Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
12 March, 2026, 4:08 pm
Central - 28°C Rain
12 March, 2026, 4:08 pm Central - 28°C Rain

Dubai 7s: South Africa hold Fiji 14-7 in semi final
Argentina to face South Africa in Dubai 7s final

Dubai 7s: South Africa hold Fiji 14-7 in semi final

Argentina to face South Africa in Dubai 7s final

By Navitalai Naivalurua
03/12/2023
Source: world rugby

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side lost to defending Dubai 7s champion, South Africa, 14-7 in the semi final.

Fiji started the match strong, putting pressure on the Blizbokers, but they also committed a lot of mistakes in the first half.

South Africa’s Justin Geduld scored the first try to give his side a 7-0 at halftime.

Fiji managed to get one back from a sneaky play by Pilipo Bukayaro in the second half, however, Masande Mtshali crossed over the white line with seconds left on the time to break the Fijians hearts.

In the second semi final, Argentina beat New Zealand 21-19.

Fiji will face New Zealand in the third-place playoff at 2.40am tomorrow.

The men’s final will be at 3.53am tomorrow.

FEATURE NEWS
Lift breaks down in CWM East Wing, patients cannot be taken to ICU or Acute Wards after surgeries
There is a highly concerning situation at the CWM Hospital as the only operational lift in the East Wing which is used to take patients to the operati...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Decision to appeal Malimali ruling was mine - Rabuka
Prime Minister says he as "Sitiveni Rabuka" decided to appeal the ruling by High Court Judge Dane Tuiqereqere that found the dismissal of Barbara ...
10 minutes ago

Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections ...
20 minutes ago

High Court orders release of COI transcripts in Malimali judicial review case
The Office of the Attorney General has been directed by the High Court to make audio recordings and transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry into ...
2 hours ago

Lift breaks down in CWM East Wing, patients cannot be taken to ICU or Acute Wards after surgeries
There is a highly concerning situation at the CWM Hospital as the only operational lift in the East Wing which is used to take patients to the ...
2 hours ago

Watch Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, Reverend Manasa Kolivuso and Esita Vuki speak on drugs and HIV on fijivillage Straight Talk.
Watch the second episode of fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan as he has an indepth conversation with Fiji Council of Churches President ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
6 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
13 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
13 days ago

TOP