Women's Rugby

For Fijian-Tongan-Australian Lydia Kavoa, building her own life meant challenging her father's wishes and breaking traditional norms.

The player, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the union needs to be proactive about educating both players and coaches.

Samoa have been drawn with World No.1 and hosts England, Australia, and the USA in pool A. While Fiji have been grouped with Canada, Scotland, and Wales in pool B.

Manusina were unrecognisable from the side that drew with the Netherlands last weekend as they secured an impressive 45-17 victory against Fiji at The Sevens Stadium on Saturday.

The Fiji Rugby Union says the Mosese Rauluni-coached side will take on Scotland on the 15th of September

Black Ferns Liana Mikaele-Tu'u hopes that Pacific island teams will be included to play test matches against the British Lions.