Opinions / Analysis

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…

Former players challenge Fiji FA’s record crowd claim 

THE Fiji Football Association’s claim that the 2025 Inter-District Championship (IDC) final attracted the largest crowd since the tournament’s inception…

Pay cut on paper, brand deal in practice 

IT has now emerged that Roy Krishna took a significant pay cut to sign with Bula FC. The millions he…

Bula FC’s professional debut: promise shown,lesson learned

A few weeks ago, Bula FC head coach Stephane Auvray spoke with confidence about his side’s readiness for the professional…