Dezine visits Abip

The Tabubil Cats Rugby Club hosted its fourth major fundraiser on Saturday 14 March to raise funds for its annual upcoming rugby tours  later in the year. 

Hosted at the Hotel Cloudlands, the event featured the Solomon Islands group - Dezine - and was supported by Wayne Tefatu and his band.

Dezine at the Radio Fly studio.
Photo by K. Kesawe

The Tabubil Cats Rugby Club have held three very successful fundraisers over the last two months which has raised the required funds to tour Australia later in the year.

"It was unfortunate that we have had to cancel the seniors' participation in the Port Sevens this year due to visa issues, however we are working towards the OTML Schoolboys Scots College 7s tournament at the end of the month.

"Sharzy, the Dezine boys, Anslom and Wayne have been kind enough to lend us support over the last few weeks in support of our cause.

"And then there is the phenomenal support given by the Tabubil community," said Aruha.

Unfortunately, due to OTML's cost-cutting exercise, Tabubil Rugby was formally advised by the Chief Operating Officer, Musje Werror that the company will no longer sponsor future fundraising activities and tours.

"Despite OTML ceasing its future sponsorship of Tabubil Rugby and the Tabubil Cats, I would like to acknowledge the support the company has given over the years, especially under Nigel Parker's leadership. Furthermore, the continued support given by Downer EDI Mining and Hotel Cloudlands is second to none and I would like to thank these companies for helping make this event possible," said Aruha.

Dezine in rehearsals at Hotel Cloudlands.
Photo by K. Kesawe