Dubai 7s 2025

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side are working on their fitness as they prepare for the start of the 2025/2026 World 7s Series this weekend.

With Fiji coming in as defending Dubai 7s, Kolinisau says they have done a lot of upper body workouts during the off-season and now they are working on their leg fitness.

He adds that they play a high-tempo game and they are also working on improving their support game.

Fiji’s first pool match is against Argentina at 9.10pm Saturday, followed by South Africa at 12.16am Sunday and France at 4.12am on Sunday.

The Men's Cup semi finals kick off at 10.06pm Sunday while the Cup final is at 4.11am next Monday.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s begin their Dubai 7s campaign against the USA at 7.20pm Saturday, followed by France at 9.59pm, and New Zealand at 1.27am Saturday.

The women’s semi finals will begin at 9.12pm Sunday, with the final at 3.35am Monday.

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says his squad is in good health and fully focused on delivering a strong opening performance at the Dubai Sevens this weekend.

Kolinisau confirms that the team has no injuries, saying that three standby players have travelled to Dubai with the Serie A Lions side, who are also competing in an invitational tournament at the same venue.

He says their presence provides immediate cover should any injuries occur, avoiding the need for replacements to fly in from Fiji.

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Despite entering Dubai as defending champions, Kolinisau insists the squad is not thinking about pressure or expectations but instead focusing on attacking the tournament with intent.

The Fiji Men’s 7s team take on Argentina tomorrow at 9.10pm, before facing South Africa at 12.16am Sunday and France at 4.12am Sunday.

The men’s semifinals start at 10.06pm Sunday, and the final will be played at 4.11am Monday.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s will open their Dubai campaign against the USA tomorrow at 7.20pm, followed by France at 9.59pm and New Zealand at 1.27am Sunday.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm Sunday, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says the team is not focused on the pressure of defending their Dubai 7s title, but on meeting the demands of the new tournament format.

Kolinisau says the revised format requires teams to win all three pool matches,—or at least two—to finish in the top two and qualify for the semifinals.

He says the players understand that they cannot afford to slip even in one game, adding that they must be at their best against every opponent.

The coach says that although Fiji are the defending champions, their priority is to ensure they enter the tournament prepared and execute what they have been working on over the past weeks.

He says they need a strong start and must play on the front foot from the opening match.

The Fiji Men’s 7s team will open their Dubai campaign against Argentin at 9.10 tonight, before facing South Africa at 12.16am tomorrow and France at 4.12am tomorrow.

The men’s semifinals begin at 10.06pm tomorrow with the final to be played at 4.11am Monday.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s team will take on the USA at 7.20 tonight, followed by France at 9.59 tonight and New Zealand at 1.27am tomorrow.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm tomorrow, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side have started their Dubai 7s campaign on a high after beating the USA 19-7 in their first pool game.

The Fijiana ran in tries to Lavena Cavuru, Silika Qalo and debutant Atelaite Ralivanawa with conversions from Cavuru and Kelerayani Luvu.

A bit of ill discipline in the first half as Qalo was shown a yellow card in the third minute for a tackle that slipped up.

The USA scored through Kaylen Thomas and led 7-5 at halftime.

The Fijiana powered back into the game with a try to Qalo before Ralivanawa put things out of reach for the USA scoring at fulltime.

Verenaisi Ditavutu after the game says while the weather is a bit like Fiji it is still a bit hotter in Dubai.

The Fijiana play France next at 9.59pm. They will then take on New Zealand at 1.27am tomorrow.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm tomorrow, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

In other games, the New Zealand Women edged France 24-21.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Men’s 7s team will open their Dubai campaign against Argentina at 9.10pm tonight, before taking on South Africa at 12.16am tomorrow and France at 4.12am tomorrow.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tomorrow, with the final set for 4.11am Monday.

