Nadi to host leg of World Seven’s Series if the bid proposal to World Rugby is successful - PM

Nadi to host leg of World Seven’s Series if the bid proposal to World Rugby is successful - PM

By Iva Danford
17/03/2018

The Prime Minister and President of Fiji Rugby Union Voreqe Bainimarama has announced that Nadi will host a leg of the World Seven’s Series if the bid proposal to World Rugby is successful.

Bainimarama made this announcement at the Fiji rugby Union awards Gala dinner at the Sheraton Fiji Resort in Denarau.

He says this includes the transformation of Prince Charles Park into a rugby amphitheatre, FRU's Field of Dreams, where a temporary infrastructure will deliver a 20,000 capacity venue.

The Prime Minister says that the bid is based on hosting the event in Nadi, accessing the glorious Denarau hotels and facilities, capitalising on the short distances between airports, hotels, match and training venues to make the Fiji leg genuinely a unique event from a player experience perspective.

He says FRU's bid outlines plans to mount a unique and successful leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, and demonstrates clearly that Fiji is ready and able to take its place on the HSBC circuit.

0% buffered00:00Current time00:00

Bainimarama says FRU is bidding for a combined Men's and Women's tournament.

He says FRU is prepared to host either a standalone event in Fiji or to twin with another Host Union, and has proposed that its Tournament leg be the opening event of the HSBC Series each year putting Fiji, as the spiritual home of Sevens, firmly in the spotlight.

FRU Chairman Francis Kean says they have left no stone unturned in the preparation of the bid and believe they have, with the leaders of the bid team Brian Thorburn and Greg Peters, put together a very credible and compelling proposal.

The Prime Minister also handed over a bonus cheque of $25, 000 to the Fiji Airways Mens 7s Captain Jerry Tuwai for winning Hamilton 7s.

The Former national 7s rep and coach Alifereti Dere was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame.
The other Awards that was given last night includes:
  • 2017 7s Player of the Year Award -  Kalione Nasoko
  • 2017 XV player of the year  - Leone Nakarawa was named the.
  • Drua player of the Year  - Mosese Voka
  • Local player of the year award - Mosese Voka
  • Referee of the Year Award - Tevita Rokovereni
  • Administrator of the Year Award - Rewa rugby's Petero
  • Coach of the Year Award - Suva coach Saiasi Fuli
  • Team of the year Award - Nadroga Rugby  
  • U20 player of the Year Award - Temo Mayanavanua 
  • Women's XV player of the year -  Mere Moto 
FEATURE NEWS
Bau delegation presents traditional gifts to Tui Nayau ahead of installation as Tui Lau
In recognition of the strong ties between Lau and the chiefly island of Bau, the Bauan delegation has presented its tradition gift to the Tui Nayau, R...
7 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Māori and Vuanirewa chiefly families reconnect through Tui Lau installation
The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō, and her family have been looking forward to witnessing the installation of the Sau kei ...
4 hours ago

Lakeba Sub-divisional Hospital celebrate 50th anniversary
It was a day of celebration as the staff of Lakeba Sub-divisional Hospital celebrated the hospital's 50th anniversary with the daughter of the late ...
6 hours ago

Positive signs for Fiji as tariff talks continue ahead of extended August 1 deadline
As U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for increased tariffs has been extended, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman ...
7 hours ago

FCCC warns of AI-generated deepfake scam using fake news video and investment claims
People are being alerted to a highly deceptive scam video currently circulating online which is a deepfake, generated using artificial intelligence ...
7 hours ago

Radrodro urges students to research TSLS programs and choose career paths Fiji needs
Students should also know and do research about programs in the TSLS and not follow their friends while enrolling in courses that they regret ...
9 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Professor Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on the 2025/2026 National Budget.
13 hours ago

Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
3 days ago

CFL 40th Birthday
CFL’s 40th Anniversary celebrations to culminate with free concert at Albert Park on ...
5 days ago

TOP