Richard Ewart
Longtime journalist and broadcaster. Host of Pacific Beat/Review on ABC Radio Australia. Also presented shows at SBS, BBC and Mediacorp Singapore.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Richard Ewart
The decision by Fiji Rugby to sign a memorandum of understanding with China Rugby was based on what the union says was the need to take quick but considered steps to secure the long term viability of the sport in the islands. Jenny Seeto from the union's Board of Trustees was in Beijing to seal the landmark deal. And she says it will reap benefits for Fiji Rugby, in the face of the NRL making fast strides in Fiji and across the Pacific with significant outside financial support.
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4 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Richard Ewart
After 15 rounds of Super Rugby action, it all comes down to the last home and way game of the season for Moana Pasifika against the Hurricanes at the Cake Tin in Wellington. It's win or bust, do or die, for head coach Tana Umaga and his team, if they are to make finals for the first time in the short history of the franchise. And it was all going so well for Moana, with three wins in a row, but then carnage when they were torn apart by the Chiefs a week ago.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Richard Ewart
The village of Hanuabada on the fringes of Port Moresby is regarded as the hub of Papua New Guinea's cricketing world. Over many years it has produced a long line of national team players - men and women. But it hasn't always been that way - turn the clock back a few decades and PNG's second city Lae was at the top of the tree.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Richard Ewart
A new academy has just been launched by Vanuatu Cricket, with the aim of drawing in the best male and female talent from across the country, and building a new generation of national team players. The venture is being underpinned by funding partner Interchange, and the year-long programme of skills and academic training will be managed by Head of High Performance, Chris Laffan.
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1 month ago |
abc.net.au | Richard Ewart
Whether they make the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs or not, Moana Pasifika have already had their best ever season, and were they to topple championship favourites the Chiefs this weekend, the new kids on the block would complete a grand slam over all five New Zealand teams.
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