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Full Time: Fijian 19-7 USA

12" France concede a penalty on Fijian's 5 metre, Fijiana opt for a scrum

10" Fijiana using the sideline as an extra player as they drive France over

9" Fijiana get the scrum after a crunching tackle to Sarah Levy

8" Fijiana knock it on at the restart, USA scrum

FIJI 12-7 USA

She was the one that was yellow carded in the first half

7" Fijiana with ball in hand, Silika Qalo scoring a try

FIJI 5-7 USA

Kaylen Thomas gets USA on the board as the halftime hooter blows

6" USA under pressure as they drop the ball cold from the kickoff

Fijiana score with 6 players on the field

TRY!! Lavenia Cavuru

5" USA turn it over but then knock it on

4" Fiji get a penalty, USA not releasing

3' Yellow Card to Qalo!!

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team have outplayed Argentina 26-19 in their first pool game to keep their hopes of defending their Dubai 7s title alive.

Vuiviwa Naduvalo scored a double with the other tries from skipper Jeremaia Matana and George Bose with the conversions by Bose and Waisea Nacuqu.

Argentina scored first through Santino Zangara and Marcos Moneta to give them an early lead before Fiji struck back through Naduvalo and Matana and then another one from Naduvalo.

Fiji led 19-12 at the break.

In the second half Bose extended Fiji's lead before Sebastian Dubuc got the Argentinians back within reach.

Argentina received a scrum with a few seconds to go but the Fiji defence was able to shut down any hopes they had of making it go to extra time with a draw.

Fiji plays South Africa at 12.16am tomorrow and France at 4.12am tomorrow as well.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tomorrow, with the final set for 4.11am Monday.

In other games, New Zealand beat Great Britain 21-14 while Australia held off Spain 14-7.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s won their first game against the USA 19-7, their next game is at 9.59pm before they play New Zealand at 1.27am tomorrow.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm tomorrow, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

LIVE UPDATE REPORT

Knock on by Argentina, Fiji boots it out!!

Knock on by Fiji, can Argentina score from this?

14" Fiji get the throw in after Argentina kick off

Sebastian Dubuc with the try

TRY!!

Fiji down to 6 men

Yellow Card to Vakadranu

12"Talacolo loses the ball and Argentina back on the attack

ARG 12-26 FIJ

George Bose eventually gets the try but it was a team effort as Fiji stretch the Argentina defence

8" Fiji opt for touch from the penalty

HALF TIME ARG 12-17 FIJ

Another one for Naduvalo!!

Jeremaia Matana scores after a few slick passes from Fiji

ARG 12-7 FIJ

Vuviwa Naduvalo breaks a couple of tackles to get Fiji back in the game

ARG 12-0 FIJ

Marcos Moneta gets the second for Argentina

ARG 7-0 FIJ

Santigo Zangara with the try after missed tackles from Fiji

1" Argentina get a penalty, Fiji not releasing

Nacuqu to kick off

Fiji with their fluorescent alternate jersey

Reapi Ulunisau's hattrick has helped the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s hold off France 28-19 in their second pool match this evening.

The Fijiana ran in 4 converted tries to Ulunisau and Sera Bolatini with conversions from Lavena Cavuru and Ulunisau.

In the first half the Fijiana ran riot over France seemingly scoring at will.

The Fijiana led 21-0 at halftime.

Les Blues struck back in the second half with three quick tries to Hawa Tounkara, Lilou Graciet and Suliana Sivi.

Bolatini's try in the eighth minute was the difference maker as the Fijiana were able to hold off the France attack with time running out with a nine point lead.

The Fijiana will next play New Zealand at 1.27am tomorrow.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm tomorrow, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

In other games, the New Zealand Women edged France 24-21, Australia beat Japan 31-7, Canada thumped Great Britain 41-5.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Men’s 7s team beat Argentina 26-19, they play South Africa at 12.16am tomorrow and France at 4.12am tomorrow.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tomorrow, with the final set for 4.11am Monday.

