“Fiji Rugby Makes a Triumphant Return to World Rugby Council”
Suva, Fiji – The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) is excited to announce that World Rugby has reinstated its membership in the World Rugby Council with immediate effect. This important decision was made following the World Rugby Executive Board’s late July meeting, where they reviewed a report from the Fiji Oversight Committee.
The report indicated that the Fiji Rugby Union successfully conducted a Special General Meeting, during which members unanimously approved a new constitution and governance structure. This represents a significant step towards ensuring transparency, accountability, and strong leadership within Fiji Rugby.
Peter Mazey, Chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union, expressed his excitement over the reinstatement. “We are deeply appreciative of World Rugby’s support and the commitment shown by our stakeholders throughout this process. Adopting our new constitution and governance framework demonstrates our dedication to advancing Fiji Rugby. This reinstatement is a victory not only for our Union but also for all our players, coaches, and fans who have supported us during this time.”
Mazey also noted, “This development enables us to strengthen our connections within the global rugby community and continue our mission to grow rugby in Fiji. We look forward to collaborating with our fellow council members to positively contribute to the sport on both national and international levels.”
With this reinstatement, the Fiji Rugby Union will now appoint its Representative to the World Rugby Council, who must be vetted according to the World Rugby Integrity Code before assuming their seat on the Council.
In a statement, the World Rugby Executive Board thanked the Fiji Oversight Committee members, Dr. Robin Mitchell and Cathy Wong, for their diligence and efforts in guiding the Fiji Rugby Union to a successful resolution of the issue.
The FRU will continue to work diligently to uphold the values and standards expected by World Rugby.