(Suva, Fiji | 4th September, 2026) Merchant Finance Limited is proud to announce its sponsorship of Taveuni Rugby Union as the Official Naming Rights Partner for the Union’s remaining five home games in the 2026 Skipper Cup competition.
The partnership reflects Merchant Finance’s commitment to supporting community development and grassroots sport while strengthening its presence in Taveuni where it has a branch.
Under the partnership, Merchant Finance will provide support to assist Taveuni Rugby Union in hosting its remaining home fixtures and supporting player participation throughout the season.
Veilawa Rereiwasaliwa, Chief Executive Officer of Merchant Finance Limited, said the sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to supporting communities across the North.
“Merchant Finance has a branch in Labasa, Savusavu and Taveuni. We are proud to support Taveuni as the only team from the North playing in the 2026 Skipper Cup. We look forward to making this a multi-year partnership and are proud of Taveuni’s performance in the competition so far.”
Taveuni Rugby Union Vice President, Iowane Gade, welcomed the partnership and thanked Merchant Finance for its support.
“This sponsorship will make a significant contribution towards the successful completion of our 2026 campaign. We are grateful for Merchant Finance’s commitment to Taveuni and look forward to building a strong partnership that benefits our players, supporters and the wider community.”
As Naming Rights Partner, Merchant Finance will receive brand visibility across match-day activities, community engagement initiatives, promotional platforms and other agreed sponsorship benefits during the remaining home fixtures.
The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to community development, youth engagement and the growth of rugby in Taveuni, while creating meaningful opportunities to connect with the wider community.