LIVE UPDATE REPORT

Full time FIJ 28-19 FRA

14" France scrum, 20 seconds on the clock with 9 points difference

13" Pressure off for Fijiana as France knock it on

Suliana Sivi scores as France get back in the game with 3 quick tries

Graciet sneaks down the sideline

11" Qalo gets bundled into touch on the 50 metre line, France throw

10" Fiji scrum as France knock it on from the kickoff

FIJ 28-7 FRA

Tounkara finally gets one back for France

TRY!!

Half Time FIJ 21-0 FRA

Ulunisau gets a hattrick!!

Uluinasau gets her second try

FIJ 7-0 FRA

3" Fiji regain the ball and skipper Ditavutu runs it up, Reapi Uluinasau scores

Held up, France attacking scrum

Checking if France grounded the ball over the tryline

2" Fijiana still in their 22

1" Fiji regain possession

Fijiana to kick off against France

The USA have beaten favourites the Black Ferns 7s 21-17 in the last minute to keep things interesting in Pool A.

The USA are coming off a 14 game losing streak against New Zealand and have surprised everyone after holding out and beating the world champions.

Su Adegoke, Sarah Levy, and Erica Coulibaly scored with conversions from Tahna Wilfley and Sariah Ibarra.

The Black Ferns scored through Kelsey Teneti and Risi Pouri-Lane.

The Emilie Bydwell coached side led 7-5 at the break.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s are now top of their pool after winning their first two pool games 28-19 against France and 19-7 against the USA, with a game to go against the Black Ferns 7s at 12.16am tomorrow.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm tomorrow, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

In other games, the Black Ferns 7s edged France 24-21 in their first pool game, Australia beat Japan 31-7, Canada thumped Great Britain 41-5.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Men’s 7s team beat Argentina 26-19, they play South Africa at 12.16am tomorrow and France at 4.12am tomorrow.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tomorrow, with the final set for 4.11am Monday.

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team have dispatched the Blitzboks 28-10 in their second pool game this morning.

Fiji's tries were scored by Joseva Talacolo, Pilipo Bukayaro, Jeremaia Matana, and debutant Apete Narogo with conversions by Waisea Nacuqu, George Bose, Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Terio Veilawa.

South Africa's two tries were scored by Ronald Brown and Tristan Leyds.

While South Africa looked dangerous at times even scoring first they were easily shut down by Fiji's defence.

The South African side were let down by their handling errors as they trailed Fiji 14-5 at halftime.

The Osea Kolinisau coached side seem to have their finger on the pulse as they were able to coordinate attacks and offloads that kept the Blitzboks guessing.

During an interview after the game, Talacolo thanked their families and fans for their prayers and support.

Talacolo says the tournament is not over as they will learn from the mistakes made over the last two games as they prepare for their next game.

Fiji will play France at 4.12am today in their last pool game.

Fiji won their fist game 26-19 against Argentina.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tomorrow, with the final set for 4.11am Monday.

In other games, France thrashed Argentina 59-7, New Zealand pipped Australia 21-17, Great Britain defeated Spain 14-10.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s side have won their first two pool games, 28-19 against France and before that 19-7 against the USA and they play the Black Ferns next at 1.27am today.

RSA 10-28 FIJ

Tristan Leyds dots down in the corner

Apete Narogo gets his first try after Veilawa gifts it to him

12" Errors creeping in for South Africa with Fiji capitalising

RSA 5-21 FIJ

Skipper Jeremaia Matana scores after a cross field kick

10" South Africa caught offside, Fiji opt for touch

9" Blitzbokke on the attack but they don't release in the tackle, penalty to Fiji

RSA 5-14 FIJ

Pilipo Bukayaro goes through the gap and scores

Pilipo Bukayaro goes through the gap and scores

7" Fiji using the width of the field

5" Naduvalo taking it up, passes to Bose who then passes to Bukayaro

3" Josefa Talacolo just breaks the defence and guns it down the field to score under the sticks

RSA 5-0 FIJ

Fiji to kick of through Nacuqu

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side will play Australia in the Cup semifinals at 9.34 tonight even though they lost 31-12 to New Zealand in their last pool game.

