“Over the weeks we were reminded of previous players like Damudamu, Apolosi Satala who represented Fiji and went over to join the Army,” Bai said.
28 Jan
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Sereana Salalo-Baleiwai
Former New Zealand 7s captain Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has urged organisers to include more women’s and youth teams at the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s, praising the tournament atmosphere and Fiji’s passion for sevens rugby.
19 Jan
The McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s tournament has significantly boosted Sigatoka Town’s economy, driving growth across tourism, hospitality, retail and agriculture while strengthening Nadroga Navosa’s profile as a premier sporting destination.
Waisea Nasokia
Former USA Sevens star Perry Baker has hailed the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s as one of his most memorable rugby experiences, praising the passion of the crowd and the high standard of competition from local teams.
18 Jan
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Blitzboks legend Rosko Specman has praised the growing standard of the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s, recalling fierce battles with Pio Tuwai and tipping the tournament as a key development platform for emerging sevens nations.
After 15 months of sacrifice and hard work, Yaro Chiefs were rewarded with the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s title, defeating Ravuka Sharks 28–12 in an all-Nadroga Cup final at Lawaqa Park.
Yaro Chiefs claimed the 2026 McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s title after a dominant second-half performance to defeat Ravuka Sharks 28–12 at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka, walking away with the $50,000 prize.
17 Jan
Brisk Birdland Brothers staged a strong comeback to defeat Village Boys 19–12 in the Bred Bank Youth Division final at the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka.
Fijiana 7s team are the champions of the Shangri La Na Iri women’s division they beat China 1, 22-5.
Nabetelevu was a former rugby league player with Nadera Panthers and was one of the pioneers of the Kaiviti Silktails.
