Polynesian Rugby Federation
Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby[1]
SportRugby union
Founded2015[1] (2015[1])
PresidentLaurent Tardieu
Men's coachRomi Ropati
WebsiteFPR.com

The Polynesian Rugby Federation (French: Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby FPR) also known as Polynesian Rugby Federation-Tahiti (French: Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby-Tahiti) is the governing body for rugby union in Tahiti. It is responsible for the Tahitian national team and the Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby-Tahiti that administers the country's professional leagues.[1]

History

Due to Many Tahitians involved in the sport not recognizing the president of the FTR, the Polynesian Rugby Federation was formed in 2015.[1] In 2018, FTR who is affiliated with World Rugby had to pull out of the Pacific Mini Games(Pacific Games) sevens rugby tournament due to not having the government of French Polynesia's support.[2] This is because the government instead supports FPR.

Presidents

  • Apolosi Foliaki (2016-2019)[3]
  • Laurent Tardieu (2019–2020)[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby - Administration - Présentation". www.federationpolynesiennederugby.com.
  2. ↑ "Tahiti rugby players pull out of Mini Games". 8 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby - Bureau Fédéral - 2016-2019". www.federationpolynesiennederugby.com.
  4. ↑ "Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby - Bureau Fédéral - 2019-2020..." www.federationpolynesiennederugby.com.


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