Vice Sports Minister Labi Amaiu has committed 20,000 kina every year for the next three years for the Amiau 7s Cup.
Speaking at the finals last night of the inaugural Amiau 7s Cup, Amaiu said he wanted to see the sport of rugby union develop and get back to its glory days.
He congratulated all men’s and women’s teams for their efforts over the 2 day tournament on the weekend.
Amaiu also committed a further 100,000 kina for next year with the focus for the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) to get more youths involved in the sport to grow the game.
“I want to help rebuild this code and for the lost pride to be retained,” said Amaiu.