Waisale Tikoisolomoni Serevi is a Fijian rugby union footballer, renowned for his superb skills in the abbreviated code of rugby which is Sevens (7’s). Serevi, the most decorated Fijian in world rugby who represented his country 39 times from 1989 to 2003 in 15s is rated as the undisputed King of Sevens, the magician, the wizard, the maestro, the master, the genius and the greatest sevens rugby player of all time. We dedicate this site as one of our honorific tribute to his legacy. The rest is his legend; The Wizard of Fiji. -CoachT, Creator/Owner

Tukuni or Legend

Tukuni (pronounced too’koo’nee) means legend in the Fijian language. In essence, the expression is reserved for special stories that is passed down from generation to generation. It is a tradition that cannot be broken. It is a part of that south sea island custom; one that is meant to last forever. Many mythical heroic stories have been told by our ancestors, but none will surpass a living legend of our era; The Wizard of Fiji.

Once upon a time, in the late 20th and early 21st century, there lived a great rugby king Waisale Tikoisolomoni Serevi. Ever since making his debut in the Hong Kong Sevens back in 1989 Serevi has captivated the world with his skills, balance and reading of the game that combine to lend him that crucial extra second in which to weave his intoxicating magic.

A household name, well-known for his ability to magically manufacture rugby space out of nothing, and create plays like a work of art.

“He has the ability to go from his own line, the ability to beat anyone from anywhere at anytime,” enthused Mark Thomas.  “He was so unpredictable to play against and with such staggering pace.” Say no more.

Rated as the undisputed King of Sevens, the magician, the wizard, the maestro, the master, the genius, the greatest exponent of the art of sevens rugby, Serevi’s record in sevens is unrivaled.

With two Melrose Cups, five Hong Kong Sevens titles, three Hong Kong Sevens ‘Most Valuable Player’ awards, two silver medals in the Commonwealth Games and a World Games gold medal in 2001 his achievements are staggering.

Serevi represented Fiji in three Rugby World Cups in the 15-man game. Serevi retired from International rugby after the 2003 Rugby World Cup, but was persuaded by Fiji to return for the 2005 Sevens World Cup. He placed an exclamation point on his career by leading Fiji to the title, making Fiji the first nation to win two Sevens World Cups. After this win, he was named player-coach of the national sevens side. As a coach who continues to play semi-regularly, he lifted the 2006 World Sevens Series championship trophy.

On July 24, 2008, the Fiji Rugby Union announced the return of Serevi as Fiji’s coach for the 2008-2009 IRB World Sevens Series and the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Dubai. At the time of the announcement, Serevi was in England to receive an honorary sports doctorate degree from Leeds Metropolitan University. On January 27, 2009, just one week before Wellington, New Zealand Sevens, Serevi controversially resigned following a disagreement with the Fiji Rugby Union over selection procedures.

In the meantime, Serevi continues to be involved with rugby events both local and abroad as a player, coach, TV presenter, and administrator. On Saturday April 11, 2009, after two decades of world class rugby, Serevi set his final swansong at a major sevens tournament turning out in the unlikely colors of Leeds Metropolitan University for the Melrose Sevens 2009. Although Serevi’s involvement at the Greenyards on Saturday lasted just one tie, his side fell at the first hurdle as they were beaten 22-12 by Scottish champions Ayr, Serevi fulfilled a lifelong dream of playing where seven-a-side rugby was born 126 years ago.

Long live The King of Sevens!