Super Rugby
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Drua to get equal support from Super Rugby Pacific with tailored travel, heat and venue planning ahead of 2027
Super Rugby Pacific vows equal support for the Fijian Drua, while unveiling a tailored plan to keep them competitive both on and off the field. Heat management, kick-off timing and venue options are among the adjustments on the table as the league maps a long-term, Pacific‑focused path, with 2027 in view.
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Drua edge Force 24-22 in Churchill Park thriller as Basiyalo notches debut try
An edge-of-the-seat Round 9 showdown delivered drama from start to finish, capped by a debut try and a late twist that had the crowd on their feet. A bruising clash kept fans guessing right until the final whistle.
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iBole war dance not banned, Drua say heat rules and late schedules kept it off Fiji games ahead of Christchurch Super Round
Is the iBole being banned? Not exactly. The Drua say safety and timing, not prohibition, have shaped its absence—with a possible comeback at Christchurch’s Super Round and talks about more night games on the horizon.
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Fiji’s Super Rugby Pacific Round hinges on stadium upgrades—night lighting and four change rooms required
Fiji could host a multi-game Super Round, but turning it into reality hinges on stadium upgrades—night-time broadcast lighting and four high-standard change rooms are the key hurdles. A coordinated push with the government and the Drua is now in focus.
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Isikeli Basiyalo to Make Drua Debut in Preseason at Churchill Park
A Nadroga-born utility back earns a surprise midweek call-up and a potential Super Rugby debut at Churchill Park. Isikeli Basiyalo’s climb—from development squads to Fiji U20s and sevens—highlights the Drua’s bold push to grow homegrown talent. A personal milestone wrapped in a larger story of community backing and opportunity.
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Manasa Mataele set for emotional return as Drua host Western Force in Lautoka
Manasa Mataele returns to face his former club as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua host the Western Force in a high-stakes round-nine clash at Churchill Park. An emotional reunion and a late-game tilt promise a compelling chapter in Lautoka.
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Western Force chase mental edge in Lautoka clash with Drua in Super Rugby Pacific
Mindset and momentum collide in Lautoka as the Force take on the Drua in a fiery Super Rugby Pacific clash. With travel weariness, local conditions, and a passionate home crowd in the mix, the visitors will need composure and focus to test themselves on hostile soil.
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Basiyalo to Make Super Rugby Debut for Fijian Drua in Lautoka Clash with Dylan Pietsch
Rising Nadroga speedster Isikeli Basiyalo makes his Super Rugby debut on the Drua’s right wing, set for a marquee duel with Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch. A Churchill Park showdown that promises pace, power, and a telling glimpse of the Drua’s evolving game.
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Drua lean on Leleiwasa’s Force knowledge for Lautoka showdown with Western Force
New recruit Issak Fines-Leleiwasa brings inside knowledge of the Force as the Drua sharpen their plan for a big clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka. With kickoff looming, expect tactical twists that could give the home side the edge.
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Fijian Drua cut ticket prices for final Lautoka clash with Western Force at Churchill Park to boost crowds
Discounted tickets are set to boost the crowd for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s final Lautoka home game at Churchill Park. With family-friendly prices for Saturday’s clash against the Western Force, organizers are hoping fans turn out in force for a memorable send-off.