Outrigger Backs Bayleys Coral Coast Sevens

Outrigger Backs Bayleys Coral                                      Coast Sevens

Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji has renewed its sponsorship of the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens. 
 
The five-star resort, recently recognised by Trip Advisor as the number one family resort in Australia and the South Pacific, and the best Family Resort in the Pacific Islands as awarded this week by a leading Australian travel publication, will be a Prime Partner of the tournament at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on November 13-15. 

Peter Hopgood, General Manager, said they were delighted to continue their support for a fifth consecutive year. 

"We are thrilled that this fantastic event is returning to the Coral Coast," he said. "The international teams, media and special guests attending have raised the profile of the region since it began in 2010 and we expect this will continue in the years ahead. 

"Last year we were privileged to host Waisale Serevi, Ben Gollings and Sir Gordon Tietjens - three legends of sevens - and we know there will be more big names on our shores not only for the delights of the Coral Coast but also the high-quality action at Lawaqa Park." 

Almost 40 teams, including at least 15 from overseas, are expected for the tournament. 

Rangataua (New Zealand), Lauli'i Lions (Samoa) and Serevi Selects (USA) have all confirmed participation in the 24-team men's competition, while 2012 winners Aussie Pearls headline the field in the 12-strong women's section. 

Tournament Director Nick Jordan said they were in discussions with additional teams from New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and the USA to join defending champions Yamacia and a host of other Fijian sides, including Outrigger. 

"We are very grateful for the continued support of the Outrigger on the Lagoon . Fiji who assist in many ways, from accommodation and meals to providing chairs, tables and marquees," he said. "We also look forward to the Outrigger staff team challenging for the $33,000 first prize!" 

Bayleys Real Estate (Fiji) is the title sponsor for a second year while additional partners will be announced in coming weeks. 

 

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Fiji Coral Coast Rugby Sevens

Champion Fiji sevens teams battling it out in the Fiji Coral Coast Sevens tournament include:
 

• Waimanu sevens team, one of the top teams in the country and the runner up to the Digicel sevens team that won the Suva International sevens in January 2010. The club plays under the Naitasiri Rugby Union and produces many of Fiji's finest players, such as Rokini Kiliraki, Sailosi Naiteqe and Lemeki Duidomo
• Red Rock, one of the top Suva teams, which has produced players like Lepani Nabuliwaqa
• Police Suva/Lautoka/Labasa/Mobile, the police rugby teams always provide competitive sevens rugby around the country and scoop most prizes
• Prison Team, Suva/Lautoka, a top team and once the champions of sevens competition around the country
• Nawaka, from the Nadi district, is also one of the best sevens teams in the country
• Marist, a Suva club team, which has also held the title of top sevens team in the country

Fiji Coral Coast Sevens tournament matches will be played at Lawaqa Park, Coral Coast

Nadroga, the club hosting the event, is a household name in the history of rugby in Fiji. This team is currently the champion of Fiji rugby and holds the Farebrother Trophy and the Digicel Cup. Games will be played at Nadroga Rugby's, Lawaqa Park, one of the best rugby grounds in the country and home to the IRB funded High Performance Unit for Fiji Rugby.

Fiji Sevens team is one of the most successful rugby sevens teams in the world

The national Fiji Sevens team is one of the most admired and successful rugby sevens teams in the world and is famous for its speed and finesse on the field. Fiji is the only nation to have won the Rugby World Cup Sevens twice, in 1997 and 2005 and it has won the Hong Kong Sevens a record nine times since 1976.

The Fiji national rugby sevens team competes in the World Series Sevens and the Rugby World Cup Sevens. As a nation, Fiji takes its rugby very seriously, celebrating with a national holiday after its World Cup victories.

Fiji Sevens players considered international greats

Sevens rugby in Fiji is always the feeder team to the National fifteen side and has repeatedly and consistently been shown to produce some of Fiji's finest players. These players are renowned in world rugby and have made their name alongside some international greats. Brilliant Fiji players include Rupeni Caucau, who is one of the world's fastest wingers, Sireli Bobo, Filimoni Delasau and Waisale Serevi, considered a legendary sevens player.