Josh Matavesi’s ready smile belies the loss of his mother as a teen, writes Ali Stokes. This feature first appeared in Rugby world magazine in November.
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The opportunities and the obstacles for Pacific Islands rugby – a special report
Following Rugby World's recent trip to the Pacific Islands, we celebrate the importance of the game in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga – and highlight the running battles taking place off…
Agen and Tonga hooker Paula Ngauamo
Food, faith and funny men all come up in this conversation with Agen and Tonga hooker Paula Ngauamo
How Rugby World Cup 2019 is helping to rebuild Kamaishi
Kamaishi was hit by the 2011 tsunami but next year will host two RWC 2019 games. Rich Freeman reports from the opening of the Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium
Namibia qualify for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Win over Kenya seals Africa Gold Cup triumph for Namibia – and a place in Pool B at Japan 2019
Pacific Combine creates new player pathway on islands
Rugby World gets the lowdown on the Pacific Combine – how it works and which players have been identified
Why there needs to be a Pacific Islands Super Rugby team
Rugby World finds out what those in the Pacific Islands think of having a Super Rugby team
Women’s rugby growing fast in Oceania
Rugby World finds out what the state of play is with women’s rugby in the Oceania region
Rugby World’s Pacific Islands special issue
A celebration of Pacific Islands rugby – and the 50 most influential people in rugby right now
What it’s like to be caught up in European rugby’s eligibility crisis
This year's Belgium-Spain match descended into chaos. Ollie Claxton, who unwittingly caused Belgium to be docked points, offers his take on the ensuing eligibility debacle