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  • Published on Feb 8, 2025

    Koroi pursues rugby dream

    [ FilePhoto ] Australian-based player Vaimoe Koroi has never felt more at home throughout his rugby journey since joining the SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 rugby side last month. Donning the white jersey has always been a dream for Koroi, who’s been a close …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 8, 2025

    Burger King to continue their partnership with Fiji Rugby Union

    Burger King and the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) have strengthened their four-year partnership once more with the former handing over a sponsorship cheque of $126,500 – in the partnership’s second year. The partnership extends to being the union’s official and …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 8, 2025

    Daveua grateful for husband’s support towards her rugby career

    There are a lot of things that Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s newcomer Raijieli Daveua is grateful for after joining the side this year, and one of them is the family support, especially the support from her husband. While speaking to fijivillage …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 8, 2025

    Fijian Drua ready for good show against Brumbies in Suva

    SWIRE Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Frank Lomani believes it will be a fast game against the Brumbies next week at the HFC Bank stadium. The Drua will kick off their campaign in front of what is expected to be a passionate home crowd. Lomani is calling …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 8, 2025

    Fiji U20 ramps up preparation for Super Rugby challenge

    THE SportsWorld Fijian under-20 rugby team has entered its final phase of preparation for next month’s Super Rugby U20 competition in New Zealand, with a focus on refining their overall gameplay and conditioning. The squad has centralised its training in …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Exciting challenge for the Brumbies ahead of Drua clash on Fiji soil

    Rob Valetini has starred for the Brumbies in 2021 and will remain with the club for at least another two seasons. Photo: Getty The ACT Brumbies are looking to be the first Australian team in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition to win on Fijian …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Late starters, cross-code athletes tackle safety in women's rugby league

    Elise Noble grew up playing cricket, but the Wests Tigers fan has always had a passion for rugby league. "I love the game, I just didn't really know where I could play, or didn't really have a pathway into it," she said. "I think if …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Fiji Rugby fires Naulivou over controversial remarks

    Fiji Rugby Union fires Laijipa Naulivou as Director of Rugby ©PA The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has dismissed former women’s captain Laijipa Naulivou from her role as Director of Rugby just four days into her tenure, following controversial comments she made …

    Source: Talking Rugby Union - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Fiji director of rugby sacked after 'gay problem' comment

    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 women's team …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Lewatu to represent Fiji at PacificAus Netball Series

    Gifted athlete Cilia Lewatu is making headlines once again, this time in the world of Netball. She has recently joined the Fiji Pearls squad as they gear up for the PacificAus Sports Netball series in Brisbane from February 17-22. Lewatu’s versatility in …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Super Rugby Pacific: Drua to host Brumbies in round 1 and celebrate Valetini Day

    One of the most wonderful sights in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific are the crowds at the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua home games, and with the teams celebrating Valetini Day in their round 1 game next Saturday. With the Valetini brothers Rob and Kemu …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    Final phase of preps for Fiji U20

    “The objective of the week is that there’s a lot of clarity work and the integration of doing the core skill rotation including some conditioning work.” Fiji Under 20 hooker, Vaimoe Koroi (with ball) on attack during training at Bedesi Park on February 6, …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 7, 2025

    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 7, 2025

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    FRU Board terminates Director of Rugby Laijipa Naulivou after controversial remarks on same-sex relationships

    The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) Board of Directors has terminated the appointment of Laijipa Naulivou as Director of Rugby. While Naulivou tendered her resignation following her sexist remarks in a media interview, the Board determined that a firm stance was …

    Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral

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