EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 39 MIN
Nikola Matawalu: Building Sevens in Greece & the Fiji Pathway | Rugby TTL Podcast
from Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast · host Rugby TTL
Fiji great Nikola Matawalu on the Aegean Sevens festival, growing sevens in Greece and the Fijian pathway.In this episode: the Aegean Sevens project; sevens in Greece; Fiji pathways; moving into coaching.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:36 How Nikola Joined Aegean Sevens01:40 Greece Rugby Revival02:55 Festival Vibe and Growth04:26 Crete Connection and Timing05:13 Masterclass Week Breakdown06:21 Coaching Confidence and Fun09:03 Learning Through Mistakes10:30 Rugby Roots in Fiji11:58 Village Life Builds Skills15:43 Community and Youth in Greece17:08 Tier Two Nations Rising18:14 Retirement and Drua Dreams19:20 Why the Drua Matters20:09 HPU Pathways Rising21:51 From Camps to Pros23:01 Greece Sevens Growth27:01 Fiji Hosting Tier One28:53 Best Clubs Played31:41 Coaching and Masters33:08 Top Coaches Learned34:43 Finn Russell Genius38:46 Festival Farewell
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Fiji great Nikola Matawalu on the Aegean Sevens festival, growing sevens in Greece and the Fijian pathway. In this episode: the Aegean Sevens project; sevens in Greece; Fiji pathways; moving into coaching. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 How Nikola Joined Aegean Sevens 01:40 Greece Rugby Revival 02:55 Festival Vibe and Growth 04:26 Crete Connection and Timing 05:13 Masterc...
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