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Rookie Girls accompanying coach to the Harvey Norman Invitational, Simeli Kurisavulevu admits that limited equipment, a lack of training programmes and the ongoing challenge of developing coaches continue to be major hurdles in preparing players to perform at the required level. However, he says the programme has made steady progress in recent years, particularly in building the knowledge and experience of local coaches. “It’s a quite a challenge, because in terms of our equipment and training programmes and also more challenges in our trying to build up in coaches to get the players in the right place where they need…

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For Kinisalote Vusama and Adi Taina Delailovu, the Fiji Bulikula Rise Rookie Tour is the reward for years of sacrifice and perseverance. Having lost her father at the age of four, 21 year old Vusama was raised by her single mother alongside her six siblings. After returning from the 2023 Pacific Games, she became critically ill and was told she might never fly again, but she defied the odds to return to rugby league and pursue a dream that isn’t just hers, but her whole family’s as well. “After coming back from the South Pacific Games in 2023, I got…

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A passion for fabrication and welding has taken Fiji National University (FNU) apprentice Joseph Daucakamana from the workshop floor in Labasa to the international stage, where he proudly represented Fiji and FNU at the International Skills Competition in Timor-Leste. The second-year apprentice, who is employed by the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC), competed in the welding category at the prestigious regional Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) competition. The event marked a historic milestone as it was FNU’s first participation in the international competition. For Joseph, being selected to represent the University was both an honour and a proud moment.…

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