Tonga Wrap Up Tonga had a whirlwind of a campaign at the 2023 Rugby World cup. Competing in the toughest pool in the tournament Tonga had an uphill climb from the start having the world number 1 Ireland who were on a 15 game win streak heading into the tournament as their first game. They also had to [...]
Launched in 2018, The Pacific Rugby combine is a World Rugby funded programme that gives emerging talent from Fiji, Tonga and Samoa the opportunity to access some of the world’s best coaches, strength and conditioning coaches and lifestyle mentors which prepares these players for a potential career in the modern elite rugby environment. World Rugby announced this initiative [...]
On August 9th at 11:00 am, the HPU Academy Field became the venue for a session attended by 11 women from the HPU Academy. Alongside their coach and physio, they gathered to learn about Pacific Rugby Players (PRP) - an organization dedicated to supporting Pacific rugby players. This session provided valuable insight into PRP's mission and objectives, empowering [...]
Rugby in Samoa is set to see a boost as Natanya Potoi steps into the role of Player Development Manager. With an extensive background in anti-doping and a deep understanding of athletes' needs, Potoi is all set to champion Samoa's promising rugby talent. Excited to Make a Difference In discussing her new role, Potoi emphasized her excitement about [...]
Personal Development Managers (PDMs) in rugby often have diverse backgrounds. Gaylene stands out among her peers with an academic background, having taught at the University of South Pacific for several years. Combining her educational experience with her psychology background, she offers unique insights and support to her players. Gaylene's current responsibilities include fostering personal growth in players hailing [...]