{"id":46198,"date":"2025-08-05T21:04:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/46198\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:04:10","slug":"fiji-rugby-strikes-landmark-deal-with-qatar-fbc-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/46198\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiji Rugby strikes landmark deal with Qatar \u2013 FBC News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[Source: Fiji Rugby\/Facebook]<\/p>\n

In a significant move to deepen its global footprint, the Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Qatar Rugby Federation to foster closer collaboration between the two rugby nations.<\/p>\n

The three-year agreement, effective from June 11, 2025, outlines a wide-ranging partnership aimed at strengthening rugby development in both countries.<\/p>\n

The MOU includes player exchanges, coaching programs, international training camps and commercial ventures with an option to extend beyond 2028.<\/p>\n

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As part of the agreement, both federations have committed to exchanging key delegations, including coaches, referees, medical personnel and performance analysts.<\/p>\n

They will also work together to organize international friendly matches and training camps for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams across all age groups.<\/p>\n

In addition, the partnership will promote joint initiatives in the areas of sports science, sports medicine and referee development.<\/p>\n

Commercially, the two unions will explore collaborative ventures, including projects to enhance rugby infrastructure in their respective countries.<\/p>\n

FRFU Chairman John Sanday welcomed the partnership, calling it a forward-thinking step in Fiji Rugby\u2019s strategic vision to build international alliances.<\/p>\n

\u201cPartnering with Qatar opens new avenues for our players and coaches. We are excited about potential training camps, friendly matches and shared commercial opportunities that will benefit rugby in Fiji.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also credited the Fiji Embassy in Qatar for their behind-the-scenes efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI salute the perseverance and untiring efforts of the Fiji Embassy Office with the able leadership of His Excellency, Siddiq Faizal Riyad Koya to get this over the line. I am also deeply grateful for the reception and respect accorded to us from Mr. Yousuf Al-Kuwari, President, Official Committee for Rugby and Hockey of Qatar.\u201d<\/p>\n

A joint committee will be established to oversee the implementation of the MOU, with a detailed annual program to be confirmed every September.<\/p>\n

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