Waisea Nacuqu

Gollings Selection Based On Winning Restarts, More Playmakers
Fiji Sports, SPORTS

Gollings Selection Based On Winning Restarts, More Playmakers

Winning restarts and to have options for players in the playmaking role are two key areas the selection of the 13-me...

Fiji Mens Sevens Team Still Within Striking Distance Of 7s Series Leaders
HSBC Sevens Series, Rugby, SPORTS

Fiji Mens Sevens Team Still Within Striking Distance Of 7s Series Leaders

The Waisea Nacuqu captained-side finished a disappointing seventh place at the Hamilton Sevens, in New Zealand, last...

Learn From What Went Wrong In Dubai
HSBC Sevens Series, Rugby, SPORTS

Learn From What Went Wrong In Dubai

To avoid what happened at the Dubai Sevens, they will have to start strong to set the momentum right throughout the ...

Gollings Gives Credit To His Players
HSBC Sevens Series, Rugby, SPORTS

Gollings Gives Credit To His Players

“It’s bitterly disappointing that we lost. Ultimately 30 seconds of rugby was the difference in the end but cred...

Falling Short In Hong Kong
HSBC Sevens Series, Rugby, SPORTS

Falling Short In Hong Kong

It was not easy for the Waisea Nacuqu-captained side as they struggled to beat South Africa 12-7 in the Cup quarterf...

On Route For Paris
Rugby, SPORTS

On Route For Paris

“We are prepared for Hong Kong,” Nacuqu said. “Playing in Hong Kong is like playing on our home ground.”

‘Storm Not Moving Us’
Fiji Sports, Rugby, SPORTS

‘Storm Not Moving Us’

Gollings is not going to let the change in weather deviate his mind from the task he and his men are in Hong Kong fo...

Nacuqu’s Journey From Missing Out On Selection In 2018 To Victory In 2022
Fiji Sports, Rugby, SPORTS

Nacuqu’s Journey From Missing Out On Selection In 2018 To Victory In 2022

No one know better than Fiji Airways Fi­jian 7s captain Waisea Nacuqu what it’s like missing out on the selection...

Nacuqu’s Humble Beginnings
FIJI NEWS, Fiji Sports, Rugby, SPORTS

Nacuqu’s Humble Beginnings

About 8 kilometres from Ba town, past the gravel roads and sugarcane fields lies Votua Village. It is home to Fij...

God’s Plan Is Good, Says Nacuqu’s Granny
Rugby, SPORTS

God’s Plan Is Good, Says Nacuqu’s Granny

Votua Village in Ba was a hive of activity as villagers welcomed Fiji Airways Fiji­an men’s rugby sevens playmake...

Pain, Rejection Can’t Keep Nacuqu Down
Fiji Sports, SPORTS

Pain, Rejection Can’t Keep Nacuqu Down

“To lead a team like Fiji is a dream come true but it’s not easy to carry the hopes of a nation on your shoulder...

Melrose Cup Added To Tuwai’s List Of Achievements
Fiji Sports, SPORTS

Melrose Cup Added To Tuwai’s List Of Achievements

“The boys worked hard for the World Cup and playing New Zealand in the final is not easy. I thank our families and...

‘All Teams A Threat’
Rugby, SPORTS

‘All Teams A Threat’

When it comes to the Rugby World Cup Sevens all teams are even, says a legendary coach.

‘We Will Make Use Of All Our Chances’
SPORTS

‘We Will Make Use Of All Our Chances’

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team are not going to let chances slip by as they ar­rive today at Cape Town for the Rug...

Gollings Names Nacuqu To Captain Again
Rugby, SPORTS

Gollings Names Nacuqu To Captain Again

Waisea Nacuqu will again captain the Fiji Airways Fijian men’s sevens team to the Los Angeles 7s on Sunday this we...

Back To Basics, Says 7s Captain
SPORTS

Back To Basics, Says 7s Captain

Team Fiji men’s rugby 7s team captain Waisea Nacuqu believes they have to go back to doing the basics right before...

‘It’s Naduvaco’
SPORTS

‘It’s Naduvaco’

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s try-scoring winger has clarified to SUNsports on Wednesday night that his name is Vuiviaw...

Fiji Beat France
Rugby

Fiji Beat France

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team survived a scare to beat France 26-19 and keep their hopes alive of playin...

Our 3 Players to Watch in the Series
HSBC Sevens Series, SPORTS

Our 3 Players to Watch in the Series

The HSBC World Sevens Series continues in Singapore, this weekend. The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s 7s team are th...

 Police Have Players To Fill Positions: Sotia
Rugby

 Police Have Players To Fill Positions: Sotia

“Senior players like Apisalome Waqatabu, Ifireimi Tovilevu and Meli Kuruisaru will not be playing as they need to ...

Terio Tamani: I’m Ready To Assist Nacuqu
HSBC Sevens Series, SPORTS

Terio Tamani: I’m Ready To Assist Nacuqu

“We may have some of the new boys that are utility players but they don’t have the exposure and the experience....

Olympic Gold Medallist For Police Blue   
Rugby

Olympic Gold Medallist For Police Blue   

Series leaders to miss the services of Kalione Nasoko, Rusiate Nasove and Kitione Taliga

Court Grants Bail To Nacuqu
NEWS

Court Grants Bail To Nacuqu

It is alleged that the 7s rugby star was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Ba on Saturday morning ...

Nacuqu To Face Disciplinary Action For Alleged Drinking And Driving
Crime & Court

Nacuqu To Face Disciplinary Action For Alleged Drinking And Driving

A source stated that Nacuqu was then stopped by officers on duty at a Police checkpoint.

Nacuqu: The Day We Wanted To Forget About The Olympics
Rugby

Nacuqu: The Day We Wanted To Forget About The Olympics

Key playmaker tells of the dispute that took place at their camp and how Tuwai and senior players turned gold medal ...

Our 7s Playmakers
Analysis

Our 7s Playmakers

Our playmakers will play a key role in our gold medal defence at the Tokyo Olympic Games from July 23 to August 8. T...

Fiji Airways 7s Playmaker Settles Down With Wife Lewaseini
SPORTS

Fiji Airways 7s Playmaker Settles Down With Wife Lewaseini

Waisea Nacuqu, married Mariana Lewaseini at the Saint Columbus Church in Votua Village, Ba.

7s Rep Weds Partner Of Six Years
Videos

7s Rep Weds Partner Of Six Years

7s rep Waisea Nacuqu weds his partner of six years Mariana Lewaseini at the Saint Columbus Church in Votua village, ...

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