Glen Jackson
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Drua claim first away win of Super Rugby Pacific with gritty Canberra upset of Brumbies
Milestone away win for the Fijian Drua in Canberra, highlighting resilience and tactical grit. An early injury reshuffle steadies the ship, then a stubborn defense stifles a late Brumbies surge. A defining moment on the road as they push for more big results.
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Glen Jackson to bow out as Fijian Drua head coach after six-year stint
Glen Jackson will step down as Fiji Drua head coach at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, closing a six-year chapter and triggering a wave of coaching reshuffles. With a trip to Canberra to face the Brumbies looming, the Drua face a must-win run that could define Jackson’s swansong year.
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Glen Jackson leaves Fijian Drua ahead of Brumbies clash in Canberra
Glen Jackson, a central figure in the Drua’s coaching setup and academy pathway, is departing for undisclosed reasons. His exit comes as the club navigates a tight schedule and an ongoing coaching transition, leaving questions about the road ahead.
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Glen Jackson leaves Fijian Drua after five-year stint as head coach
Glen Jackson’s five-year journey with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua ends in abrupt fashion. As the club heads into a pivotal phase of the season, questions loom about leadership and the road ahead.
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Drua edge Force 24-22 in Lautoka as Basiyalo marks debut with intercept try
Churchill Park delivered a thriller as the Drua clung to a 24-22 win over the Western Force. A debut try and Virimi Vakatawa’s keen vision sparked a first-half surge, while a late Force rally kept the result on a knife-edge.
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Drua square off with Western Force at home as cyclone-hit week fuels top-six bid
Fiji’s Drua return home with a resolve to rebound from back-to-back losses and a nation still feeling the effects of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. A refreshed lineup promises sharper attacking options as they host the Western Force, chasing a crucial top-six push and a performance that can lift spirits.
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Drua eye historic upset in last-ever Crusaders game at Christchurch’s Apollo Projects Stadium
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head to Christchurch for a historic clash—the last-ever match at the Crusaders’ home ground—after a focused Auckland build-up. A stern test against the defending champions awaits as momentum and preparation collide.
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Drua frustrated as heat rules block pre-match ritual in Vidiri Trophy clash with Blues in Auckland
Frustration boiled over after the Drua’s 15-40 defeat in Auckland when they were denied their traditional pre-match challenge on the field. Glen Jackson blasted heat protocols that he says stifle Pacific expression, leaving the team to stage a dressing-room chant instead and highlighting a broader debate over safety and culture in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Blues hand Drua a 40-15 defeat after second-half fade and missed chances
An opening burst lifts the Drua, but a second-half lapse leaves them on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Coach Glen Jackson signals a need for sharper execution and renewed intensity, with cultural and preparation elements adding another layer to next weekend’s challenge.
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Glen Jackson Confirms Angelo Smith Departure From Fijian Drua Over Value Decision
Angelo Smith is no longer part of the Drua, with Glen Jackson calling it a “value thing” but offering little beyond that. The 24-year-old’s sudden training absence has fans wondering what comes next for the squad, as internal decisions take center stage. The Drua move forward, but the details behind the departure stay under wraps.