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IRB World Sevens Series

Fiji sevens reps take a break

Fiji sevens reps take a break

  • Fiji's Filimone Bolavucu, right, in action for Brive in France
  • Viliame Maya scores for Fiji against Australia
  • Fiji coach Jo Savou, right, is under pressure to get the results
  • Fiji's Setafano Cakau on attack against England
  • The New Zealand players with the spoils in Hong Kong. The side is the top bet for the Adelaide tournament this weekend
  • The sad faces of the Fiji sevens side after the 34-0 drubbing by New Zealand
  • Fiji's Nasoni Roko, center, is tackled by South Korea's Yoon Tae-il, left, during the first day of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament
  • Epeli Vuniwaqa, left, and Viliame Maya at the Nadi Airport this morning
  • Fiji's Isei Lewaqai in action against West Indies at San Diego 7s
  • Waisale Serevi and his City Eagles will be out to prove critics wrong in the tournaments they play in this year.
  • Kameli Ratuvou, right, with his mum Kalasita Bulikula, left, and niece Susana Tikoiwaqa, at their Davuilevu home in Nausori.
  • Veteran Setafano Cakau will play a key role in USA this weekend. Pix by Bruce Southwick/Zoom Fiji
  • The Fiji side is in San Diego this weekend and will be out to do better
  • Fijian Tomasi Cama will again be a key player for NZ at San Diego this weekend
  • William Ryder picture
  • The Fiji sevens players and management at a luncheon hosted by the Fiji Rugby Union
  • Fiji lost to NZ in the final for the second week running
  • Fiji's Epeli Vuniwaqa on the charge at the George tournament
  • Action from Fiji's pool game against Canada
  • Fiji has qualified for the George tournament quarter-finals
  • Fiji has beaten Canada 29-0 in its first match at George
  • Training run
  • Fiji sevens team players all geared up to take on the best at Dubai
  • Epeli Vuniwaqa, left, and Vereniki Goneva head for the Dubai 7s
  • Vereniki Goneva trains with the Fiji sevens side
  • Taniela Rawaqa trains with the Fiji sevens side
  • Fiji sevens team players at training
  • The Fiji sevens squad members go through a training session
  • Fiji 7s players hit the pool after a training session
  • Fiji sevens halfback Emosi Vucago takes a break from training

Colonial Cup

Crusaders skipper Aporosa Vata, right, with the trophy after his side beat the Knights 16-15 in the final

Crusaders skipper Aporosa Vata, right, with the trophy after his side beat the Knights 16-15 in the final

  • Crusaders skipper Aporosa Vata, right, with the trophy after his side beat the Knights 16-15 in the final
  • Knights skipper Senirusi Seruvakula, left, and his Crusaders counterpart, Aporosa Vata gear up for the Colonail Cup final this afternoon
  • Crusaders players gear up for the Colonial Cup final against Knights
  • Inia Lesuma during the Highlanders training at the Suva Grammar ground
  • Highlanders players at training for the Colonial Cup which starts on Friday
  • Action from the pre-season Colonial Cup over the weekend
  • Viliame Satala Junior trains with the Crusaders for the Colonial Cup

