Opinions / Analysis

Drua’s strength lies in its fans 

IF the Fijian Drua were to take Peni Volavola’s suggestion that a winning team should not rely on crowd energy,…

Bula FC rally from two goals down to claim win

THE final third was exactly what Bula FC coach Stephane Auvray had been demanding and against Southern Island United, his…

Consistency and luck of the draw decide HSBC SVNS Series

THE HSBC Sevens Series championship showdown ultimately came down to two constants — consistency and the luck of the draw.…

Drua fans take to the trees in Ba

LOOKING to get a bird’s-eye view of a Fijian Drua match in Ba? Then look no further than the big…

Ba’s success should be a wake-up call

THERE has been widespread praise for Ba after hosting the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Fijian Drua and the…

Responsibility needed after messy scenes at Vancouver Sevens

WE must all take responsibility for our actions and for many, the events of the past weekend should serve as…

South Africa’s sevens success built on strong development system

THE success of the South Africa sevens team is largely attributed to the country’s strong rugby development structures. It is…

FANCA’s coaching shift: not possible to new reality 

FOR almost three decades, it was nearly unthinkable for a FANCA Canada premier team to be led by a head…

Football built FANCA, it must remain the main event 

FOOTBALL has always been the heartbeat of FANCA tournaments. Since its inception in Vancouver, Canada in 1997, the event carved…

Mixed messages fuels uncertainty at Bula FC

BULA FC coach Stéphane Auvray appears caught between two competing narratives and that confusion is starting to wear thin. After…