The Matniuel Lauli’i Lions Rugby club has taken out the inaugural Kiko’s Cafe Laumua o Tumua Rugby 7s tournament and the Pastor Waita Fata Championship Trophy after a solid win over Tamauli at the finals.
Matniuel Laulii Lions were the most consistent side of the one-day tournament held at the Lakapi Samoa HPU grounds at Tuanaimato on Saturday 13 December 2025.
The 2025 LOT 7s Champions secured a narrow win over Tepatasi at the quarter finals and then beat Apia Maroon in the semis to make the final against Tamauli.
Tamauli from the Big Island of Savaii secured a comfortable semi final win over hosts Laumua o Tumua on the way to the final.
Lauli’i Lions Rugby is led by Reverand Pita Toleafoa of the Congregational Christian Church (EFKS). Reverand Pita has been at the core of grassroots rugby development supporting Laulii youth for over two decades.
It was fitting that the championship trophy for the Kikos Cafe LOT 7s was donated by Pastor Waita Fata, the Senior Pastor and spiritual leader at Victory Power Ministries (VPM) church based in Manukau, Auckland.
Laulii Lions took out the Prize Money of $6000 tala as well as the trophy and Gold Medals prepared by Pastor Waita Fata and his good lady Melodie Fata.
The championship prize included a New Uniform – sponsored by MT Designs – Samoa!
Frankie Company Limited Uso Satalo was awarded the Most Disciplined Team proudly sponsored by State Cabs.
Lavanta Stowers of Laumua o Tumua was awarded Top Try Scorer and Most Points Scored sponsored by Seevae Tosotoso famous Tik Toker and Partch Cutt’n Edge.
Hosts Laumua o Tumua placed 3rd and Apia Maroon placed 4th.
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