Rio 2016: Guardian writers pick their favourite Olympic moments
1 decade ago by The GuardianFrom the brilliance of Michael Phelps, Simone Biles and the Fiji rugby team to a Ryan Lochte ‘sit-in’ and a selfie that reminded us all why the Games still matterHow do you pick just one moment? What...
Heroes' welcome for victorious Fijians
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Fiji's gold-medal-winning Sevens team received a tumultuous heroes' welcome when they returned home from Rio Sunday to launch two days of celebrations.
Rugby and the Olympic Games
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auFiji won the gold medal in the rugby sevens in the 2016 Olympic Games, currently taking place in Rio! They beat Great Britain, 43-7. It is actually the first ever Olympic gold medal won by Fiji, in any...
Fiji prepares to welcome gold medalists home with events and celebrations set to run for on for weeks
1 decade ago by ur7sFiji is widely preparing to welcome home Ben Ryan and his a group of now legendary Rugby 7s/Sportsman back to the Pacific Islands following their gold medal victory
Gregor Townsend to succeed Vern Cotter as Scotland coach in 2017
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Former fly-half took Glasgow to league title in 2015• ‘It is a real honour to be given this responsibility’Gregor Townsend has been named Vern Cotter’s successor as Scotland head coach.The...
Olympic Legacy: The Future for Women's Rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIt's fair to say that rugby 7s enjoyed a successful Olympic debut in Rio. Casual viewers and addicts morphed into one as Australia and Fiji picked up the first rugby gold medals for 92 years. With the...
Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIsa Nacewa Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has this morning confirmed that Isa Nacewa had been selected as Club Captain for the 2016/17 season. The...
Isa Nacewa Confirmed as Leinster Rugby Captain
1 decade ago by Leinster RugbyLeinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has this morning confirmed that Isa Nacewa had been selected as Club Captain for the 2016/17 season. The former Fiji international scored nine tries in 23...
Fiji fear gold may cost them a coach
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: Fiji's euphoria following their historic Olympic gold medal in Sevens could be tinged with sadness.
Top 5 most exciting Premiership signings for the new season
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpAviva Premiership clubs have made a multitude of mouth-watering signings for the 2016/17 season. The fact that Ben Teâo, AJ MacGinty, JP Pietersen, Matt Toomua, Fiji Sevens star Savenaca Rawaca and...
