Tawake travels far to support his sister

Tawake Tanikorolevu made a significant journey, traveling four hours from his village in the highlands of Naitasiri to Nausori, to cheer for his sister, Akisi Nairuru, during her rugby match.

Nairuru, a player for the Northern Bulls, helped her team achieve a hard-fought 27-25 victory against Northland at Cakobau Park in the Ranadi Cup competition. For the 35-year-old Tanikorolevu, witnessing his sister pursue her rugby dreams and emerge victorious was a particularly special moment.

"I just came here today to watch my sister play, Akisi Nairuru," Tanikorolevu shared. "Just seeing her here celebrating with the team after their win was quite emotional for me. This team has been through a lot in preparing for this tournament, and I am more than happy to travel just to watch them play." He emphasized the importance of supporting young women in their chosen activities.

The Ranadi Cup competition will continue with its fourth round next week, with the Northern Bulls aiming to build on their recent success.

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I just came here today to watch my sister play, Akisi Nairuru. Just seeing her here celebrating with the team after their win was quite emotional for me. This team has been through a lot in preparing for this tournament, and I am more than happy to travel just to watch them play.