1 January, 2026, 3:40 am Central - 23°C Clouds

FRU to put players and staff on leave without pay if COVID-19 crisis continues - O’Connor

FRU to put players and staff on leave without pay if COVID-19 crisis continues - O’Connor

By Navitalai Naivalurua
15/04/2020
Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor

Fiji Rugby Union CEO John O’Connor says if the COVID-19 crisis continues, the organisation will consider putting players and staff on leave without pay.

The FRU headquarters has been closed and skeleton staff are working from home.

O’Connor says they hope that this will not end in such a situation, but they must keep in mind that businesses are closing, and thousands of employees have lost their jobs and they must be prepared for the worst.

The CEO has advised all working employees, contracted staff, players, coaches and consultants of Fiji Rugby about working for only 3-days in a week.

O’Connor says staff who have balances will continue to take their leave.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Thousands welcome 2026 at FM96 Big Night Out at Albert Park
Thousands of people turned up with their families and friends to welcome 2026 at the FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone at Albert Park. The crowd enj...
3 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Returning peacekeepers to assist Police, mini budget possible - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced new initiatives for 2026, including a strategic review of peacekeeping efforts, including returning ...
3 hours ago

Fuel prices up while gas down from tomorrow
Get ready to dig a bit deeper into your pockets for fuel in the new year as prices are going up but the good news is that the price of gas is coming ...
7 hours ago

I can't comment on Fiji Sports Council as it is a current investigation - Rokoika
Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika says she cannot make any comments on Fiji Sports Council Executive Chairman, Gilbert Vakalalabure because ...
8 hours ago

Fiji at a crossroads due to leadership failure – Chaudhry
There is a need for bold and decisive leadership to tackle the many challenges Fiji faces as a nation, and the country cannot go on like ...
10 hours ago

Join the Fun: FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone countdown kicks off at 6pm
The countdown has begun – in just one hour, the FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone, supported by Legend FM, will kick off, bringing an evening of ...
10 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
9 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
10 days ago

Tribunal case of suspended Commissioner of Corrections Dr Nakarawa
Tribunal proceedings for suspended Corrections Commissioner Dr Nakarawa are underway, focusing on allegations of misbehaviour during his tenure as ...
10 days ago

TOP