They were not only outscored but outpaced and outmuscled by the Black Ferns 7s side who imposed their dominance from the opening whistle.

Lavena Cavuru and Reapi Ulunisau scored for Fiji with Cavuru adding a conversion.

Stacey Waaka, Jazmin Felix-Hotham, Kelsey Teneti and Jorja Miller who scored a double ensured New Zealand also reached the semifinal, as they had lost 21-17 earlier to the USA.

The Fijiana won their first two games, taking down France 28-19 and beating the USA 19-7.

New Zealand will play Japan in the first Cup semi final at 9.12pm.

The women's cup final kicks off at 3.35am tomorrow.

In other games, the USA beat France 27-14, Japan edge Canada 21-19.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Men’s 7s defeated Argentina 26-19 before dispatching South Africa 28-10, they went down 24-19 to France.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tonight with France playing Australia, with Fiji to play New Zealand at 10.28 tonight.

The Men's Cup final is set for 4.11am tomorrow.

FIJ 12-31 NZL

Jorja Miller runs through the middle untouched to extend the Black Ferns lead

Reapi Ulunisau gets Fijiana back in the game

Jazmin Felix-Hotham extends the lead for New Zealand

Stacey Waaka gets the Black Ferns back in the lead after an 80 metre dash

FIJ 0-5 NZL

Jorja Miller gets New Zealand on the board early

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team will play New Zealand in the Cup semi final at 10.28 tonight after going down 24-19 to France in their final pool match this morning.

The French shut out Fiji for most of the game as they starved them off the ball.

Fiji's tries came from Joseva Talacolo, skipper Jeremaia Matana, and Apete Narogo playing in his debut tournament with conversions from Waisea Nacuqu and Sakiusa Siqila.

France led 12-7 at the break.

Fiji had seemed unstoppable in their first two games as they took out Argentina 26-19 in their first pool game before dispatching South Africa 28-10.

The Men's Cup semifinals will begin at 10.06 tonight where Australia will face France, while Fiji plays New Zealand at 10.28 tonight with the final set for 4.11am tomorrow.

In other games, New Zealand thumped Spain 24-7, Australia beat great Britain 26-17.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s will play Australia in the Cup semi final at 9.34 tonight, with the Black Ferns 7s meeting Japan at 9.12 tonight.

The Women's Cup final kicks off at 3.35am tomorrow.

Live Report

Full time

FIJ 19-24 FRA

Apete Narogo gets his second try of the tournament but it's too little too late

TRY!!

Jeremaia Matana with the try to make it FIJ 14-24 FRA

TRY!!

12" Fiji move the ball up at least 50 metres

11" Fiji get the scrum

FIJ 7-24 FRA

Josselin Bouhier finishes off a nice team try

FIJ 7-19 FRA

Simon Desert extending France's lead

TRY!!

9" Fiji penalty, they go for a quick tap before it gets stolen again by France

8" Fiji intercept the pass before it gets ripped away by France

FIJ 7-12 FRA

Liam Delamare dots down in the corner

TRY!!

6" Fiji scrum after France knock it on from the kick off

Celian Pouzelgues for France

Josefa Talacolo finishing off a team effort that started off from their 22

TRY!!

1" Early handling error from the French, Fiji throw in

Fiji kickoff

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side remains on track to defend their Dubai 7s title, but they know a tough challenge awaits as they prepare to face New Zealand in the semi-finals tonight.

Fiji has won the Dubai title three times—in 2013, 2015 and 2024—while New Zealand has claimed the trophy seven times, making the long-standing rivalry a major highlight of the knockout rounds.

A win tonight would give Fiji a strong start to the new HSBC SVNS Series season and a valuable boost in the overall standings.

