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7 new programmes launched by FNRL on the pathway to the 2025 World Cup

7 new programmes launched by FNRL on the pathway to the 2025 World Cup

By Naveel Krishant
24/02/2021
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The Fiji National Rugby League has launched 7 new programs today that will enable them to develop players for the 2025 World Cup and also to reach the unreachable in terms of the sport.

FNRL Acting CEO Don Natabe says the program is a holistic approach to assist players to develop the skills and mindset of the sport.

Natabe says with this program they can also develop players in the Northern Division and the maritime regions who have the skillset to join the national team.

He says the sport of rugby league has now become a centre sport in the country and they are thankful to their partners for making the launch possible.

The seven new programs include the league trainers accreditation and education program, the community upskilling program, improving the lives of women through rugby league, life skills training program, league of legends academy system, rising league champions and the rugby league foundation clubs program.

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