Marist St Josephs & Vailima Reaffirm Partnership for 2026 Season

Apia, SAMOA 22 March 2026 – Marist St Joseph’s Sports Club (MSJSC) has announced Vailima as the Exclusive Beverage Partner for the clubs 2026 Sports season.

This partnership will span across all major local events and international engagements, including the Club’s participation in the upcoming 50th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s in Suva (26–28 March 2026), where the Marist St Joseph’s 7s team will compete for the second time.

The team is scheduled to depart Samoa to compete in the Fiji tournament on 24 March 2026.

As part of the exclusive partnership, Vailima returns as Naming Rights Partner of the 37^th Marist International 7s, reinforcing its long-standing association with the tournament.

The event is scheduled for 5–6 June 2026 in Apia, delivered under an exciting new men’s 24-team format as part of Samoa’s 64th Independence celebrations.

The announcement coincides with the official uniform unveiling for the Marist St Joseph’s 7s team ahead of their Fiji tour, delivered in partnership with Tapa Creations and its newly launched sports apparel line, 3KW.

New Marist Club’s Kit featuring Ravuamma Seruvakula.

As part of the agreement, Vailima will be the exclusive beverage partner across all MSJSC events and affiliated activities throughout the 2026 season.

MSJSC President Lemalu Lefaoseu Nonu John Lemisio acknowledged the significance of the partnership.

“We acknowledge the long-standing relationship between Marist St Joseph’s Sports Club and Vailima, built over many years of shared history and mutual support. As a Club, we take pride in maintaining that relationship and commitment to Vailima, particularly during a period of transition under new ownership.

“We also acknowledge and thank Asiata Charlie Vaai and Beatrice Vaai for their continued support, and we look forward to strengthening this partnership into 2026 and beyond.”

Vailima Breweries Managing Director, Asiata Charlie Vaai also welcomed the partnership.

“Vailima is proud to continue its partnership with Marist St Joseph’s Sports Club, an organisation with a strong legacy in Samoa’s sporting landscape. We look forward to working together to deliver successful events for the community.”

This partnership reinforces MSJSC’s commitment to working alongside trusted partners to deliver quality sporting events and opportunities for its athletes, both locally and internationally.