Coach Osea Kolinisau says the players understand they cannot afford to slip in any match, and they must be at their best against every opponent.

Kolinisau adds that although Fiji enters the tournament as defending champions, their focus has been on preparation and executing what they have worked on in the lead-up to Dubai.

Fiji will take on New Zealand at 10.28pm in the second semi-final, while Australia meets France at 10.06pm in the first semi-final.

The men’s final will kick off at 4.11am tomorrow.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team knows what it takes to win their semi-final match against Australia after an impressive performance in the first two games at the HSBC SNVS Dubai 7s.

The Fijiana defeated USA and France but lost to New Zealand in their final pool match.

Despite the loss, they were able booked a place in the semi finals.

Fiji Rugby Union says they went down fighting against a strong New Zealand side in a thrilling match and the heart and skill on display were immense.

FRU says the tournament is not over, and urges everyone to get behind our girls as they regroup for the next challenge.

Fijiana 7s will face Australia at 9.34 tonight in the second semi final, while New Zealand will meet Japan at 9.12 tonight in the first semi final.

The Women's final is set for 3.35am tomorrow.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s are out of contention for the Cup Final after they were thumped 31-10 by Australia in the second semifinal.

The Fijiana will now play for third place against Japan at 2.35am tomorrow.

They seemed shaky from the start and just could not get out of the starting blocks.

Silika Qalo and Adi Vani Buleki scored for Fiji while Bienne Terita, Tia Hinds, Kaitlin Shave and Maddison Levi with a double scored for Australia.

Australia led 12-5 at halftime.

The Fijiana beat the USA 19-7 in their first pool game, they then defeated France 28-19 before going down 31-12 to New Zealand in their last pool game.

The Women's Cup Final is at 3.35am tomorrow.

In other games, the Black Ferns 7s beat Japan 31-5 in the first Cup semifinal.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Men’s 7s will play New Zealand at 10.28 tonight.

The Men's Cup final is set for 4.11am tomorrow.

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will play France at 3.03am tomorrow after going down 24-21 to New Zealand in the second semifinal.

Vuiviwa Naduvalo put on a man of the match performance with a hattrick but even that could not help Fiji as New Zealand loaded up attackers on the side.

The Kiwis scored through Akuila Rokolisoa, Brady Rush with a double and Dylan Collier.

New Zealand led 14-7 at halftime.

While Fiji had more passes, carries and offloads New Zealand had more clean breaks which reflected in the scoreboard.

Fiji received a yellow card in the dying seconds of the game to Ilikimi Vunaki for a shoulder to the head contact.

The Osea Kolinisau coached side breezed easily past Argentina 26-19 in their first pool game, dispatching South Africa 28-10 before going down to France 24-19 in their last pool game.

The Men's Cup Final is at 4.11am tomorrow.

In other games, Australia beat France 14-0 in the first semifinal, Great Britain edged Argentina 24-19.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana will also play in the third place playoff against Japan at 2.35am tomorrow after going down 31-10 to Australia.

The Women's Cup Final is at 3.35am tomorrow.

The Black Ferns 7s team are through to the Dubai 7s Cup Final tomorrow morning after dismantling Japan 31-5 in the first semifinal.

They ran in five tries to Jorja Miller, Kelsey Teneti, Katelyn Vahaakolo and Mahina Paul with a double.

New Zealand led 14-0 at halftime.

Japan were lucky enough to get a try to Honoka Tsutsumi after Vahaakolo received a yellow card for a deliberate knockdown.

Australia will play New Zealand in the Cup Final at 3.35am tomorrow while the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s meet Japan at 2.35am for the third place playoff.

It will be trans Tasman rivalry at its best when Australia takes on New Zealand in the Dubai 7s Cup Final after they knocked out France 14-0 in their semifinal.

It was one of the tightest semifinals ever with scores locked 0-0 at halftime.

Australia's two tries were scored by substitute William Cartwright with conversions by James McGregor and Dietrich Roache.

