More Men Playing Touch Rugby, Says Official
There has been an increase in the number of men’s teams participating in the Suva Touch Rugby Association club games for 2023 when compared to previous years.
Saturday 13 May 2023 | 15:08
Newcomers Fiji Corrections Service Playing Raiwai Sixers During The Suva Touch Rugby competition at the Sacred Heart College ground, Suva, on May 13, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar.
There has been an increase in the number of men’s teams participating in the Suva Touch Rugby Association club games for 2023 when compared to previous years.
Association vice-president Danielle Kolikoli confirmed this to SunSPORTS today.
“For the men’s category we have a total of 20 teams,” she said.
“Last year, it was less than 20. The Fiji Correction Services is joining us for the first time this year.
“Touch is a minor sport and we have not engaged the media for a while.”
Other new teams include Raiwai Sixers, Lami and City category.
A few members of the national team who are members of the Suva competition will play in the Honiara Pacific Games in Solomon Islands in November.
The competition will continue for the next 11 weeks. Results to come in later.
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