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FRU Team Doctor receives Level 3 Pitch Side Care accreditation

07 Jul, 2015

Dr Emosi Taloga was in Brisbane recently to undergo the World Rugby Pitch Side Care Level 3 Accreditation Course which is a requirement by World Rugby for all its appointed medical personnel. Dr Taloga’s accreditation now results in a total of three Level 3 Medical personnel at Fiji Rugby. The other two are Dr Vaigalo

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Q & A with John McKee

07 Jul, 2015

1) With 219 Days to go how are Fiji’s preparations going? Now we are well into 2015 September will come around very quickly. Preparations are progressing well. I am focusing on keeping tabs of players on our Tracking List (around 50 players World Wide). It is important to be up to date on knowledge re

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FRU management team plot 2 year work plan

07 Jul, 2015

The FRU management team went back to the drawing board early last month to review their work plans and the lessons learnt over the last 12 months. It was an opportune time for FRU CEO Mr Radrodro Tabualevu to provide direct feedback to his leadership team as well for the various business units to asses

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“Winners in rugby and beyond” says FRU Chief Executive

07 Jul, 2015

Now six (6) months on the job FRU CEO Mr Radrodro Tabualevu says the drive and focus (for the FRU) is to be “Winners in Rugby and Beyond”. “This is the caveat and it encompasses what the rugby fraternity needs to be working towards,” Mr Tabualevu said. While aligning the administrative issues and the working

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Local unions need to capitalize on technical training

07 Jul, 2015

The FRU Development Unit hopes to increase the number of accredited coaches in the country. “There’s certain criteria a rugby coach needs to meet to attain a Level 2 or Level 3 Coaching Certificate,” said FRU Development Unit Manager Mr Sale Sorovaki. He said most struggle with the routine of completing diary entries, which is

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FRU Appoints Telecom Warriors and Vodafone Under 20 Coaches

07 Jul, 2015

The Fiji Rugby Union has announced the appointments of the Telecom Fiji Warriors and Vodafone Fiji under 20 coaches and their assistants. Senirusi Seruvakula has been appointed the Head Coach for the Telecom Fiji Warriors and is accredited with an IRB Level two in coaching and IRB Level one in Strength and Conditioning qualification. From

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School girls rugby gets the nod from education ministry

07 Jul, 2015

Young girls who wish to play rugby can now look forward to the national school girls 7s competition next term after the Ministry of Education gave the green light to Fiji Rugby Union last week. According to the FRU the news has come at the right time given their current efforts to increase our player

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Naucukidi is FRU’s new Women’s Rugby Development Officer

07 Jul, 2015

Ms Vela Naucukidi has been appointed as the Women’s Development Officer for Fiji Rugby Union. The post was created after a recommendation from World Rugby increase the focus on women’s rugby. Ms Naucukidi takes over from Ms Elenoa Kunatabua who moved to Papua New Guinea last year to coach their National Women’s rugby team. Naucukidi

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Pacific Challenge to include a community Legacy Programme

07 Jul, 2015

The FRU has developed a legacy programme as a tool to increase participation for players, coaches, match officials and volunteers. It will also help raise the profile of the game especially for women’s rugby. “This programme will be used during the World Rugby Pacific Challenge next month. It aims to improve the quality of the

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FRU development courses roll out this week

07 Jul, 2015

The Fiji Rugby Development Unit started their 2015 courses last week with the first set of coaching level accreditations.  “The response from the five zones has been really encouraging,” says Unit Manager Mr Sale Sorovaki. Level 1 Sevens’ and match officiating was conducted for Zone 2 in Nanukuloa, Ra. Zone 2 includes Tavua, Vatukoula, Colo

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