737 articles tagged "pacific"
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua suffered a heartbreaking loss after the Melbourne Rebels came from behind to beat them 26-21 in their final pre-season match this afternoon. The Rebels scored a last minute unconverte
Fiji-born Hurricanes winger Kiniviliame Naholo scored a double in the Hurricanes’ 59-26 win over Moana Pasifika in their final pre-season match this afternoon. The 24-year-old came off the bench in the second spe
Two players with links to Fiji will line up for the Highlanders when they take on the Crusaders in their final pre-season match this afternoon and they are Timoci Tavatavanawai and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens. Ta
The 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season has been officially launched in Auckland as the 12 team captains came together for the first time in the history of the revamped competition. The players participated
Fiji-born All Blacks winger Sevu Reece will be making his much-awaited return for the Crusaders after being named to start against the Highlanders in their final pre-season match this Friday. Reece suffered a seri
We still have a lot to work on before the start of the season but we are confident of a good start against the Blues in the first round. Those were the words of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Captain Ratu Meli Derenala
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua rookie halfback Philip Baselala is grabbing every opportunity he can to learn from the best during his professional rugby journey. During an interview with fijivillage News, Baselala says
Fiji believes that the responsibility of proactively taking action is to ensure that the oceans are protected not only for tourism but for future generations as well. This has been highlighted by the Acting Permane
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua flanker Motikiai Murray has set his sights on being selected for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and the 20-year-old says he is working hard towards thi
The Chiefs have survived a hard-fought contest with Kubota Spears to emerge 35-30 victors in their final Super Rugby pre-season outing in Japan. The New Zealand side ran in five tries to four and were forced to sw
The Blues have thrashed the Yokohama Canon Eagles 57-22 in a pre-season match in Japan. After leading 31-5 at the break, the Blues came back out and piled on the points with fresh legs. A late sin binning to
Timoci Tavatavanawai put one hand on the Highlanders No 14 jersey with a powerful showing against the Hurricanes thumping them 52-17 in a pre-season trial match. Tavatavanawai displayed his unique qualities in an
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua lock forward Isoa Nasilasila says that being the most capped Drua player comes with a lot of responsibilities and it is indeed a privilege to represent his home country this season. Nasi
Being given the role to lead the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side this year is a huge responsibility especially when you know you are also carrying the weight of the supporters on your shoulder. This was the stateme
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Selestino Ravutaumada is focused on maintaining his consistency and continuing from where he left off last year. The 24-year-old had a spectacular season with the Drua last year h
The Blues have been dealt an injury blow before Super Rugby Pacific has even kicked off after captain Patrick Tuipulotu suffered a fractured jaw. The All Blacks lock suffered the injury late in the first half of t
Three new players are set to make their first-ever appearance for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as coach Mick Byrne names the club’s first match-day squad for 2024 to take on the ACT Brumbies this Saturday. Mes
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua backrower Meli Derenalagi has been appointed as the captain of the club for the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Season. In a statement, the Drua says Derenalagi has been part of the Fijian
Gallagher Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has named 18-test All Black Luke Jacobson as their captain for the coming Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. A formidable and versatile loose forward, Jacobson was the
Rugby Australia has taken over the Melbourne Rebels after the ailing club went into voluntary administration weeks before the start of the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. The Rebels have struggled with
