Paradise Beverages has invested over $300,000 into the 2024-2025 Fiji Bitter Sevens series, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to grassroots rugby development in Fiji.
At the launch event, Mike Spencer, General Manager of Paradise Beverages, emphasized the significance of sponsorships in supporting local communities. He noted that the company has been backing rugby for 48 years, with their first event being the Fiji Bitter 7s in 1976. Spencer expressed pride in contributing to the growth of rugby in Fiji and highlighted the success of players who have progressed from their tournaments to represent Fiji in various national teams.
The upcoming Fiji Bitter Sevens series will feature 12 tournaments, comprising six legs with two tournaments each, taking place from October to March. Spencer extended his best wishes to the tournament organizers, teams, and fans for the series.
Rovereto Nayacalevu, the chief executive officer of the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU), stated that the Fiji Bitter Sevens series serves as a crucial platform for identifying new talents. He appreciated Paradise Beverages for their longstanding support of Fijian rugby, acknowledging the positive impact their contributions have had on local communities involved in the series.
The scheduled tournaments for the 2024-2025 Fiji Bitter Sevens series are as follows:
– Kadavu 7s – Namalata School Ground, Vunisea (October 3 – 5)
– Malake 7s – Narauyabe Sports Ground, Rakiraki (October 10 – 12)
– Mataso 7s – Nadovu Ground, Lautoka (November 15 – 16)
– Yalovata 7s – Nasau Park, Levuka (November 21 – 23)
– Yasawa 7s – Churchill Park, Lautoka (December 6 – 7)
– Wairiki 7s – Wairiki Parish Grounds, Taveuni (December 11 – 14)
– Labasa 7s – Subrail Park, Labasa (January 9 – 11)
– Savusavu 7s – Ganilau Park, Savusavu (January 16 – 18)
– Nahehevia 7s – Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka (February 13 – 15)
– Tabadamu 7s – Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori (February 20 – 22)
– Nawaka 7s – Prince Charles Park, Nadi (March 20 – 22)
– Marist 7s – HFC Stadium, Suva (March 27 – 29)