CPL Group through their Supermarket brand Stop and Shop is pleased to announce their partnership with Capital Rugby Union as Gold Sponsor for the 2023b season. The sponsorship is valued at K70, 000.00 and was officiated in a mock-cheque presentation at Stop and Shop Waigani Central shop by CPL Group Executive Officer Navin Raju and Capital Rugby Uninon Vice-President John Nilkare in front of Club players, competition management and the media. “CPL is happy to come on board this year with Capital Rugby Union as a gold sponsor.” “We see this as an opportunity to model teamwork and promote healthy and active lifestyles through sport and our brand Stop & Shop”, said Mr. Raju. “For any sport to do well, you need strong management behind the competitions such as the team behind CRU, and so we’re happy to support the competition”. CRU Vice President John Nilkare said, “We have ambitious plans and programs, but we can’t bring it all together unless we have sponsors behind us and CPL coming on board as a gold sponsor is fantastic news.” “Thank you, Navin and your team, and I can assure you that the funding will be utilized wisely to raise the standard of rugby and set a benchmark for associations throughout PNG which will make Stop and Shop proud.” Stop & Shop has always remained a family-focused supermarket in Port Moresby with eight shops city-wide and with the brand’s renewed focus to promoting active lifestyles, partnering with Capital Rugby Union further strengthens Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies campaign to provide the best quality products to customers, especially towards children and young adults. Capital Rugby Union (CRU) is Papua New Guinea and Port Moresby’s oldest and premier Rugby Union Competition, with five divisions and over 8 clubs participating, including women’s and junior competitions. The competition has seen improvements in recent years, capped off with a successful 2022 season. The 2023 season is now currently underway, played on weekends at Bava Park, East Boroko, and concludes in August.