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.

Bula FC returned to the training paddock with renewed energy and all eyes were firmly on Roy Krishna as the club’s marquee signing joined his new teammates over the weekend.

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.

Riyad Mahrez scored his third goal in two matches as Algeria edged Burkina Faso 1-0 in Rabat to book a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Tottenham ended a rocky year on a high as 19-year-old Archie Gray scored his first senior goal to secure a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

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.

Bulldogs second-rower Bill Kikau is using his platform off the field to give back to the community this festive season.

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.

The stage is set for another thrilling weekend of women’s rugby as the official pool draw for the 2026 Shangri-La Yanuca Island Women’s Division at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s has been confirmed.