The Fiji Rugby Union Trust Board has announced the inclusion of two new unions into its growing Rugby Vuvale which are the Taveuni Rugby Union and the Kadavu Rugby Union which are going to be participating in the Vodafone Vanua Championship for the 2024 season.
FRU’s General Manager of Operations and Development, Sale Sorovaki says the two unions both bring a shared passion for the game with a strong player base which enhances the level of competition and promises an even more exhilarating and competitive season for players and fans alike.
Sale says the addition of the two unions will provide rugby enthusiasts with a more intense and thrilling sporting experience.
He says the expansion of the provincial competitions brings a lot of excitement to a new player and fan base and they acknowledge the contributions by stakeholders from both unions to make their dream a reality.
He adds both unions have already produced competitive teams at local 7s and 15s competitions that were sanctioned by Fiji Rugby, where the local rugby community have caught a glimpse of the player base available to the two island Unions.
Kadavu Rugby Union Manager Manoa Baro says they are blessed to have been given this opportunity to be joining the FRU Rugby Vuvale again.
Baro says it has been 16 years since the last time they have played in a competition under the FRU banner and they are grateful to be back.
Taveuni Rugby Union coaching panel representative Elia Mataitoga says this is a huge milestone for them and they are looking forward to exposing the talents that their players have.
The 2024 Vodafone Vanua Cup Championship kicks off on the 24th of February alongside the Skipper Cup Competition and the ANZ Marama Cup Championship.
