Sewabu encourages youngsters

Fiji Rugby CEO Koli Sewabu has encouraged young women pursuing rugby across the country to fully commit to the sport, emphasizing its evolution into a viable career path for aspiring athletes. Speaking at the launch of the Weet-Bix Raluve Championship in Suva on Wednesday, Sewabu highlighted the substantial growth of women's rugby in recent years and the expanding opportunities available at the professional level.

He stated that with more pathways now open to female players, building a rugby career has become significantly more achievable than in the past. Sewabu urged young athletes to capitalize on these opportunities, noting that sport can provide an alternative avenue for success and a sustainable livelihood. The championship serves as a crucial platform for emerging talent to showcase their abilities on the national stage.

Sewabu also reminded participating teams that coaches from Fiji's national sevens and 15s programs, as well as the Fijian Drua women's side, will be closely monitoring performances throughout the Raluve Championship. "We have a lot of support and development for women in rugby. We have the Fijiana 7s, 15s and the Drua Women, so there are plenty of opportunities now for you," he said. "So I’m encouraging all of you who want to play rugby to go for it and don't look back."

The Weet-Bix Raluve Championship is set to kick off this weekend, offering another significant platform for emerging talent to demonstrate their skills. The event underscores Fiji Rugby's commitment to developing and promoting women's participation and success in the sport.

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We have a lot of support and development for women in rugby. We have the Fijiana 7s, 15s and the Drua Women, so there are plenty of opportunities now for you. So I’m encouraging all of you who want to play rugby to go for it and dont look back.