FMF Suva Women’s Rugby held their awards night on Saturday, in recognition of the achievements throughout the season in both the U20 and Senior teams.
And Coach Tavaita Rowati said having the awards was a way of letting the players know that they are valued and that their hard work is appreciated.
“These girls have worked so hard to achieve the amazing results. Most of them have been playing together and we also have some who are new, so to see the amazing results this year has been totally uplifting and encouraging.”
Rowati said their 2024 journey has not been an easy one and seeing the women achieve what she termed as the best results has been rewarding.
“These girls have pushed through a lot of negativity and obstacles, put it behind them and still delivered the best. That’s perseverance, resilience and dedication and I take my hat off to them each.”
The awardees for the night are as follows:
- Sukanatuidali Award for Breakthrough Player of the Year (U20) – Silina Baselala
- Sukanatuidali Award for Breakthrough Player of the Year (Senior) Luisa Valamalua
- Raqisa Award for Most Consistent Player (U20) Tiale Rokini
- Raqisa Award for Most Consister Player (Senior) Ema Adivitaloga
- Talica Vodo Award for Top Try Scorer (U20): Michelle Seruvatu
- Talica Vodo Award Top Try Scorer (Senior) Varitema Adi Waikalo
- Fiji Times Award for TRY of the Season (U20): Ateca Nacaucauceva (from Yasawa to Suva)
- Fiji Times Award for Try of the Season (Senior): Loata Berenado
- Dwarka & Rekha Prasad Award for Rookie of the Year: (U20): Grace Masikerei
- Bisessar & Baachi Das Award for Rookie of the Season (Senior): Kinisimere Kunawave
- I. Naiveli Excellence Award for Most improved player (U20): Naomi Raqauqau
- I. Naiveli Excelence Award Most Improved Player (Senior): Filorina Kasami
- Martina Rounds People’s Choice Award (U20): Dorothy Turogo
- Martina Rounds People’s Choice (Senior): Talei Toga
- Durant Award for Best Backline Player of the Year: (U20): Meleaia Nareki
- Durant Award for Best Backline Player (Senior): Ivamere Nabura
- Durant Award for Best Forward Player (U20): Alfred’s Fisher
- Durant Award for Best Forward Player (Senior): Isabella Koi
- Rowati Trophy for the High Achiever of the Year Winner (U20): Ilisapeci Sararu
- Sunshine Aerated Water & Manufacturing Ltd High Achiever (Senior): Maria Rokotuisiga
- Sulia Trophy for Best Player of the Year (U20): Carletta Yee
- Eagles Cleaning Services Best Player of the Year (Senior): Alisi Galo Siwatibau
- Siwatibau & Sloan Trophy for Most Valuable Player (MVP) U20: Lusiana Keperieli
- Speight Trophy for Most Valuable Player Senior: Akosita Ravato Marr
