Ba Rugby has received a timely boost for the Skipper Cup and Subrails Marama Championship after Island Pharmacy signed up as their official first aid supplier for the season.
Ba Rugby Union Secretary Gaby Kautoga says they are not only very grateful but also extremely proud to be working with Island Pharmacy in the vital area of player welfare.
Kautoga says Island Pharmacy has been working with them since 2023, and this year’s increased sponsorship of in-kind medical supplies will allow their three provincial teams to be properly looked after in this key area.
He says three years ago, when they were just restarting club rugby in Ba, Island Pharmacy came to their aid and gave them some well-needed sponsorship.
The Secretary says now, after three full club and provincial seasons, their relationship with the company has strengthened to a new level of mutual trust and respect.
Island Pharmacy, established in Ba in 1978 by its late founder Pushp Chand, is the town’s longest‑serving pharmacy and has proudly supported the community for over 48 years.
Island Pharmacy’s Pharmacist and Manager, Dhipak Kumar, who oversees the Ba branch, expressed his delight at the progress Ba Rugby has made since the company’s first involvement in 2023.
He emphasised that Island Pharmacy’s role as Official Pharmacy and Official First Aid Supplier reflects a shared commitment to player welfare and community health, strengthening the bond between the pharmacy and the Ba Rugby Union.
Kumar says they have witnessed all the development work done by the Ba Rugby Union in terms of their club rugby and junior rugby, and they can feel the importance of rugby within the community.
He says the size of the crowds they see each Saturday at Vinod Patel Park and 4R Stadium, Govind Park, are matched by their volume and enthusiasm for their clubs.
The Manager says Island Pharmacy are delighted to be able to partner with the Ba Rugby Union as Official Pharmacy and Official First Aid Supplier.
He says Island Pharmacy is also a proud supporter of grassroots community projects, and Ba Rugby certainly comes under that banner, adding when the rugby is on, the town is buzzing.
Kumar added that Island Pharmacy will be offering a 10% discount to all card-carrying members of the Ba Rugby community.
This week, the Ba Senior team will take on Navosa in the Skipper Cup.
