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Announced in the last fortnight, the former Super Rugby franchise the Western Force have announced an invitational series of matches. To be played from May this year, the World Series Rugby challenge is a new innovation that will pitch the West Australian side against some of the best sides across the Indo-Pacific/Australasian region. Launched by […] READ MORE
Can the resurrection of Aussie rugby sevens continue? That was be the big question, echoing in the minds of rugby pundits as the Aussies claimed a historic double at the Allianz Stadium. With the fourth leg of the HSBC Sevens Series is in New Zealand this weekend, could the Aussies claim their back-to-back tournament wins […] READ MORE
In a commanding performance, Police shred Tavenui to claim the 2018 Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast Sevens title. The long-established Police side, reversed last years results, and went on a rampage to ‘shred’ Tavenui 34-7 in the men’s Cup final. Defending champions Taveuni had no answer to the Police team. With tries galore, it was a […] READ MORE
In an unexpected development, the future of arguably the best sevens tournament in Australia, is in doubt. Tournament Co-ordinator of the Central Coast Sevens Craig Morgan put out a statement detailing his withdrawal from running the tourney. The tournament has been dubbed by many sevens rugby pundits as ‘the best sevens tournament outside the HSBC […] READ MORE
Fijiana Makosoi will be up against some stiff competition, at this years Crest Na Iri Women’s competition that is a part of the Mana Whey Coral Coast Sevens. Local teams, as well as invited players; like Swiss and USA stars, will look to boost the chances of the Striders side, at the 2018 Fiji CC7s […] READ MORE
The 2017 Oceania 7s/RWC7s Men’s Qualifiers will be the talk of the Oceania region this weekend. Played at the ANZ Stadium, which has previously hosted Super Rugby matches, it where all the action is at. The men’s and women’s tournaments are played from November 10-12, with much attention will be on the All Blacks Sevens, who are seeking […] READ MORE
They came, they saw, they conquered in style as Fiji retains Pacific Nations Cup in Apia, Samoa. It was a very entertaining game in front of a vocal crowd that turned up to witness Fiji turn on the after burners to blitz the hosts away. Fiji walloped the helpless hosts 38-16 with only the boot […] READ MORE
The Pacific Nations Cup 2017 is a stepping-stone tournament, on the road to a bigger objective. The three nations competing for it are dreaming of reaching the 2019 Rugby World Cup, so these qualifying matches are primary to those ambitions. And while the eyes of so many are lining up on the big test this […] READ MORE
Mick Byrne has been working with the Wallabies for a year now as he looks to build on the squads skills ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. READ MORE
For Europeans, the word Fiji is something exotic, a special and completely different place away from the mundane. Usually a tropical paradise comes to mind. This idea also applies when people talk about Fijian rugby, as their players have a unique way of playing and a clear passion for rugby. For the first time in many […] READ MORE
Portuguese rugby player and writer who loves to "scribble" in Planeta Desportivo. From then on Francisco got the pleasure to talk to Eddie Jones, Stuart Hogg and many others. With a masters degree in History, working as a Consultant, rugby and sports are my main passion. Now contributing for Last Word on Sports, you can also read some other works on Fair Play, Portal do Rugby and Rugby World Magazine.