Fan favourites Fijian Drua securing their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific playoff berth is an important step for the game. In so much that reality has matched the expectation – and not without a prolonged wait. Only in their second foundation season as a franchise, the long wait by Fijian rugby fans and supporters of Pacifica […] READ MORE
Tag: Fijian Drua
Best and Worst list of Rugby 2022 – all tied up nice with an Xmas bow
Wrapping up the presents, it’s appropriate to consider the Best and Worst list of Rugby 2022. From the teams and competitions across the globe, this is a small selection to end the calendar year on a positive note. For all the positives in the sport, it is competitive, there must be a winning and a […] READ MORE
2023 Super Rugby Pacific draw takes games to Fiji and Samoa
Released the day after the final Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park, the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific draw will be unique in the natural evolution to include fixtures in both Fiji and Samoa. The best way to recognize the importance of the Fijian Drau and Moana Pasifika, was to schedule matches at their own home […] READ MORE
Galvanized Fijian Drua win brings huge reinforcement of expansion teams
A galvanized Fijian Drua win has added huge levels of reinforcement to the two expansion teams’ existence in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition. This Fijian Drua win over the Melbourne Rebels came hours after Moana Pasifika had made their delayed first performance; after Covid-19 disrupted their launch over two rounds. And both teams excelled […] READ MORE
Full calendar set as 2022 Super Rugby Pacific 14-round draw finalized
The draw can now be realized for sides that make up the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. A 14-round draw was announced by SANZAAR on Monday, November 15 that will be a full calendar for each team, as well as for fans eager for a steady diet of rugby in the New Year. Beginning Friday, […] READ MORE
Golden opportunity; Moana Pasifika to play at Mt Smart Stadium until 2028
Back in April of this year, news came out that two Pacific Island teams (Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika) had been granted conditional licenses to play in the proposed Super Rugby tournament of 2022. Assured of competition of the highest levels, it was received with great enthusiasm from Apia, to Nukilofa, and as far as […] READ MORE
Refreshed Super Rugby Pacific model is ‘back to the future’
With the refreshed Super Rugby Pacific model announced early this week, it is more a case of ‘back to the future’ for NZ/AUS rugby. That is due to the 12 team format reverting to the old Super12 Rugby days. 12 is a good number, as the choice of a round-robin format will have each team play […] READ MORE
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua granted conditional Super Rugby licences
The news that so many have been dreaming of, is that much closer. Disclosed to media on Wednesday, April 14, Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua have been granted conditional Super Rugby licences by New Zealand Rugby which could set the stage for those sides to compete in 2022. In a significant step forward for Pacific […] READ MORE
Fiji Rugby’s victory over France a triumph on which they must build on
Fiji’s shock win over France was a triumph not only for Fiji but, for rugby as a whole. The Flying Fijians earned a first-ever victory over France at the Stade de France on Saturday night. Tries from Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova secured Fiji Rugby a historic 14-21 victory. Won, despite French captain Guilhem Guirado going over for […] READ MORE
Fijian Drua win 2018 Australian National Rugby Championship
To the surprise, and delight of Fijian rugby fans, the Fijian Drua have won the 2018 Australian National Rugby Championship. Just two years since joining the Australian National Rugby Championship (NRC) the Fijian Drua won their maiden title after overcoming the defending champions Queensland Country at home 36-26. With a vocal crowd behind them at […] READ MORE