Behind every season of Auckland Samoa Rugby Football Union village rugby stand partners who believe in it. Two names in particular have backed the tournament: Digicel and Eveni Pacific. Both are established Pacific brands, and that is no coincidence.
Digicel is a major Pacific telecommunications company and a long-standing backer of Samoan and Pacific rugby. Their support sits alongside their wider commitment to the Pacific game, and it helps keep the union's village competition on its feet each season.
Eveni Pacific carries an even longer story. The established Samoan fashion house traces its history back to 1929, growing into a leading Pacific retailer with a presence here in New Zealand. For a brand with that heritage to back village rugby is Pacific tradition supporting Pacific tradition.
For a volunteer-run, community-owned competition, partners like these help cover the real costs of running village rugby: the grounds, the gear, the referees, the live stream and more. Their backing also sends a signal: that this competition is worth supporting, a genuine community asset with a proven track record close to three decades long.
The union's door is open to partners who want to be part of the story. To the partners who back the union: fa'afetai tele lava. You help keep the village game strong.
Tautua mo Sāmoa
