Former national player and coach Waisale Serevi was awarded the lifetime achievement award during the Fiji Rugby Union awards night, last night.

The legendary sevens maestro was a special guest at the event. He received his award from the Fiji Rugby Union president Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.

The awards night at the Novotel Suva Lami Bay was special not only to current players or administrators but to those who have contributed immensely to rugby in the country.

FRU also paid tribute to former players, coaches and rugby administrators who died last year and also recognising players who have played more than 50 tests for Fiji.

Meanwhile former Vodafone national 7s coach Ben Ryan joined the Wall of Fame list alongside Apakuki Tuitavua, Ratu Sir George Cakobau, Barrie Sweetman and Pio Bosco Tikoisuva.

Fiji Rugby Union Awards Winners:

Rugby Administrator of the year

Simione Naiduki

Match Official of the year

Lote Saudranu

Player of the Year (Secondary)

Serupepeli Uru

Coach of the year

Esala Nauga

Best team

Men’s 7s team

Player of the year (Female 7s)

Ana Maria Roqica

Player of the year (Female 15s)

Leilani Burnes

Player of the year (Male 7s)

Osea Kolinisau

Player of the year (Male 15s)

Eremasi Radrodro

Vodafone Popular Choice Awards

Coach of the year

Esala Nauga

Domestic Competition player of the year

Alivereti Veitokani

Player of the year – Vodafone Flying Fijian

Nemani Nadolo

Player of the year – Telecom Fijiana

Rebecca Tavo

Player of the year – Vodafone Fiji 7s

Seremaia Tuwai.

Edited by Maraia Vula

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