The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) sacked former women's captain Laijipa Naulivou four days into her job as Director of Rugby after she said the women's game had a "gay problem".

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The Fiji Rugby Union said in a statement on Wednesday that it had terminated Laijipa Naulivou's appointment as director. The move comes as women's rights advocates criticised the "harmful and ...

“The views expressed by Laijipa Naulivou are her personal opinions and do not reflect the official position of FRU,” the union said. “Our women’s team and all players can rest assured that ...

The director of rugby at the Fiji Rugby Union has been fired just four days into her new role after stating that women’s national team had a “gay problem”. Laijipa Naulivou was given the ...

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 ...