Mai TV is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with Sky Pacific to bring the electrifying action of the HSBC SVNS Series and Autumn Rugby Series to the passionate rugby fans of Fiji.

While all 7s matches will continue to be on Sky Pacific and DTV, Mai TV will deliver Free-to-Air coverage of all the Fiji men’s and women’s 7s matches during the HSBC SVNS starting with the Dubai 7s tournament from 29th November to the 1st of December 2024. Mai TV will also air Free-to-Air the semifinals and finals and Super Session coverage of every tournament, ensuring that no Fijian fan misses a moment of the rugby extravaganza.

The collaboration sees Mai TV as the advertising sales partner for Sky Pacific and DTV starting with the Autumn Nations Series Rugby Internationals and continuing into Rugby 7s. Mai TV is also the first local channel on DTV.

Mai TV Director Stanley Simpson said they were absolutely delighted about reaching the agreement with Sky Pacific.

“Rugby is Fiji’s national sport, and nothing unites us more like 7s rugby, so Mai TV is immensely proud to show Fiji’s matches during the prestigious HSBC 7s Series. We are 7s World Cup champions and won the 7s rugby silver medal at the Olympic Games this year, and the HSBC 7s series is where we will test the players who will help us remain world champions and bring the Olympics gold back to Fiji 4 years from now.”

“We thank Sky Pacific for the partnership that will allow the Fijian public to see the exhilarating action and the moments that matter up close on their screen.”

Digicel Fiji CEO, Farid Mohammed, commented; “This collaboration with Mai TV will bring rugby fans closer to the action. We’re committed to delivering the best possible rugby experience to our viewers and this deal with MaiTV allows us to reach even more fans and ensure they can enjoy the excitement of the HSBC SVNS Series. By combining the reach of Sky Pacific and DTV with the free-to-air coverage of MaiTV, we’re making sure no one misses a moment of the SVNS action.”

The Dubai 7s will be followed by the Cape Town, South Africa, 07 - 08 December, Perth, Australia 24 - 26 January, Vancouver, Canada, 21 - 23 February, Hong Kong, 28 - 30 March, Singapore 05 - 06 April, and Los Angeles, USA 03 - 04 May

With this partnership, Mai TV and Sky Pacific aims to provide rugby fans in Fiji with comprehensive access to all the excitement of both the HSBC 7s series and the Autumn Rugby series, showcasing our nation’s talent on the global stage.