1 day ago · Laijipa Naulivou resigned as director of rugby before her appointment was cancelled by the Fiji Rugby Union to reinforce a “commitment to upholding professional standards and safeguarding the integrity of Fiji Rugby.” The FRU added on Wednesday it “categorically rejects any form of discrimination.”

1 day ago · Naulivou is a prominent figure in the local rugby scene, known for being the first captain of the women's national team and an advocate for the inclusion of women in the male-dominated sport.

21 hours ago · Laijipa Naulivou was given the role last Saturday but, on Wednesday, the FRU released a statement saying they had terminated her appointment in the interest of reinforcing a “commitment to ...

1 day ago · Sacked Fiji rugby director Laijipa Naulivou said homosexuality was "one big drawback" for the women's team. The director of the Fiji Rugby Union has been fired just days into her new role, after ...

2 days ago · The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has sacked its newly appointed director of rugby after she told local media that she opposed same-sex relationships among the national women's team members. Laijipa Naulivou, a pioneer in women's rugby in Fiji, was announced as a replacement FRU Board member on Saturday ...

1 day ago · Laijipa Naulivou, ancienne joueuse, aurait critiqué le « lesbianisme » régnant selon elle au sein de la sélection nationale féminine dans une interview incendiaire accordée à un journal ...

1 day ago · Laijipa Naulivou resigned as director of rugby before her appointment was cancelled by the Fiji Rugby Union to reinforce a “commitment to upholding professional standards and safeguarding the ...

2 days ago · The Fiji Rugby Union Board of Directors has terminated the appointment of Laijipa Naulivou as Director of Rugby. She has been on the job for only four days. FRU categorically rejects any form of discrimination and she had been outspoken on lesbianism. While she had tendered her resignation, the ...

Ms Laijipa Naulivou rose to prominence as a talented rugby player and pursued her career in sports through education. She was instrumental in the development of rugby from the grassroots level, particularly for young girls as rugby for the longest time was dominated by males.

1 day ago · “The views expressed by Laijipa Naulivou are her personal opinions and do not reflect the official position of FRU. “Our women’s team and all players can rest assured that this will in no way impact their opportunities, representation, and …