks.

Fiji Airways men’s 7s captain Jerry Matana says the national side has turned its focus firmly to improvement as preparations begin for the upcoming Singapore and Perth legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

Fiji Men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says the national side is firmly in a transition phase, with squad depth and long-term development now the clear priority as the countdown to the next Olympic Games begins.

Players from Coral Coast Sevens champions Yaro Chiefs are set to join the Fiji 7s national extended squad after the Singapore Sevens, as selectors continue to widen the talent pool ahead of the final leg of the World Sevens Series.

Former New Zealand Sevens representative and renowned commentator Karl Te Nana has described the Coral Coast Sevens as the best provincial rugby sevens tournament in the world, praising its growth, quality, and deep connection to the Fijian people.

Fiji’s lone track athlete at the 2023 Olympic Games, Waisake Tewa, has hinted at a possible delay to his return to athletics as he continues to impress on the rugby field at the 2025 McDonald’s Coral Coast Sevens.