FORU Newsletter

Issue 58 - Monday 1 October 2012
In this issue:
- Qantas Australian Women's Sevens win Asia-Pacific Women's Sevens Championship
- Fiji Sevens look to future with fresh talent
- New IRB Member American Samoa shows leadership
- Fiji Rugby Union Rugby Development Unit - Rotuma Island Trip
- Rugby Development Units in Kadavu
- King George VI School in Solomons successfully stage rugby festival

Issue 57 - Thursday 30 August 2012
In this issue:
- New Zealand win 2012 Oceania Women's Sevens Championship
- Australia beat Samoa to win 2012 Oceania Sevens Championship
- Fiji celebrations without Wallabies and All Blacks
- New National Stadium may host IRB Sevens Tournament
- IRB to trial tighter Laws
- Rio inclusion helping Rugby to grow globally
- IRB: way is open for top 15-a-side players to join Rugby Sevens for Olympics

Issue 56 - Monday 23 July 2012
In this issue:
- Draw confirmed for 2012 Oceania Women's Sevens Championship
- National Women's squad to the Oceania Sevens World Cup Qualifiers trimmed
- Webb Ellis Cup travels to Samoa
- Fiji to host FORU AGM next year
- Gosper appointed IRB Chief Executive
- IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012 Match Officials team
- ARU female influence a step towards level playing field

Issue 55 - Friday 6 July 2012
In this issue:
- Samoa 16 - 17 Scotland
- Oceania Sides to compete for Rugby World Cup spots
- Samoa Rugby Union gears up for school program
- Developing rugby at grass roots level

Issue 54 - Friday 22 June 2012
In this issue:
- Samoa win IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012
- Oceania Sevens: Big Guns confirmed as Fiji Host the Oceania Women's Sevens Championship
- Fiji v Scotland
- Inbound Tours back for Pacific Islands
- South Africa crowned JWC Champions
- IRB Nations Cup: Romania claim Nations Cup Title

Issue 53 - Friday 1 June 2012
In this issue:
- FORU Official audits Samoa Rugby Union women's program
- IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset welcomes the inclusion of women's rugby sevens at 2014 CASCO Games
- RWC 2015 draw to add extra dimension to international year
- American Samoa becomes IRB Full Member
- Give me Five: O'Neill argues local sides are strong enough
- 'Ikale Tahi team for Pacific Nations Cup
- It had to happen: Netball takes a lead from Rugby Union
- Right Track
- Schools 7s revival
- South African Rugby Union won't tolerate ref abusers
- Ambassador Takase bids Ikale Tahi team good luck
- Record TV coverage set for IRB Junior World Championship
- Epeli Taione, the new Chairman of the Tonga Rugby Union

Issue 52 - Friday 18 May 2012
In this issue:
- September 18 start date for RWC 2015
- IRB and Unions sanction global Law trials
- Lapasset hails record season for Sevens
- NZ Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens inducted into IRB Hall of Fame
- SOS Kit Aid makes a difference to junior rugby in Samoa
- The toughest job in rugby?
- Tomasi Cama named IRB Sevens Player of the Year
- New Zealand clinch HSBC Sevens World Series as Fiji claim London title
- Pacific Islands again represented at 2012 IRB Talent Optimisation Program in Stellenbosch

Issue 51 - Friday 11 May 2012
In this issue:
- Samoa's Lefau Harry Schuster re-elected to top FORU post
- RWC 2011 Legacy Programme to benefit Islands
- Cook Islands Rugby's place in history
- A poignant link between the Cook Islands and Maori All Blacks
- Tongan Rugby Union Members adopt new Constitution
- Prime Minister's Cup kicks off in Samoa
- Historic review into corporate governance announced following Australian Rugby Union's AGM
- American Samoa still confident IRB Membership will be approved
- New Zealand win Glasgow Sevens
- IRB confirms pool draw for final round of Series in London
- Pools set for Women's Challenge Cup in London
- Scotland confirm June Test schedule

Issue 50 - Friday 20 April 2012
In this issue:
- Ticket prices frozen as Gold Coast Sevens Fever Pitch returns in October
- SRU appoints new Head Coach and Team Manager for Manu Samoa
- Inaugural National Women's Sevens Championship presents player pathway
- Samoa Rugby Strategic Planning Workshop

Issue 49 - Friday 13 April 2012
In this issue:
- Japan to host IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012
- Pacific in Union Program kick started in Solomons with Ambassador visit
- New Cook Islands Rugby President makes plans
- New Junior Rugby in the Cook Islands
- Get 'Rugby Ready' in the Cooks
- Tietjens has an Olympic dream
- ARU launches Inaugural National Women's Rugby Sevens Championship

