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FRU sign up Pepsi as official refreshment
The Fiji Rugby Union has signed a three-year agreement with the Tappoo Group of Companies to make Pepsi-Cola the Official Refreshment of Fiji Rugby. 25 May 2006
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RU welcomes new members to Board
Two new directors joined the Fiji Rugby Union Board following elections at the Annual General Meeting over the weekend at the Outrigger Resort in Sigatoka. 2 May 2007
FRU declare healthy profits for 2006
The Fiji Rugby Union announced an operating surplus of $349,504 in 2006 to put the national body into a stronger financial position following on from a similar surplus in 2005. 1 May 2007
Naqelevuki’s suspension nears end
Sireli Naqelevuki’s suspension from rugby ends this week following a ruling from the world governing body, the International Rugby Board, on the player’s positive test for cannabis. 20 March 2007
FRU launches coaching manual
The Fiji Rugby Union launched its coaching manual on Tuesday aimed at bringing some uniformity to the difficult task of rugby development in Fiji. 13 March 2007
FMF to reward players with bonuses
FRU major sponsor, Flour Mills of Fiji, announced Wednesday a performance bonus plan worth potentially up to $500,000 for the players representing Fiji at the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France. 7 March 2007
FRU to reward Digicel Fiji 7s players
The Fiji Rugby Union will hand out more than $20,000 in bonuses to members of the victorious Digicel Fiji 7s team this week following the win in San Diego and the runners-up finish in Wellington. 21 February 2007
Coaches travel to NZ for IRB accreditation
As part of the Fiji Rugby Union’s High Performance Unit ongoing coach education and accreditation plan, two more local coaches will travel to New Zealand this week to attend an IRB Level 3 coaching accreditation course. 6 February 2007
Naqelevuki’s Sample B tests positive
The Fiji Rugby Union confirmed Saturday that Sireli Naqelevuki’s B Sample tested positive, leaving the Fiji 7s star to face an IRB Judicial Committee hearing. 5 February 2007
FRU responds to Sports Ministry’s concerns
The FRU met with Sports Minister Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi on Thursday and outlined Fiji Rugby’s coaching plans for this year, reassuring Government that Fiji’s Rugby World Cup preparations were progressing as planned following the departure of national coach Wayne Pivac. 29 January 2007
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Bolabiu selected for World Championship
In a first for Fiji, 24 year-old referee James Bolabiu has been selected by the International Rugby Board to be one of the 14 referees to officiate at the U19 World Championships in Belfast in April. 26 January 2007
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Fiji appoints Tabua as head coach
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced the appointment of Ilivasi Tabua as the new coach of the FMF Flying Fijians through to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.
24 January 2007
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FRU begins referee and scrum clinics
Fiji's newly appointed Rugby Development Officers will be conducting referees and scrum clinics across the country starting this week. 23 January 2007
Naqelevuki requests B Sample to be tested
The Fiji Rugby Union confirmed Monday that sevens star Sireli Naqelevuki has requested for his B Sample to be analysed following a positive test for a banned substance at the IRB George 7s in South Africa last month. 23 January 2007
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FRU awards 10 more scholarships
The Fiji Rugby Union awarded another 10 players with High Performance Unit scholarships on Monday with FRU's 2006 Best U19 player John Vugakoto and star fullback Iliesa Keresoni amongst the new recruits. 22 January 2007
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Pivac resigns from Fiji Rugby
The Fiji Rugby Union national coaching director Wayne Pivac tendered his resignation Friday after talks with FRU chairman Keni Dakuidreketi and chief executive Timoci Tavanavanua. 19 January 2007
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FRU resolves sponsorship issue with Ryder
The Fiji Rugby Union decided Tuesday not to suspend William Ryder from involvement with the Digicel Fiji 7s team, leaving his selection for next month’s Wellington 7s highly likely. 11 January 2007
FRU considers possible suspension for Ryder
William Ryder faces a possible suspension from all involvement with the Digicel Fiji 7s team following a serious breach of his contract with the Fiji Rugby Union. 16 January 2007
Qera scoops top FRU award
Birmingham-based Akapusi Qera scooped the prestigious FMF Player of the Year award at the Fiji Rugby Annual Dinner in Suva on Saturday. 13 January 2007
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Scrum specialist to spread the word
FRU rugby development officer and scrum specialist Belasio Vukiwai believes Fiji has the makings of world-class front-rowers if they can be taught the proper techniques of a scrum. 12 January 2007
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FRU hires development team
The Fiji Rugby Union has appointed four full-time rugby development officers and one full-time referees development officer to look after the progress of the game across the country. 11 January 2007
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FRU holds positive talks with Serevi
The Board of the Fiji Rugby Union met with Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi on Tuesday evening in an effort to solve the recent impasse over his future with Fiji Rugby. 11 January 2007
Fiji Rugby Awards set to dazzle
The Fiji Rugby Union expect some 500 guests to attend the Fiji Rugby Annual Dinner this Saturday at the Tattersall’s Leisure Centre. The event was originally scheduled to take place in early December but was postponed at the time because of the political upheaval in Suva. 10 January 2007
FRU clarifies position with Serevi
The Fiji Rugby Union confirmed Monday that Digicel Fiji 7s coach Waisale Serevi has been a full-time employee of the FRU since August 2005 when he agreed terms and conditions to work as a resource coach. 1 January 2007
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