Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s coach Richard Walker says the squad is heading into this weekend’s HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai with confidence and a clean bill of health — a major boost as Fiji targets a powerful start to the new season.

Fiji’s global reputation in rugby continues to stand strong, but the country remains unable to host a leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series due to major infrastructure gaps.

Fiji men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says his side has settled quickly in Dubai and is fully focused ahead of this weekend’s HSBC SVNS tournament.

Former Flying Fijian Sireli Bobo is urging members of his Fiji Sports Council 7s squad to make the most of the opportunity provided to them as they chase their rugby dreams.

The Flametree Waimanu 7s will take a major step forward this year as organisers shift the tournament to a larger venue and expand its competition categories.

The McDonald’s Mike Friday Select 7s side has received a major boost for its 2026 Coral Coast 7s season with the return of powerful outside back Matai Leuta.

The Pacific Warriors, a Canada-based sevens side featuring several Fiji-born players, will make their long-awaited debut at the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s at Lawaqa Park.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s departed for Dubai this morning with a clear focus on strengthening their defensive systems ahead of next weekend’s opening leg of the 2025–26 World Rugby Sevens Series.

Ireland’s Terry Kennedy the 2022 World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year, will join the McDonald’s Mike Friday Select for the 2026 edition of the competition.

Former All Blacks 7s playmaker Gillies Kaka is set to make his debut at the McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s in January.

Fiji 7s debutant Apete Narogo will run out in Dubai carrying a sense of duty to his vanua, his family, and the country he says shaped his rise.

The McDonald’s Mike Friday Select has confirmed the return of Irish 7s star Harry McNulty for the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, giving the invitational side a major boost as they prepare another strong push for the i-Wau Trophy at Lawaqa Park.