Issue 48 - Friday 5 April 2012
In this issue:
- PNGRFU's New Dawn
- Time to move on
- Samoa Rugby Union - National Head Coach
- Qantas Wallabies to get behind Pacific in Union Program
- Australia Captain Celebrates Special Win
- IRB HP Review and Strategic Planning Workshop postponed in Fiji
- Hayden Smith goes from Sydney Kings to US Rugby Union; to Saracens Rugby Player to potential New York Jets NFL Star
- IRB confirms Pool Draw for Glasgow Sevens
- RWC 2019 planning gathers momentum
- The remarkable Emily Valentine 

Issue 47- Monday 2 April 2012
In this issue:
- Glorious Fiji win Hong Kong Sevens Crown
- A Moment to Remember
- Australia Strike Gold at Tokyo Sevens
- New Zealand Duo joins Fiji Rugby Campaign
- Exciting Plans for Women's Rugby
- Pisi Arrives at Hurricanes
- Referee Selection Restructure highlights IRB's commitment to best for best
- IRB partners with HSBC to deliver leading coaching website
- Mexico on the climb in world rankings

Issue 46 - Friday 23 March 2012
In this issue:
- PRC: Fiji Warriors seal Kiwi clean sweep
- Fiji Rugby salutes Warriors on PRC feat
- New CEO in Samoa Rugby Union
- Tongan back-row off to Gloucester
- Preview: Hong Kong Sevens
- New Zealand Sevens blow as squads named for Hong Kong
- Battle lines drawn for world champs
- RWC 2011 boost for all areas of the game

Issue 45 - Friday 16 March 2012
In this issue:
- A tribute to Jock Hobbs
- Fiji Warriors close in on Samoa A in PRC
- Inaugural IRB Level 1 Sevens Coaching Course for Women in Fiji
- Fiji junior star opts for country over club
- Pools drawn for the Women's Challenge Cup in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Sevens - Pool D Profile (Tonga, Uruguay, Hong Kong, China)
- How do the Hong Kong Sevens work in 2012?
- Rugby World Cup 2015 starts in Mexico
- Top 10 must read for all rugby coaches and players

Issue 44 - Friday 9 March 2012
In this issue:
- Samoa A remain unbeaten in PRC 2012
- PRC focus switches to New Zealand series
- Aussie women head Pool C in Hong Kong
- Australia U20 begin preparations for JWC 2012
- IRB reaffirms to Keeping Rugby Clean with record anti-doping programme
- Ireland climb one as France fall in rankings

Issue 43 - Friday 2 March 2012
In this issue:
- Samoa A claim opening Round 1 PRC Victory
- Queensland A begin Pacific Rugby Cup campaign in style
- Samoa A and Fiji Warriors claim Round 2 PRC wins
- SuperSport named JWC 2012 Host Broadcaster
- Super Officials mull expansion into US, Japan
- USA Women's Eagles launch training centres
- Final play of the Trinity vs Millsaps American Football Game

Issue 42 - Friday 24 February 2012
In this issue:
- Fiji Warriors to begin PRC title defence
- Referee & Referee Coach Workshops in Fiji
- Level 3 Coaches Workshop in Suva
- Port Moresby Rugby back as one
- Exciting plans for women's rugby
- Welsh regions feel the pinch

Issue 41 - Monday 20 February 2012
In this issue:
- Tears of Pride as Samoa refind Winning Touch
- Hastings: Something Special in Las Vegas
- Pool draw announced for Hong Kong Sevens
- Happy Days! Nigel Melville USA CEO reminisces
- French Rugby

Issue 40 - Friday 10 February 2012
In this issue:
- IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2012 Set for Kick Off
- New Zealand Retain Wellington Title to lead HSBC Sevens World Series
- Oceania Teams Outstanding at HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington
- IRB opens World Series up to every Nation
- Etoni Tonga selected as IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy Referee Coach
- 2012 IRB Anti-Doping Handbook Launched
- IRB Launces Innovative Concussion Website
- Warning Notice - Alleged Internet Fraud

Issue 39 - Friday 3 February 2012
In this issue:
- A first for women
- The Six Nations commences this weekend - what was its origins and what is the trophy?
- USA to host IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012

Issue 38 - Friday 27 January 2012
In this issue:
- Manu Samoa v Scotland in Apia
- Road to Women's Rugby World Cup 2014 set for kick off
- IRB CEO to step down at the end of January
- Bob Latham elected to IRB Exectuive Committee

Issue 37 - Thursday 19 January 2012
In this issue:
- Male Named Head Coach of the Flying Fijians
- Baravilala Faces the Challenge
- Samoa LTC Academy Program Ready to Start
- Rugby in Afghanistan
- Has Rugby been Overpowered and Emasculated by the Scrummage?
- More Common Sense, Less Letter of the Law from Refs

