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Perth 7s: Naduvalo hat-trick powers Fiji into final with dominant win over New Zealand 35-0

Perth 7s: Naduvalo hat-trick powers Fiji into final with dominant win over New Zealand 35-0

By Iliana Biutu
08/02/2026

A hat-trick of tries from Vuiviawa Naduvalo helped the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team power past New Zealand in a commanding semi-final victory at the Perth 7s with 35-0.

Fiji took control early, dominating the first half and leaving New Zealand scoreless at 14-0 by the break.

They continued their dominance in the second half, unleashing relentless pressure through high-intensity attack and solid defence.

New Zealand struggled to contain the pace and physicality, as Fiji stormed through to book their place in the Cup Final.


Kick-off: New Zealand get the match underway.

5:42 First penalty of the game awarded to New Zealand.
5:03 NZ kick and chase, but Bose saves Fiji from a potential try.
3:54 Scrum to Fiji.
2:30 TRY FIJI Naduvalo scores the opening try, set up by Boginisoko.
Conversion: Successful. Fiji lead 7–0.
Restart: New Zealand resume play.
1:51 Referee goes to the TMO for a potential dangerous tackle.
Decision: Red card shown to Rokolisoa.
0'22 Try from Naduvalo 14-0
HALF TIME: FIJI 14 - 0 NEW ZEALAND
SECOND HALF 
6' New Zealand knock on
5'High tackle against NZ
4' Try from Boginisoko 19-0
4'conversion successful 21-0
3'try from Pilipo Bukayaro 26-0
3'conversion successful 28-0
2'defence from Fiji's side
1'Another try from Naduvalo 35-0
32 second Yellow card to New Zealand player
FULL TIME FIJI 35-0 NEW ZEALAND
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