The Manusina are competing in the Asia Pacific Women's Championship. Photo: Facebook/Manu Samoa
Rugby in the Pacific continues to go through some critical phases as World Rugby works with the region's rugby nations on mapping pathways and player development plans.
Fiji and Tonga are searching for head coaches to lead their respective teams; in the build up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, and both World Rugby and the New Zealand Rugby Union say critical decisions need to be made and steps taken to ensure the game continues to thrive and acheive the highest levels possible.
RNZ Pacific's senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora has the story.