Issue 36 - Friday 16 December 2011
In this issue:
- The shape of the Game
- Successful IRB Level 2 Coaching Course at LDS Tech College in Fiji
- Fiji Indo Rugby Union Development takes the next step in Fiji
- Dates, Venues and Pools for JWC 2012
- Lapasset re-elected IRB Chairman
- Uprising Fiji International 7s introduces women's section

Issue 35 - Friday 9 December 2011
In this issue:
- Papua New Guinea claim 2011 Oceania Cup
- Solomon Islands climb to new high in IRB Rankings
- Diary of Tui Komiti, Samoan Referee at the 2011/2012 HSBC Sevens World Series
- Canada win first IRB Women's World Sevens Cup
- Starmers: Dubai was one of the best

Issue 34 - Friday 21 October 2011
In this issue:
- Exercise for Rugby Administrators Part 3
- The return of the box kick
- A day at the rugby with a RWC Match Commissioner

Issue 33 - Friday 2 September 2011
In this issue:
- Exercise for Rugby Administrators Part 2
- Ireland equal lowest position in rankings
- Fiji first to arrive for Rugby World Cup
- Excerpts from the IRB Game Analysis JWRT Statistical Report
- Excerpts from the IRB Game Analysis JWC Statistical Report

Issue 32 - Friday 19 August 2011
In this issue:
- Exercise for Rugby Administrators Part 1
- Wales close on Top 6 and gain RWC momentum
- Rugby World Cup - the origins
- Rugby World Cup - 1987 Tournament

Issue 31 - Friday 12 August 2011
In this issue:
- Regional Sevens power houses confirm for Samoa
- FORU announces Oceania Teams for Asia-Pacific Women's Sevens
- IRPA Try of the Year Award launched

Issue 30 - Wednesday 3 August 2011
In this issue:
- To the most successful Pacific Island RWC ever
- We used to do what?
- Small Nations deserve better refereeing
- IRB Resource update

Issue 29 - Friday 22 July 2011
In this issue:
- Japan are crowned 2011 Pacific Nations Cup Champions
- Samoa stay 10th in rankings despite shock win

Issue 28 - Tuesday 5 July 2011
In this issue:
- Pacific Nations Cup:  Tonga and Samoa score wins in opening round
- New Zealand beat England in IRB Junior World Championship
- Junior Rugby World Cup 2011:  Final Statistics
- Fijian brothers named in USA World Cup Squad

Issue 27 - Friday 24 June 2011
In this issue:
- IRB Junior World Championship - Oceania teams have plenty still to play for
- Comparing AFL and Rugby Union - Part 2
- The Problem of Attack - Part 7
- Future Sevens:  Science and Technology, Planning and Preparation, Bigger-Stronger-Faster
- A birds-eye view of the Fiji Rugby Union High Performance Program

Issue 26 - Friday 17 June 2011
In this issue:
- Sublime NZ sets records against Wales in IRB Junior World Championship
- Australia savage Tonga in IRB Junior World Championship
- Fiji stoic in defeat at the hands of France in IRB Junior World Championship
- Comparing AFL and Rugby Union - Part 1
- The Problem of Attack - Part 6

Issue 25 - Friday 10 June 2011
In this issue:
- Samoa claim JWRT crown
- JWRT to leave a lasting legacy in Georgia
- The Problem of Attack - Part 5

Issue 24 - Friday 3 June 2011
In this issue:
- Marvellous end to marvellous season
- The Problem of Attack - Part 4
- Was there Rugby before Rugby?
- Final standings in HSBC Sevens World Series
- Annual Review of the Tonga Rugby Union Authority

Issue 23 - Friday 27 May 2011
In this issue:
- Cook Island Rugby's place in history
- Development of attacking play in rugby union - Part 3
- Sevens delivers again
- HSBC Sevens World Series standings

Issue 22 - Friday 20 May 2011
In this issue:
- Womens' Rugby is gathering momentum in the Cook Islands
- Sacking Coaches
- Development of attacking play in rugby union - Part 2
- Rugby article from the Wall Street Journal

Issue 21- Friday 13 May 2011
In this issue:
- Revised IRB Pacific Nations Cup schedule announced
- Development of attacking play in rugby - Part 1
- Will we see more mauling?
- Inaugural Kaja Rugby Skills Camp held in Fiji
- Schools rugby game provides workout for Georgia bound Samoan referee
- Samoa to Host 2011 Oceania Sevens Championship

Issue 20 - Friday 6 May 2011
In this issue:
- Coaching - learning the hard way
- Would you like to use your skills and experience to volunteer in a developing country?
- Making the competition fit the wider needs of the game - food for thought
- Samoa's new High Performance Facility on track
- Fiji Rugby confirms participation in the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
- How to watch the 2011 Junior World Championship

