Vanuatu Rugby Football Union

Vanuatu Rugby Football Union 🇻🇺

📌Position: Growth Union Development Officer

📜About the Role

Are you passionate about growing rugby union and building sustainable sports programs? The Vanuatu Rugby Football Union (‘VRFU’) is seeking a Growth Union Development Officer to lead the transformation from a volunteer-driven organisation into a professionally managed union. This pivotal role will strengthen operational capacity, develop sustainable funding streams, and implement governance systems that enable recruitment and retention of paid personnel.

You will also support other emerging rugby unions across Oceania facing similar challenges, working closely with the Sport for Development Program Officer and Media & Communications Officer to build strategic partnerships and unlock commercial opportunities for long-term sustainability.

📚Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Sports Management or equivalent is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years experience in rugby development.
• World Rugby Educator or Trainer accreditation is advantageous.

📌Location: Vanuatu (with regional support across Oceania)
⏳Term: 1 year and 11 months commencing 16 February 2026 to 14 January 2028
💵 Salary: Vt3,978,500 per annum (including VNPF) – with possible additional employment benefits

Join us in shaping the future of rugby union in Vanuatu and across Oceania!

To apply, send your CV and cover letter by email to Ali La’au ([email protected]) and Miri Tuinona ([email protected]) no later than Wednesday 28 January 2026 by 4:00pm (Vanuatu Time (VUT) UTC+11:00).

Vanuatu Rugby Football Union presents a big thank-you to Ifira Blackbird Rugby Club for leading the Community Rugby Competition this festive season. Your initiative united our rugby family and showcased community Rugby development.

The competition was a great success as we head into 2026.

DRIPS values will guide us Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Passion, Solidarity.

Happy New Year 2026!

Pre-season planning starts now for February 2026.

VRFU 🏉

💚💛 Ifira Rugby Club — keeping Community Rugby alive this festive season and guiding our youths toward a brighter future! 🏉✨

A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and the Ifira Island community — your support powers every game, every try, and every smile. 🙌👏

Happy Family Day to everyone! 🥳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 May your day be filled with joy, connection, and cherished moments. 🎉

We’re buzzing for the Finals next week — let’s show our pride in the colors: Ifira green & yellow, and Vanuatu red, yellow, green & black. 💚💛❤️💛💚🖤🇻🇺

See you at the finals! Let’s rally behind our teams with energy and sportsmanship.

The Vanuatu Rugby Union extends its heartfelt thanks to the Nelson Bay Groupers Junior Rugby team for visiting Ifira and playing two great games with the Ifira Youths. Your visit truly embodied the spirit of friendship and community rugby.

We look forward to strengthening this partnership and continuing to grow the game together.

A special thank you to the Chief of Ifira Island Teriki Paunimanu Mantoi Kalsakau III for his support and involvement in making this exchange possible.

Up Vanuatu! Up Community Rugby at Ifira! 💚💛


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🏉🔥 The countdown is on! Get ready for fast-paced action, big hits, and island pride on full display at the Vanuatu Rugby Union 10s Tournament! 🇻🇺✨

Gather your crew, wear your team colours, and come support the future of rugby in Vanuatu. This is more than a game—it’s our passion, our culture, our spirit! 💯🙌

Game Officials Training!!💯

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Thank yu lo attention blo yufla everiwan!! 🙏

(Note: Kick off rugby games soon) 🔥🇻🇺

Last week, we lost a true leader in Vanuatu Rugby Football Union. Cissy was a hardworking and dedicated woman whose passion and commitment helped shape the growth of rugby in Vanuatu. Through her years of leadership in the Vanuatu Rugby Football Union, she inspired many with her strength, humility, and tireless efforts. 💯🇻🇺

Cissy was more than just a leader — she was a passionate advocate for rugby and a role model for all. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone she impacted both on and off the field. 🤍

Rest in Peace, Cissy — you will always be remembered!! 🕊

🎉🏉 Congratulations Ifira Blackbird Rugby Club!🏉🎉

The Vanuatu Rugby Football Union (VRFU) extends its warmest congratulations to Ifira Blackbird Rugby Club for successfully hosting the 2025 Ascension Day 7s on 29th May 2025 at Korman Stadium.

Your commitment to excellence both on and off the field was evident throughout the tournament. VRFU especially commends your outstanding efforts in promoting the 5 Rugby Values – DRIPS (Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Solidarity) across all aspects of the event.

👏🏾 From organizing teams to maintaining a spirit of DRIPS and community celebration, the Ascension Day 7s truly reflected the power of rugby to unite and inspire.

We look forward to fostering more partnerships like this with other Rugby Union Clubs and development agencies to continue growing and strengthening the sport we all love across Vanuatu. 🇻🇺💪🏾

ASCENSION SEVENS POOL!! 🇻🇺

HOSTED BY IFIRA BLACKBIRD RUGBY CLUB!! 🔥💯🏉

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ASCENSION SEVENS!! 💯

HOSTED BY IFIRA BLACKBIRD RUGBY CLUB!! 💯

DATE: 29TH MAY 2025
TIME: 7:00am
FIELD: KORMAN STADIUM

DON'T MISS IT!! 🔥🇻🇺

Tafea Rugby Union Project, 25 Rugby Balls coming down to Lenakel Tanna for you. Thanks again to everyone to ensure we get Tafea Rugby Union up and running.