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World Rugby to support Pacific Islands Super Rugby ambitions
A potential historic transformation of Pacific Islands rugby has been advanced with World Rugby confirming a package of financial and administrative support to help facilitate two teams joining Super Rugby from 2022. World Rugby to provide financial, high performance and administrative support for two potential Pacific Island Super Rugby franchises Programme objective is to boost […]
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Police Blue crowned 3rd Leg Champions
Police Blue has been crowned 3rd Leg Super 7s Series champions after thumping Wardens 36-nil in the final at Ganilau Park in Savusavu today. The Series leaders stamped their mark, dominating the game from the first half. Experienced hands of Waisea Nacuqu showed the difference as he was the contributor in majority of the tries. […]
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Final two teams confirmed for 3rd leg of Super 7s Series
Cakaudrove 7 Selection is the 15th while Macuata 7 Selection will be the 16th team to participate in the 3rd leg of the Super 7s Series at Ganilau Park in Savusavu on Friday and Saturday. Fiji Rugby Chief Executive John O’Connor confirmed that the two teams have secured their places after the qualification tournament at Ganilau Park yesterday. Cakuadrove Selection […]
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Sesinieli Donu eager to reach pinnacle of her rugby career
Growing up from a young age, Sesinieli Donu has always been inspired by her fathers’ rugby journey while playing for their village rugby team. Sesinieli’s fascination ignited her passion for rugby as she chooses to follow in her dad’s footsteps. The 25-year-old Vatukarasa lass began exploring the rugby platform from primary school, as she recalled […]
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Women’s behind Fiji Rugby’s daily operations
As the world marked the Women’s International Day earlier on Monday, Fiji Rugby would like to take this opportunity and thank the women part of the sport over the years. One third of the staff working at Fiji Rugby house are females and they are playing significant roles in the productivity of rugby in the […]
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Judo class for Academy players
Fiji Rugby Elite Player Pathway Academy took a different approach as the players joined for a basic Judo session earlier this week. Judo can play a vital role in helping rugby players improve their defense and attacking skills and the players were taught some basic skills which can help them improve certain areas as a […]
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World Rugby committed to delivering spectacular Rugby World Cup in 2022
World Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a spectacular Rugby World Cup tournament in New Zealand in 2022 after its Executive Committee formally ratified the recommendation to postpone Rugby World Cup 2021. The committee also endorsed work to develop and fund a Rugby World Cup 2021 high performance preparation and competition programme for qualified […]
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Fiji Rugby organises Womens Club Competition
As the season of the Fiji Rugby Provincial Cup drifts closer onto our shores, the Womens Development Manager Vela Naucukidi sets course in providing game time opportunities for players willing to partake in the competition. The Womens Development Unit started the club competition last weekend at the University of the South Pacific grounds in Suva with five […]
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25 coaches undergoing World Rugby Level 2 Sevens course
A total of 25 coaches have started their World Rugby Level 2 Sevens coaching course after completing their Level One course. Fiji Rugby Union Development Manager Koli Sewabu said that these coaches will be tested throughout Fiji’s top 7s competition as part of their accreditation process. “25 coaches have started their Coaching 7s Level 2 […]
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Fiji ranked top in-terms of Training and Education workshops
Fiji has been recognized as the leading country in the deliverance of World Rugby Training and Education workshops, programs, and courses. Fiji came fifth in 2019 but was ranked at first place by World Rugby late last year (2020). The recognition came in after a successful 2020 training and education program by the Fiji Rugby […]