The two teams were evenly matched till Australia emptied its bench and brought on fresh legs.

Australia came into the semifinals as runners up in their pool after beating Spain 14-7, lost to New Zealand 21-17, before defeating Great Britain 21-17.

Australia will take on New Zealand at 4.11am today.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana fell short against Japan in the third place playoff as they went down fighting 22-10.

Fijiana's tries were scored by newcomer Atelaite Ralivanawa with a double.

The Japanese ran in four tries to Sakura Mizutani, Hana Nagata, Sakurako Yazaki and Mei Ohtani.

Japan led 17-7 at halftime.

Most of the time the Fijiana had the ball but they were constantly pushed back by the Japanese side.

The Fijiana beat the USA 19-7 in their first pool game, they then defeated France 28-19 before going down 31-12 to New Zealand in their last pool game.

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side have won bronze at the Dubai 7s after beating France 24-7.

Fiji's hopes of defending their Dubai title flew out the window after they were outplayed 24-21 by New Zealand in the second semifinal.

Fiji were finally able to get their revenge against France who beat them in pool play as they ran in four tries to skipper Jeremaia Matana, Terio Veilawa, Manueli Maisamoa and try scoring machine Vuiviwa Naduvalo.

Fiji led 10-7 at the break.

In an interview after the game, Coach Osea Kolinisau says it is not easy to come back after losing in a big semifinal and they needed the points to stay in contact with the leaders as it is a long series.

The Fiji team breezed easily past Argentina 26-19 in their first pool game, dispatching South Africa 28-10 before going down to France 24-19 and then being edge by New Zealand in their semifinal.

The team will now reset as they get ready for the Cape Town 7s in South Africa coming up in the weekend ahead.

The Black Ferns 7s team have ended the Aussies hopes of winning a sixth consecutive Dubai 7s title after beating them 22-7, also ending the 36 wins in a row Australia has in Dubai.

The last time New Zealand won was back in 2020.

New Zealand starved the Australian side of the ball as they ran it wide, also isolating speedster Maddison Levi.

The Black Ferns tries came from veteran Stacey Waaka, Kelsey Teneti, Risi Pouri-Lane and player of the final Jorja Miller.

Heidi Dennis scored both tries for the Aussies but it was too little too late.

The Men's Cup Final is another trans Tasman rivalry as New Zealand meet Australia.

New Zealand has completed the sweep in the sands at Dubai after beating Australia 26-22.

The last time the New Zealand Men's and Women's teams both won at the same tournament was at the Singapore 7s in 2024.

While the Australian side dominated in clean breaks, passes, offloads and carries the men in black ran in four tries to Dylan Collier, Akuila Rokolisoa, Sione Molia, and Jayden Keelan to the three by Maurice Longbottom, William Cartwright and Harry Wilson.

New Zealand led 12-5 at the break.

Maurice Longbottom dived over for the opening try for Australia but it came at a cost, with the veteran playmaker forced off the field due to injury.

New Zealand hit straight back when a fortuitous bounce landed in Dylan Collier’s lap for the response, extending their lead shortly afterwards via Tone Ng Shiu.

Aden Ekanayake was bundled into touch right before half-time, before a massive moment in the game saw an Australian break blown up to check high contact, ending a clear scoring opportunity.

The play was cleared, with the Aussies unable to press their claims for the levelling try on account of it happening after the half-time siren.

When the match resumed for the second half, Sione Molia capitalised on an Australian mistake for a 19-5 advantage.

Will Cartwright sparked the Aussie comeback with a nice step and dive for the corner as Harry Wilson scored straight afterwards from the kick-off to reduce the lead to four.

However, it was all in vain as Kiwi young gun Jayden Keelan sprinted away for the sealer.

Wilson scored his second after the siren to reduce the margin, but it was all New Zealand in the UAE, making it two from two to start the season.

[Source: rugby.com.au]