Football

Ben Ryan joins Brentford FC

Talei Matairakula Multimedia Sports Journalist [email protected]

June 28, 2022 5:10 am

[Source: Brentford FC]

Former Fiji 7s and Olympic Gold medal-winning Coach Ben Ryan has taken on a new role, this time in the sport of football.

The former rugby union player joins English Premier League club Brentford FC as the Director of Elite Performance.

The 50-year-old officially starts today ahead of the start of pre-season training as Brentford prepare for the 2022/23 Premier League season.

Article continues after advertisement

Ryan coached the England team for six years and then held the same role with the Fiji 7s team.

He was in charge of the Fiji side when rugby sevens was introduced to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 where the national team won its maiden gold medal.

[Source: Brentford FC]

Judgement in Bainimarama and Qiliho case next Thursday

RWC: Flying Fijians in France: 04/10/23

RWC: Flying Fijians videos: 04/10/23

Silent tribute for late DPP

Farmers' flourishing harvest of $2m monthly

Westpac to remain in Fiji and PNG

Government struggles to retain skilled engineers

Professor Narsey to launch book "Towards a Decent Fiji"

53% tourists experienced Fiji for the first time: survey

NFA investigates cause of fatal fire

Villagers to live in tents a little longer

Fiji through to the OFC Futsal Nations Cup semi-finals

US FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID shot, shares rise

Flying Fijians qualify for 2027 RWC

66 players for Netball National Academy

Trouble brews in Lautoka camp

$15k sponsorship for Rewa’s IDC prep

New Zealand complete group play with perfect record at OFC Futsal Nations Cup

WHO says no new cases of Nipah virus detected since Sept 15

Saukuru pays courtesy visit to Fiji Football

Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker in historic vote

Trump hit with gag order after lashing out at court clerk in NY fraud case

Lomani is world class: Raiwalui

David Beckham takes family to premiere of candid new Netflix documentary about his life

Career Expo to empower students, youths: Kishore

2050 strategy to be endorsed in the Cook Islands

Tahiti edge out New Caledonia to book semi-final berth

Sadrugu arrives in Brive

Stepson guilty of sexual offense charges

At least 21 dead after Italian bus carrying tourists falls from Venice overpass

Fiji wary of Vanuatu

Coral reef assessment to benefit Fiji’s ocean resources

IDC set for explosive start

C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction

Arsenal suffer double blow with Saka injured in loss to Lens

US agency, California gathering details of accident involving robot taxi and pedestrian

'Swift effect' prompts viewership spike for Chiefs-Jets game

Chicago Fire offer fans credit amid Messi uncertainty

Tonga to be the next host for PIF Leaders Meeting

Hospitality workers, Las Vegas casinos in crunch time for labor talks

Ministry of Youth and Sports presents reguregu to Tuisova’s family

Closing submissions in high profile case today

Fijiana XV reminded to unleash full potential

Chanel shows mismatched hems and flip-flops at Paris Fashion Week

Solomon Islands hit the front early to secure semi-final spot

Americas rights court condemns violence against Haiti journalists

Bangladesh takes interest in Fiji's development

Text message that changed it all for Tuqiri

Man United misery continues as Galatasaray win 3-2 at Old Trafford

Burnley beat Luton 2-1 for first league win of the season

Braga come from two goals down to stun Union 3-2 with last-gasp winner

Oyarzabal and Mendez on target as Real Sociedad win 2-0 at Salzburg

Canada wants private talks with India to resolve diplomatic spat

Tabuya hopeful of a special court setup

State Lands Act review to address outstanding arrears

Fiji faces massive Futsal battle

Consumers voice concerns and call for fairness

First Spartan Race expected to be a thriller

Redefining tourism for a sustainable future

Internal standards enough motivation for All Blacks, says Foster

Sinner powers past Alcaraz to book Beijing final with Medvedev

India optimistic about its relations with Fiji

Cook Islands to make submissions on behalf of Fiji and Tuvalu

France captain Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday

Media Council setup soon

Tourism Fiji India receives award

Toby Keith shares update on stomach cancer battle

Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac icon, now has her own mini-me Barbie

Republican US Rep Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as speaker

Police examines forensic evidence for Labasa teen’s death

RWC: Flying Fijians in France: 03/10/23

Portugal fear Fijian physicality

Fiji is most disciplined, best at breakdown

104-year-old US woman skydives from plane, aiming for record

Image-based abuse on the rise

Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson to divorce

Toganivalu exemplified spirit of giving back

Gavoka eyes Indian investors

Efforts underway to implement green tourism certification

High hopes for Rewa despite setback

Afghan embassy in Delhi cease operations

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift could save movie theaters

