Fiji director of rugby fired for claiming there is a 'gay problem’ in women’s team - Laijipa Naulivou has left her role just days after starting due to the comments in an interview.

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New Zealand captain Scott Barrett, above center, holds the trophy after New Zealand defeated Fiji 47-5 in a rugby test match Friday, July 19, 2024, in San Diego. Credit: AP/Gregory Bull ...

Rugby Union - England v Fiji - World Cup Warm Up - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - August 26, 2023 Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui during the warm up before the match Action Images via ...

What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember. Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too .

The Fiji Rugby Union has 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”.

Fiji, population 900,000, defeated Australia, population 25 million, at the Rugby World Cup in St. Etienne, France, on Sunday. On one hand, it was an upset. Fiji had not defeated Australia, a two ...