Rugby World Cup 2007

Fijians in arms...Lote Tuqiri, Graham Dewes and Jo Rokocoko

Fijians in arms...Lote Tuqiri, Graham Dewes and Jo Rokocoko

  • Fijians in arms...Lote Tuqiri, Graham Dewes and Jo Rokocoko
  • The South Africa side with the World Cup trophy
  • South Africa celebrate winning the World Cup
  • Christophe Dominici of France, with ball, is being tackled by Manuel Contepomi of Argentina, during the Rugby World Cup third place match between France and Argentina (1)
  • South African rugby union player Bryan Habana aims a machine gun at a shooting range in Versailles, near Paris
  • Bryan Habana celebrates scoring his second try for South Africa. The Boks will meet England in the final of the Rugby World Cup at 7am on Sunday (Fiji time)
  • South Africa's Bryan Habana dives to score a try during the Rugby World Cup semifinal match between South Africa and Argentina, at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, outside Paris. The Boks will meet England in the final at 7am (Fiji time)
  • South Africa wing Bryan Habana goes over for his try against Argentina in the semi-final of the World Cup
  • Fourie du Preez of South Africa, right, scores the opening try during the Rugby World Cup semifinal between South Africa and Argentina
  • Everyone wanted to be part of the celebrations as the Fiji side arrived back home yesterday
  • Fiji players from left, Gabriele Lovobalavu, Waisea Luveniyali and Sunia Koto at Nawaka village
  • The Fiji team arrived back this morning
  • Some players at the Disneyland. The team arrived this morning
  • After a hectic few weeks, the Fiji team took time out to visit some interesting places in France. This was at the Disneyland. The team arrives back home tomorrow morning
  • Sébastien Chabal, right is one of the key players for the France side. He will start off the bench against England in the semi-final on Sunday at 7am (Fiji time)
  • Fijian Jo Rokocoko signs autographs for young fans after the All Blacks arrived back in New Zealand
  • The Fiji side arrives back into the country on Friday morning after an excellent outing at the World Cup
  • Fijian Jo Rokocoko, middle, awaits to board the flight back to New Zealand. Rokocoko's second World Cup campaign ended after the 20-18 loss to France on Sunday.The side will have a new coach by the end of the year
  • Seremaia Bai, with bandged head, has been cited after the Springboks match
  • Fiji players wave goodbye to the French crowd after the South Africa match.
  • The Fijian players pray after the match against South Africa. The side will return home later this week after a stunning World Cup. Fiji proved a point that it needs more matches against tier one nations and deserves it
  • Fiji skipper Mosese Rauluni laces up. He will lead the national side against South Africa in the last eight match early tomorrow morning (FT)
  • Fijian players from left, Jone Railomo, Nicky Little and Seru Rabeni pose for the camera
  • Yannick Jauzion of France, center, celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between France and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales
  • Jason Robinson of England, with ball, attempts to make his way through the Australian defense during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match. England won 12-10
  • Fiji Rugby Union players Sireli Bobo, left and Akapusi Qera take part in a team training session at Velodrome stadium in Marseille, south of France,
  • Fijian captain Mosese Rauluni enjoys the view from the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde over the city of Marseille, southern France
  • Kameli Ratuvou, left, and Akapusi Qera joke with look out binoculars from the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde over the city of Marseille, southern France
  • Members of the Fiji team gather near the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde that looks out over the city of Marseille, southern France
  • Fiji rugby union national team pose as they visit Notre-Dame de la Garde church in Marseille, southern France
  • Alefoso Yalayalatabua, left, and Graham Dewes in the ice bath. Pix: FRU
  • Fiji's Isoa Domololailai, back, and Ifereimi Rawaqa practise line outs at a training session at the La Martine Stadium in the Southern city of Marseille
  • Greg Mumm works with the Fiji scrum during a team training
  • Fijians Jo Rokocoko, front and Sitiveni Sivivatu arrive at training with Jerry Collins. Rokocoko and Sivivatu will be on the wings against France on Sunday
  • The Fiji players huddle together after a training run
  • Members of the Fijian team go through a warm up session before training
  • Seru Rabeni, front, and Gabriele Lovobalavu at training
  • Vilimoni Delasau and Waisea Luveniyali at training
  • Fiji players go through a training session as the build up for the South Africa match continues
  • Fiji will need all the support on Monday
  • Fiji prop Jone Railomo signs autographs earlier today
  • Injured first five eight Nicky Little with the team
  • Players of the national team play rugby on the beach of Pornichet, western France. Fijians won their last World Cup Pool B match against Wales on Sunday and qualified for the quarter-final.
  • There were smiles and celebrations everywhere after the Wales victory
  • Nicky Little is in tears as he is hugged by Seru Rabeni on his way to the hospital
  • Nicky Little was one of the key players in the win against Wales. However he was carried off injured
  • Seru Rabeni on one of his bursts against Wales
  • Akapusi Qera has been in everything. He scored a try and was sent to the sin bin
  • Seru Rabeni has been one of the best performers so far in the match
  • Fiji has shocked Wales and the rugby world in the opening 25 minutes
  • Lote Tuqiri on attack against Canada
  • Australia's Al Baxter, center, holds the ball as he gets to his feet after scoring a try
  • Jo Rokocoko got a hat trick against Romania
  • Sitiveni Sivivatu has been in good form so far in the match
  • Jo Rokocoko on his way to the try line
  • NZ did the haka and got straight to business
  • Fiji players putting final touches before the Wales match
  • Fiji players at the last training run before the Wales match
  • Tonga has bowed out of the World Cup after an impressive outing
  • Epi Taione of Tonga on the charge against England
  • tonga thumb nail pix
  • Seremaia Bai, left, and Nicky Little in a jovial mood. The duo are in the starting XV for the Wales match
  • Fijian players ready to take on Wales. From left, Semisi Naevo, Ifereimi Rawaqa, Sunia Koto and Sireli Bobo
  • Seru Rabeni will start in the number 13 jumper against Wales
  • Mosese Rauluni will skipper the Fijians against Wales
  • Fijian forwards coach Greg Mumm works with the team. Coach Ilivasi Tabua will name his starting XV tonight at 6pm. There is a lot of questions on who will be in the team.
  • Veteran Brian Lima is taken around the ground by team mates. He has retired after being the first man to play in five World Cups
  • Fiji will be hoping for a big support against Wales. Picture: Bruce Southwick of Zoom Fiji
  • Fiji will be hoping for a huge support this weekend
  • The Flying Fijians have lots of questions to answer against Wales
  • Fiji will be hoping for a big crowd support against Wales
  • Fiji will have to put up a polished performance against Wales
  • Former Fiji sevens and Nadroga rep Napolioni Nalaga, centre, cheers during the Australia match
  • Kele Leawere and Gabby Lovobalavu with kids in France
  • Vice captain Kele Leawere teaches French students about Fiji
  • Fijian Sitiveni Sivivatu on attack for New Zealand against Scotland
  • Scott Staniforth of Australia, center, who had to go off injured grimaces after a challenge invlolving Fiji's Seru Rabeni
  • Fiji skipper Seremaia Bai and Aca Ratuva relax after a spa session
  • Fiji players take time out at the spa
  • Fijian Jo Rokocoko trains with the All Blacks
  • Fijian Lote Tuqiri gets off the Australia bus for training
  • Fiji's Nicky Little goes in for a tackle on Mike Pyke of Canada
  • Kameli Ratuvou scores his second try in the last minute
  • Fiji's Ifereimi Rawaqa is grabbed by Canada's Ryan Smith during the Rugby World Cup Group B match
  • Fiji players celebrate
  • Fiji is all geared up to face Canada
  • Lote Tuqiri in support for the Wallabies
  • Fiji will be in action at midnight tomorrow
  • Vilimoni Delasau, Mosese Rauluni and Kameli Ratuvou will be in action for the Flying Fijians tomorrow
  • Jason Robinson of England gathers the ball
  • Neivua run
  • Qera try no.2
  • First try (Qera)
  • Rabeni try
  • Argentina celebrates
  • Robinson tackled
  • Fa'atau jump
  • Canal de Midi
  • Moissac children
  • Calm before storm
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