Venezuela's political opposition rejects request to delay primary

India's monsoon rains hit five-year low due to El Nino

Guinean student cycles across Africa for place at top Islamic university

New Supreme High Court Judge appointed

Spotlight on Fiji at the Pacific Fair in New Caledonia

Road diversion at Nawai to replace culvert

London hotspots brightened with colourful new artwork

Bangladesh dengue deaths top 1,000 in worst outbreak

Two confirmed, six out of RWC

Burned sugarcane affecting production

Australia expert to aid in Green Climate Fund access

Five debutants for WXV 3 Tournament

Endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia

Condolences pour in for Acting DPP Toganivalu

Primary healthcare is vital says WHO

UN authorizes Haiti security mission to fight gangs

Nemani teams up with Suva

Efforts underway to create a cyber secure nation

Disappointed Rugby Australia expect Jones to stay on until 2027

South Africa wing Mapimpi ruled out of World Cup

New Zealanders start voting in Oct. 14 general election

We'll take Eddie's credit card after game: Harris

QVSOB prepare for Golf tournament

Stella McCartney shows hot pants and sustainable fabric on Paris street

FHTA strikes deal with workers union

Farmers urged to assess roadwork before certification

Louis Vuitton applies geometric patterns to tailored classics

Former MP appears in court

New Zealand starts new tourism campaign as post-COVID visits lag

Australia PM rallies support for Indigenous referendum as early voting starts

Nepal committed to working together with Fiji

More than 100 Amazon dolphins found dead, heat and drought blamed

C-3PO's head, 'Titanic' costumes for sale at Propstore film auction

Ronaldo sparks fightback as Al-Nassr given Asian Champions League scare

Microsoft CEO says tech giants battling for content to build AI

Trump reaped over $1 billion in fraud

Corporal punishment not a solution: RFMF

Portugal coach fears Fijian physicality in Pool C clash

Rabuka stresses significance of US-PIF Summit

Fiji leads efforts to implement fisheries subsidies

All Blacks wary of lapses into ill-discipline

France flyhalf Jalibert warns team mates not to take Italy lightly

Minister outlines plans for sugar refinery

Minister highlights Fiji’s cybersecurity efforts

Anscombe retains flyhalf berth for Wales in Georgia test

Biles pulls off Yurchenko's double pike to be named after her at Worlds

Consultations key before implementing cannabis industry

Prasad emphasizes the vital role of MSMEs

Manchester United's Antony set for possible Galatasaray return

QVS celebrates 70 years of educating young boys

New Zealand book semi-final spot at OFC Nations Cup with big win over Fiji

Couple killed in grizzly bear attack in Canada's Banff National Park

Fiji taps into the Chinese tourism market

David Beckham reflects on highs and lows

Polish opposition holds massive Warsaw rally ahead of tight election

Fiji cautious of Portugal

President emphasizes interfaith unity

Fiji Futsal aware of host team's threat

U turn for Suva’s Tahioa

Government will uphold religious freedom: Vosarogo

Cornish, Kamoe win Open Singles category

Solomon Islands and Tahiti play out match for the ages at OFC Futsal Nations Cup

Visionary mindset needed to maintain tourism competitiveness

Pop star attends second Chiefs football game

Man dies in Australia after whale strikes boat

New policy to drive project implementation

Dame Helen Mirren speaks of 'delicate balance' in playing Golda Meir

McCarthy vows to survive ouster threat for avoiding shutdown

India out to end decade of hurt at home World Cup

Vivienne Westwood's own wardrobe raided to be used in Paris catwalk show

Attackers set off bomb at Turkish government building, both die

Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms

Jake Abraham: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor dies aged 56

Australia banks on Fiji's next performance

Investigation underway into death of farmer

Johar changes the release date of Yodha out of respect for Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas

Fiji Futsal to work on missed opportunities

Tragic Sigatoka fire claims a life

Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

Government plans to commercial bee industry

Minister emphasizes unity

$15,000 donation to assist RSA

Mourners hail dead Russian mercenary Prigozhin as hero of the people

Red Chillies team meets producers of Animal; averts ugly fight over screens for Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki and Prabhas’ Salaar

Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

'I'm not going to answer that': Townsend refuses specific Ireland question

Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force to release on October 2, 2024

Spain: Nightclub fire kills 13 in Murcia

Botia demonstrates 'Play like a Fijian' spirit

Vanuatu bounce back from opening day defeat at OFC Futsal Nations Cup

Rangers sack manager Beale after poor run of results

Navua aware of Suva's threat

South Africa bag bonus point win after Tonga test

Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

Utah’s Noelia Voigt crowned Miss USA 2023

Flying Fijians prepare for Portugal

Rabuka to propose peace zone vision at PIF meeting

Obscene videos and pictures are a concern: Kalouniwai

Formalization of Melanesian informal settlements

Maintain effective business relations, SPBD advises

RWC: Flying Fijians in France: 01/10/23

Lukaku and Pellegrini revive Roma with win against Frosinone

Australia win but still face early exit

VAR officials replaced after offside error in Liverpool defeat

Dogged 10-man Forest hold Brentford to 1-1 draw

Osimhen says unwavering love for Napoli following row

North Korean soccer players clash with referee after losing to Japan

Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after brave U.S. fightback

Athletics official in stable condition after being hit by hammer

Sabalenka shines in first match as No. 1, Vondrousova crashes in Beijing

History three-peats itself as Cleary masterclass gets Panthers home

We didn't get ahead of ourselves: Raiwalui

Win for NZ, New Caledonia holds Solomon Islands in Futsal Nations Cup

New Zealand PM tests COVID-positive two weeks before election

Becky G proudly shows her roots in ‘Esquinas,’ inspired by regional Mexican music

Coach commends Nayacalevu's leadership

Rabuka reflects on SDG progress

Challenges drive Tailevu-Naitasiri to achieve lofty goals