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Former President of Suva Rugby, Commodore Humphrey Tawake, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Fiji Rugby.

24 April, 2021, 5:35 pm Fiji Rugby Union chairman, Conway Beg speaks to the media as CEO, John O'Connor looks on during a press conference at the Fiji Rugby Union boardroom in Suva. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU Fiji Rugby chief executive officer John O’Connor has confirmed that Conway Beg continues to be the chairman of Fiji Rugby and that he has not tendered or indicated his intention to resign as rumoured on social media. O’Connor said there were more pressing issues affecting the nation at this moment. “At the moment the priority is the safety of every Fijian and we are disappointed w...

Fiji Rugby House Suva Photo: Alex Perrottet/RNZ The AGM was due to take place on Saturday in Suva but FRU Chief Executive John O'Connor confirmed it will not go ahead this weekend, after Fiji reported five new community cases of Covid-19 in the past week. He urged all affiliate unions, management and players to comply with Fiji's Covid-19 restrictions, and to stay home and be safe. Mr O'Connor said all Fijians should wear masks when they are out and about in public, download the careFIJI app, wash their hands for 20 seconds and maintain physical distancing to help the fight against Covid-19...

16 April, 2021, 6:52 pm Members of the Fiji Airways Fijian Drua side during their captains run at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Picture: BALJEET SINGH/FILE THE inclusion of the Fijian Drua team into Super Rugby competition from next year is a financial and economic saviour for Fiji amidst the global infection of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fiji’s participation in the annual tournament, regarded as the most entertaining rugby competition on the planet, is expected to rake in more than $15 million annually to the country. New Zealand Rugby, on Wednesday, announced that a conditional licence has been ...

The Fijian Drua won the Australian NRC title in 2018. Photo: Supplied/Fiji Rugby New Zealand Rugby made the announcement at a press conference in Auckland yesterday afternoon, which was watched live by a jubilant group of FRU staff at Rugby House in Suva. FRU Chairman, Conway Beg labelled it one of the most exciting developments in the history of Fiji Rugby. "To be able to field a team in Super Rugby is a dream come true for our Union, our country, and our players," he said. "It will be a transformational moment in our history, allowing us to bring many of our best players' home, and to reta...