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Wardens Gold Extend Perfect Defence as Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens Heads to Knockout Rounds
Day two of the 50th Marist Sevens delivered the drama fans crave, with favourites holding firm amid a string of razor-thin battles. Pools are done and knockouts loom, as the field tightens and the milestone edition heads into a high-stakes finale.
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Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens Introduces Second-Chance Bonus Round for 50th Edition
The 50th Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens debuts a bold new format that hands every team a genuine second chance. A high-stakes bonus round could rewrite the weekend, turning early setbacks into real paths to the knockout rounds and keeping the tension high until the final whistle.
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Day Two of the Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens Delivers 144 Matches Across Three Suva Venues
Day two of the milestone Marist Sevens packs a blistering 144-match schedule across three venues, turning pool play into a proving ground for defending champions and rising stars. Expect tight contests, surprising twists and a look at who could shape the knockout rounds.
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Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens Day One Sets Four Women’s and Four U18-21 Semifinalists
Rain, relentless pace and a whirlwind day marked the opening of the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist Sevens. With 66 matches packed into one day, teams battled the weather and each other to push through to the semi-finals in both the women’s and U18-21 divisions. Saturday’s knockout rounds ramp up the drama as the milestone edition…
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Glen Jackson Confirms Angelo Smith Departure From Fijian Drua Over Value Decision
Angelo Smith is no longer part of the Drua, with Glen Jackson calling it a “value thing” but offering little beyond that. The 24-year-old’s sudden training absence has fans wondering what comes next for the squad, as internal decisions take center stage. The Drua move forward, but the details behind the departure stay under wraps.
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Ratu Filise U21s Seek Consistency Ahead of Fiji Bitter Marist 7s 50th Edition
Ratu Filise U21s arrive at the 50th Marist 7s with a disciplined plan: repeatable systems, sharp player combinations, and a balanced mix of youth and experience. After weeks of high-tempo prep, the focus is on consistency under pressure as the side targets a strong campaign on the big stage.
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Ratu Filise Marks 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium
Ratu Filise Rugby Club marks 50 years at the Marist 7s, reuniting past greats while shifting the focus to the next generation as the tournament broadens across age groups and genders. A milestone weekend that honors history and eyes a fresh future for the Nadroga side.
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Naviti Island’s Volivolitakelo Make Historic Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Debut After Community Fundraising
From Naviti island to the Marist 7s—the tale of Volivolitakelo is a study in grit, unity, and community fundraising. With no corporate backing, the squad’s Suva journey turned a remote dream into a landmark milestone for island rugby.
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Dartmouth women’s rugby kicks off season in Fiji at the 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s
An American college team dives into Fiji’s famed sevens festival for a formative season opener, pairing intensive training with a taste of island rugby’s pace and flair. It’s a proving ground for speed, defense, and what lies ahead in the year to come.
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Mali Island’s Island Boys Make Marist 7s Debut After Grueling Fundraising for Fiji Trip
From cane fields to Fiji’s marquee sevens, Mali Island’s Island Boys make their debut on the national stage. After months of fundraising and a long voyage, they chase exposure, pride, and a breakthrough against bigger teams.