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Fiji Rugby Union CEO on leave, three terminated
Fiji Rugby Union chief executive John O’Connor has voluntarily taken leave while the contracts of three staff members were terminated last week.
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ONOC Digest – Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
ONOC is delivering this Digest in partnership with The Reporters’ Academy and the Pacific Islands News Association(PINA).
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World Rugby Sevens Series to undergo “sportainment” revamp before Paris 2024
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