In a commanding display of skill and strategy, Fiji’s men’s rugby sevens team and New Zealand’s women’s side emerged undefeated at the Oceania Sevens tournament, the final major preparatory event before the Tokyo Olympics. Held in Townsville, Australia, the tournament saw Fiji’s men secure a flawless record, including a decisive 33-5 victory over the Oceania Barbarians and a 17-7 win against New Zealand. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s women’s team maintained their dominance with six consecutive wins, defeating Fiji 27-12 and overpowering Australia twice with scores of 34-5 and 26-5. Despite playing on home soil, Australia’s women’s team struggled, finishing with a 3-3 record. Head coach John Manenti acknowledged the team’s efforts, stating, ‘We worked really hard and made them work hard for their tries… we asked a few questions to them and probably should have asked a couple more.’ The tournament served as a critical warm-up for the upcoming Olympics, where 12 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s rugby sevens events. The men’s tournament will run from July 26-28, followed by the women’s from July 29-31, with all matches taking place at Tokyo Stadium, a venue familiar to rugby fans after hosting key matches during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.