Tailevu Club Comp Gaining Momentum

Clubs wanting to play in the Tailevu Rugby Union competition will have to pay for their registration fee of $1500 by tomorrow. This was confirmed to SUNsports by TRU secretary Josefa Turaganivalu as their pre-season matches continued at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori yesterday. “This is the second of our pre-season competition and it’s a bonus for the clubs as they participate to prepare for the upcoming season,” he said.

“Right now, the purpose of holding these pre-season games is materialising and we’re now getting there. As of today, we’ve had a good turnout of fans.” Turaganivalu said when the club competition gets underway it’s back to playing 80 minutes rugby as they focus on preparing their teams (under-19 and major) for the

Qionimaravu rugby team playing at the Tailevu Rugby Union at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori on February 16,2019. Photo: Simione Haravanua

Skipper Cup Premiership. Tailevu Rugby have been known for producing top players like Waisiki Masirewa, Inoke Male, Seremaia Bai, Meli Tamanitoakula, James Vuli, Henry Seniloli, Sunia Sevu, Jone Kaila, Apenisa Sassen, Lance Whippy, Rupeni Caucaunibuca, Epeli Ruivadra and so on.

Results: Cautata 5-0 Natakala, Qionimaravu 3-10, Nasausau, Nausori 10-5 Kasavu, Cadranasiga 10-27 Vunimono, Cautata 12-0 Kuku, Vunivaivai 5-3 Qionimaravu, Bau 7-8 Kasavu.