Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
22 April, 2026, 12:43 pm
Central - 27°C Rain
IN DEPTH
22 April, 2026, 12:43 pm Central - 27°C Rain

Dubai 7s: Fijiana fall short against Japan in third place playoff

Dubai 7s: Fijiana fall short against Japan in third place playoff

By Alipate Narawa
01/12/2025

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.

FEATURE NEWS
Vuda development risks water quality, sports tourism - Fiji Outrigger
Fiji Outrigger is urging the Department of Environment to reject the proposed Energy-from-Waste Industrial Precinct and private port development in V...
40 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Tale leads Women’s Cooperative expansion in Suva, inspiring others
After 17 years of selling fresh produce at the Suva Market, vendor Sofia Tale is stepping into a new chapter by leading a Women’s Cooperative that ...
38 minutes ago

Radrodro says climate change now a major education challenge
Fiji’s education system is being reshaped to better respond to climate change, with Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro stressing the urgent need ...
38 minutes ago

Yaqona growers in Gau support push for Yaqona Council
Yaqona farmers on the island of Gau have voiced strong support for the establishment of a Yaqona Council, as consultations on the proposed Kava Bill, ...
38 minutes ago

Nasinu resident flags misuse of community car parks at consultation
Serious concerns have been raised over the alleged misuse of community car parks and gaps in urban planning during the public consultation on the ...
39 minutes ago

3 days left for farmers to apply for TC Vaianu recovery assistance
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for support under the Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Rehabilitation Assistance Programme as only 3 days remain. The ...
2 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
1 day ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
1 day ago

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
6 days ago

TOP