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McKee Names Squad for Reg. 9 Camp
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach John McKee has today released the Vodafone Flying Fijians squad for the Reg. 9 Camp from the 1st to the 4th of July in Suva. McKee said that he was pleased to finally name this talented group of players for the first assembly. “I am very pleased to name this group […]
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TFL Reception for TFL Fiji Warriors & Fijiana
Telecom Fiji hosted the TFL Warriors and Fijiana to a reception last Thursday to congratulate them for the 2015 season. The TFL Fijiana won four bowl titles out of 6 events and finished 8th in their debut first full season tour, while the Warriors finished off as runners up in the World Rugby Pacific Challenge […]
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The Joy behind Fiji’s Smile
Sport has an important role to play in the efforts to improve the lives of people around the world as it helps to build bridges between individuals and across different communities. Here in Fiji, rugby is one sport that provides a platform for development, reconciliation, peace and joy. Rugby union is a game for all […]
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New General Manager Rugby – Tony Thorpe
Former Brumbies Team Director Tony Thorpe has been appointed the General Manager Rugby for the Fiji Rugby Union. According to the Australian Sport, Thorpe brought a culture of success to the Brumbies from the Crusaders, where he was team manager from 2004-2011 during which time they won three of their record seven titles. Thorpe’s impressive […]
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Development Unit
A lot of school management, teachers and even parents have reservations when it comes to rugby in schools. This is due to the physicality of the sport and the fear of injuries. However with the introduction of Get into Rugby (GIR), most of these schools that don’t play rugby welcome the programme in school. Last […]
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Telecom Fiji Warriors Return Home
The Telecom Fiji Warriors arrived home last week with their spoils from their successful tour in Uruguay. The side won two matches against Uruguay and one against Argentina. While it was a successful tour, TELECOM Fiji Warriors coach Senirusi Seruvakula says that these tours are good exposure for the local players who are involved in […]
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Development Update Training and Education
Training and Education Four Level 2 coaches in Nausori were assessed last week by FRU Coach Educator Alifereti Mocelutu. The coaches, Lasarusa Senibale, Theo Kilo Vilisoni, Ilaitia Bavia and Watisoni Saula, are coaching age grade for the Tailevu Kaji Rugby. Mocelutu assessed their planning, coaching process, rugby knowledge, player welfare and philosophy and ethical behaviour. […]
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Region 5 Development Unit Update.
It was a good week working with the Nadi U20’s on areas that they were penalized on during their match against Tailevu the previous week. It was a good session with coach Cowan Politini who was uncertain on the laws in some of the areas during play. The Coaches and players are working closely together […]
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Telecom Fiji Warriors Tour
The Telecom Fiji Warriors made a clean sweep on their South American tour winning all three matches after they defeated Uruguay 42 -22 in their final match yesterday. They started the tour on a high note with a win 30 – 22 against hosts Uruguay who fielded their top team. In their second match managed […]
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Vodafone Fiji 7s Managers Tour Koro Island
Vodafone Fiji 7s team managers Paula Biu and Rob Kauvesi took a trip to Koro Island which was mainly to see the availability of rugby grounds and accommodation on the island for the Vodafone Fiji 7s Rugby Team. For pre-season training, the Vodafone Fiji 7s team are looking at taking the team to the people […]
