Polynesian Rugby Federation
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]
Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby[1] | |
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Sport | Rugby union |
Founded | 2015[1] |
President | Laurent Tardieu |
Men's coach | Romi Ropati |
Website | FPR.com |
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.
References
- "Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby - Administration - Présentation". www.federationpolynesiennederugby.com.
- "Tahiti rugby players pull out of Mini Games". 8 December 2017.
- "Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby - Bureau Fédéral - 2016-2019". www.federationpolynesiennederugby.com.
- "Fédération Polynésienne de Rugby - Bureau Fédéral - 2019-2020..." www.federationpolynesiennederugby.com.