The following is an official media release on behalf of Mr Petero Civoniceva and Mr Greg Browne for the official launch of the Fiji NSWRL Bid.
Petero Civoniceva & Greg Browne are proud to announce that they have secured the rights for a franchise rugby league team to play out of Fiji in the New South Wales Cup Competition in 2016. The Fiji Bid Team have received endorsements from the New South Wales Rugby League Board, along with the Fiji National Rugby League and the Fiji Sports Council.
“Our aim is to provide an affordable and exciting atmosphere for all fans and professional opportunities for our local playing squad, who will train full time in our training base in Suva. Our Home Ground will be the National Stadium- ANZ Stadium, Suva.”
“Our vision is to be the most popular club in the New South Wales Cup to supporters in Fiji and in Sydney. Financial viability will be assured through building strong partnerships through our Government and Corporate partnerships. The franchise will provide pathway and development programs from juniors through to seniors and will showcase the tremendous Fijian playing talent. This will also provide great exposure for Fijian companies throughout the Australia- Pacific region and promote Fijian Sports Tourism”.
The Fiji NSWRL Bid Team are inviting you to help bring a professional sporting franchise to Fiji that will unite and inspire a nation.
Check us out or contact the Fiji Bid Team on our Facebook site: Fiji NSW Cup Rugby League