Issue 19 - Thursday 28 April 2011
In this issue:
- IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 Matches Relocated
- Referees Named for Pacific Nations Cup
- Trends in the Sevens Game:  Part 2 - Set Pieces, Planning and Principles
- Great Rugby Quotes

Issue 18 - Thursday 21 April 2011
In this issue:
- Historic Agreement signed between FORU and ONOC
- Tuvalu becomes a Full Member of FORU
- History of the Sin Bin, Yellow and Red Cards in Rugby
- A potted history of how the RWC came to be
- Trends in the Sevens Game:  Part 1 - Attack and Defence

Issue 17 - Friday 8 April 2011
In this issue:
- New Zealand stretch HSBC Sevens World Series lead
- Coaching: What I saw at the Pacific Rugby Cup
- The IRB Year in Review
- Some Statistics on World Rugby
- Grass Roots Rugby in Fiji

Issue 16 - Wednesday 30 March 2011
In this issue:
- Fiji Warriors crowned 2011 IRB Pacific Rugby Cup Champions
- New Zealand win Hong Kong to take Series Lead
- Motivation and Cues for Players
- Some Thoughts on Hard Work and Sacrifice for Players
- Samoan Referee off to IRB Junior World Trophy

Issue 15 - Friday 18 February 2011
In this issue:
- A review of performance at the Wellington Sevens
- Junior World Rugby Championship 2011 in Italy
- Less than 100 days until Junior World Trophy kick off
- A visit to Twickenham

Issue 14 - Friday 11 February 2011
In this issue:
- Past USA Sevens results
- USA Sevens Coach:  My perfect Sevens players
- USA Sevens leg will be a different format

Issue 13 - Friday 4 February 2011
In this issue:
- The Cook Islands are looking for more scalps at the 2011 NZI Sevens
- Waratahs name strong squad for Fiji clash
- Back to the Magic of Wellington
- Creating "dynamic" rugby

Issue 12 - Friday 17 December 2010
In this issue:
- Japan Rugby Coach Kirwan envisages Asia-Pacific Cup
- Hawke's Bay star Samoans tipped for World Cup
- Coaching to solve common problems

Issue 11 - Friday 10 December 2010
In this issue:
- Test your rugby know-how
- Recovery means more than a warm down or a pool session!
- Starmers:  More of the same in George please
- A brief history of Tongan rugby

Issue 10 - Friday 3 December 2010
In this issue:
- Fiji strong in defeat
- Samoa score the only try and are defeated by late Scotland penalty
- Les Bleus meet their Paris match as the Wallabies turn on the razzle dazzle
- Fiji and Tonga play Rugby World Cup warm ups
- The Northern Hemisphere Tours
- Samoa kings of Tahiti Nui Sevens

Issue 09 - Friday 19 November 2010
In this issue:
- Combined Services gear up for Samoa
- France v Fiji
- Samoa Gutsy in Defeat

Issue 08 - Friday 12 November 2010
In this issue:
- Super Sevens Trio Headline Series Warm-up
- NZ Sevens Stars Graduate to Super 15
- Deacon Manu to Captain Fiji
- Team and Player Analysis
- What can the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Program do for your Union?

Issue 07 - Friday 5 November 2010
In this issue:
- Inaugural Asia-Pacific Women's Sevens Tournament
- IRB Regulation 9
- IRFU - High Performance Coach Monitoring
- Effects of Learning Styles on Coaching

Issue 06 - Friday 29 October 2010
In this issue:
- Pools decided for inaugural Asia-Pacific Women's Sevens Tournament
- Cook Islands' Women debut in Borneo
- Flying Fijians named for Europe Tour
- Are we missing an opportunity at the line-out?

Issue 05 - Friday 22 October 2010
In this issue:
- IRB Announce Development Award Winner
- Tonga A push Argentina A in the America Rugby Championship
- An update on attack

Issue 04 - Friday 15 October 2010
In this issue:
- Australia win their first ever Oceania Sevens title
- New Zealand win Gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens
- What emerged from the Pacific Nations Cup?

Issue 03 - Friday 24 September 2010
In this issue:
- Samoa great Uale Mai to miss Commonwealth Games
- Tana Umaga joins prominent volunteers in volunteering for Rugby World Cup 2011
- Australian Schoolboys win tour opener in Samoa
- IRB Legacy Programmes
- Encouraging coaching at the Pacific Rugby Cup

Issue 02 - Friday 17 September 2010
In this issue:
- Samoa are crowned 2010 Oceania U19s Champions
- 2010 Oceania Sevens Championship Draw Released
- Oceania Regional Development Workshop a Great Success
- Vanuatu's First IRB Educator
- RWC 2011 Times Announced
- Tutorial by Lee Smith "In Anticipation of RWC 2011"

Issue 01 - Friday 10 September 2010
In this issue:
- Grass Roots Rugby in New Caledonia
- Playing to your Core Strength