In 2007 the LMRDT Inc through the ARU sent an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team to participate in an IRB 2nd tier endorsed tournament in Port Moresby, PNG.

Following the event we received an invitation for the next 4 years.

Other countries participating in the event were Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands.

The competition was very strong with the Aboriginal team only winning two games

For Indigenous rugby to be competitive at this level and contribute to mainstream rugby there must be an avenue for our younger players to participate and develop their 7’s skills.

Accordingly the time is right for community minded people and rugby supporters to further promote Indigenous rugby by conducting a Seven’s tournament to help unearth players who can compete at the next level. This tournament will benefit from the development worked carried out by the Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team Inc over the past 15 years.

The obvious thought to hold this tournament was in the Coffs Harbour region because of their ideal location thus enabling teams from all over NSW as well as QLD to participate. A large number of the Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team Inc participants have come from the mid and far north coast of New South Wales. Coffs Harbour with it’s history as a supporter and proud local Rugby Union history coupled with terrific facilities in terms of grounds and accommodation to cater for large volumes of people. Make it the ideal location.