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Introducing three new host cities on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
As part of its new look, the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will stop over in three previously unvisited destinations in the eagerly-awaited 2022 season. Starting with the traditional curtain-raising event in Dubai at the end of November followed by an additional tournament on the Persian Gulf Coast, the men’s Series will incorporate 10 events […]
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Engine room boost in wave five player announcement
The Fijian Drua have bolstered their forward stocks for Super Rugby Pacific 2022, with five new additions to the roster announced today. Headlining today’s announcement is 47-cap Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo. He is joined by current Flying Fijians tighthead Samuela Tawake, Fijian 7s star Kitione Salawa Junior, Suva lock Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, and Melbourne Rising […]
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Tavua Rugby impressed with the introduction of development pathways in the region
Tavua Rugby Union Executive Committee representative Titilia Rokoiro has commended the Fiji Rugby Union Development Unit for introducing development pathways in the Tavua/ Vatukoula region. Rakoroi shared how the FRU Development pathways has led her to the role of representative to the TRU Executive Committee. The mother of 2 explained that such initiative by the […]
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Drua upcoming prospect Vinaya Habosi acknowledge Family support
Twenty-one-year-old Fijian Drua rising star Vinaya Habosi acknowledges his families support and cherished his upbringing which reminding him that hard work, perseverance and his faith in God will take him places and see him through his ambitions. The youngest of six siblings and raised by parents Iliesa Habosi Sr and Karalaini Qauqau, taught the Namosi […]
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Fiji Rugby kick starts its rugby courses
As the vaccination rate approaches the 80% point and opening sporting venues for the people to enjoy their outdoors activities, the Fiji Rugby took the first step in organizing rugby courses according to the government protocols. Last Monday on October 4th the Fiji Rugby reached out to the rural areas in Ra, Ba and Tavua […]
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Four Forwards and Two Backs revealed in wave four-player announcement
The Fijian Drua, Super Rugby Pacific’s newest club, have unveiled another six additions to their roster for the 2022 competition. New additions include promising former Fijian and New Zealand age-group prop and rising Northland (NPC) star Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, former NRC Drua centre Apisalome Vota, 2016 Rio Olympics Fiji 7s gold medallist Kitione Taliga, Fiji U20 […]
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Former ACS sprinter joins Fijiana 7s extended squad
Being the latest inclusion in the Fijiana 7s team, Adi Cakobau School student Naomi Navuga hopes to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming a national representative for Fiji in the rugby field despite the challenges she faces of choosing between rugby and athletics. The 19-year old sprinter has always been part of the athletics family […]
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WAVE THREE ANNOUNCEMENT CONFIRMS SIX MORE FIJIAN DRUA SQUAD MEMBERS
The Fijian Drua have welcomed six additional squad members for its debut Super Rugby Pacific 2022 season. Joining the team are Olympic Gold Medallist and 7s star Kalione Nasoko, Flying Fijians and Nadroga prop Jone Koroiduadua, Namosi and former NRC Drua halfback Ratu Peni Matawalu, Flying Fijians and Naitasiri lock Chris Minimbi, Northland (NZ NPC) […]
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Fiji Rugby Developments BULA TAG program inspires Tima
One of the participants in the Fiji Rugby Development’s BULA TAG program Timaima Marama shared how the initiative has inspired her to learn more about rugby, and help develop upcoming young women who’re interested in the sport. Timaima who is originally from Visama, Nakelo in Tailevu and is residing in Vatukoula was first introduced to […]
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Coach Byrne looks to add more to Fijian rhythm of play
Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne is enthralled by the Fijian chaotic style of play, and he is eager to orchestrate the fast-flowing rugby Fijians are renowned for when he begins his term with the Drua in the 2022 Super Rugby season. Coach Byrne explained that the special thing about a foreign coach to take […]
