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  • Published on 01:51 GMT

    Driven Drua: Fijian flyer’s goal after Olympic medal

    Fijian Drua Speedster Selestino Ravutaumada has an Olympic silver medal in his keeping, has made a Rugby World Cup quarter-final but the Fijian flyer isn’t satisfied. The 25-year-old winger wants to see the Drua lift the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and …

    Source: Papua New Guinea Post Courier - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Fiji U20 focuses on set-pieces

    [ FilePhoto ] Scrums and set-pieces were major focus for the Sportsworld Fijian U-20 Rugby Union side as they prepare for the Under-20 Super Rugby competition in New Zealand next month. Assistant head coach Saiasi Fuli says today’s training session at the …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on 02:48 GMT

    Rugby-Fiji Director of Rugby sacked after 'gay problem' comment

    (Reuters) - The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) sacked former women's captain Laijipa Naulivou four days into her job as Director of Rugby after she said the women's game had a "gay problem". Naulivou, the first captain of Fiji's national …

    Source: The Malaysian Star - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Rugby boss sacked four days into job after claiming women’s team have ‘gay problem’

    “The notion that being gay is a ‘problem’ in women’s rugby is deeply troubling and perpetuates harmful stereotypes that have no place in modern sports or society,” said Nalini Singh, the group’s executive director, who also referenced local media reports …

    Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    12-man national squad named for rugby sevens tourney in Vancouver

    Sports Roneil Walcott 3 Hrs Ago TT rugby men's players and staff celebrate their second-place finish at the 2024 Rugby Americas North Sevens tournament last November. - File photo by Roneil Walcott THE Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Union (TTRU) has …

    Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Super Rugby Pacific: Blues and Chiefs to have grand final rematch

    It will be a home ground grand final rematch in round 1 of the 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific when the Blues host the Chiefs in Auckland next week. The Blues will be looking to defend their turf while the Chiefs will be out to take their revenge and …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Fiji director of rugby fired for claiming there is a 'gay problem’ in women’s team

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    Source: The Independent - Center-left
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Fiji rugby director sacked for saying 'gay problem' in women's team

    Fiji say they have fired their director of rugby after she reportedly questioned whether the national women's side had a "gay problem". Former player Laijipa Naulivou reportedly criticised "lesbianism" within the women's rugby …

    Source: IOL - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Top Fiji rugby official fired for her comments about 'gay problem' in women's national teams

    SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A top rugby official in Fiji was fired within days of being appointed after she spoke of “this gay problem” in women’s national teams. SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A top rugby official in Fiji was fired within days of being appointed after she spoke …

    Source: The Albertan - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Schmidt to quit Australia role after Rugby Championship

    Joe Schmidt will leave his post as Australia head coach in October following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. Schmidt, who assumed the role in the wake of the Wallabies' disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign, will remain in charge for the …

    Source: RTE Ireland - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Fiji Rugby Union Fires Director After Controversial Remarks on Women’s Team

    By Blessing Nweke The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has terminated Laijipa Naulivou’s appointment as director just days after her controversial comments about the women’s national rugby team. The decision came following widespread condemnation of remarks she made …

    Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    More tests for Flying Fijians before 2027 RWC

    [ Source : Fiji Rugby ] The Fiji Water Flying Fijians side are expected to play around 20 to 25 Test matches before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. According to head coach Mick Byrne, this is more than enough game time to fully prepare his side for …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Overconfidence, not fatigue, cost Fiji in Perth

    Fiji Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau during one of the training sessions [right] [Source: Fiji Rugby/Facebook] Fiji Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau has shut down claims that fatigue played a role in the team’s underwhelming performance in Perth. Despite …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Say it ain’t so, Joe! Coach’s departure a bitter blow for Australian rugby

    Nothing was more disastrous than the brief and tortured reign of Eddie Jones in 2023, when the Australian team was reduced to a rebellious rabble – so bad that no-one shouted out “mine!” when Fiji put the ball up in the group stages of the World Cup. We …

    Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Fiji rugby director fired for women's team 'gay problem' remarks

    The director of the Fiji Rugby Union has been fired just days into her new role, after she stirred controversy with remarks that the women's national team had a "gay problem". The Fiji Rugby Union said in a statement on Wednesday that it had …

    Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Joe Schmidt to stand down as Wallabies coach after the 2025 Rugby Championship

    SYDNEY (AP) — Joe Schmidt has agreed to continue as head coach of the Wallabies until after the 2025 Rugby Championship to allow Rugby Australia time to recruit a replacement. SYDNEY (AP) — Joe Schmidt has agreed to continue as head coach of the Wallabies …

    Source: Cochrane Eagle - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    World Rugby reveals new Nations Championship including Fiji and Japan

    World Rugby Chairman Brett Robinson has revealed details about the new Nations Championship, a global men’s competition that will include Fiji and Japan alongside top-tier rugby nations. Robertson says ongoing negotiations involve the SANZAAR nations, Six …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Five join Fiji U20

    Five promising schoolboys are part of the SportsWorld Fijian under-20 team, as they prepare for an upcoming tour of New Zealand later this month. In a press release by Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) says head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has handpicked players aged …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2025

    Nabulagi reaps rugby reward

    Five years of hard work finally paid off for Loata Nabulagi, as she recently made her debut for the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s at the Perth 7s tournament last month. The 23-year-old forward didn’t expect to one day represent her country, but she is grateful …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral

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  • Published on February 3, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

    Minister Leon Schreiber: Ministerial Awards

    Good morning Programme Director, Ms Mamokubung Moroke FirstRand Head of Social Investing, Ms Konehali Gugushe First National Bank Nav Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jacques Celliers Deloitte Africa Tax & Legal, Managing Director, Itireleng Kubeka A2A …

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