Drua lose 50-17 to the Chiefs
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua were comprehensively beaten 50-17 by the Chiefs in the Shop N Save Super Rugby last night. Drua’s tries were scored by Elia Canakaivata, Michael Naitokani and Ilaisa Droasese.
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Self-respect is key for Drua as they bid for a quarterfinal spot
Self-respect is one of the key areas that the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be looking to focus on as they look to try and keep their hopes alive of securing a quarterfinal spot in this year’s Shop N Save Super Rugb
Tuivasa-Sheck to return to the Warriors for 2024 NRL season
Rugby's code-hopping star and Blues outside back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed he will be returning to the NZ Warriors for the 2024 NRL season after his contract with the Blues at the end of this 2023 Shop N Save Su
Winning is the key strategy for Drua against the Chiefs
The key strategy for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua tomorrow is to win so they can improve their standings in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific table. Coach Mick Byrne stated this as the Fijian Drua look to crea
Whitelock and Grace back from injury for Rebels match
Sam Whitelock and Cullen Grace are returning from injury to face the Rebels in Melbourne tomorrow night, signalling light at the end of the tunnel for the injury-hit franchise. Grace has not played since he was for
Nasoko to start off the bench for Chiefs game
Olympic Gold Medalist Kalione Nasoko will potentially be making his debut off the bench for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in their round 9 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match against the Chiefs. Also making the
Damian McKenzie at fullback for Drua clash
Star first-five Damian McKenzie will slip back to the fullback position, when the Chiefs host the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua. Coach Clayton McMillan named a new look inside-back combination of Cortez Ratima and Bry
All Blacks, Crusaders prop George Bower ruled out of World Cup contention
All Blacks prop George Bower has been ruled out of all rugby for the rest of the year due to a knee injury. Crusaders coach Scott Robertson confirmed Bower's ACL injury will sideline him for the remainder of 2023,
Drua unveil cultural jersey for next week’s game against the Blues
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have today released a special jersey to mark Culture Round of the 2023 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season which they will don next week Saturday against the Blues in Lautoka. The
Aaron Smith to miss Highlanders match due to death of father
Aaron Smith will miss the first game of the Highlanders’ two-match tour of Australia due to the recent death of his father, Wayne. Wayne passed away on Friday, and the Highlanders have given their halfback leave
TMO slowed the game down last week and it was frustrating - Byrne
The intervention of the Television Match Official in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua versus Brumbies game last week was frustrating as it slowed the game down. Those are the comments of Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick B
Rieko Ioane commits to All Blacks
Rieko Ioane has become the second All Black to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the next Rugby World Cup cycle in 2027. Ioane who has played 59 Tests, joins hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho in re-committin
Drua in 8th place after losing 43-28 to the Brumbies
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have dropped to 8th place with 13 points in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific standings after losing 43-28 to the Brumbies last Friday. The Chiefs lead with 31 points while Brumbies
It is wrong to say the current FRU board members are not fit for the job - Sorovaki
The current board members of the Fiji Rugby Union have been working really hard behind the scenes to get us to where we are and to say they are not fit to be part of the board, is a big statement to make. This has
Nawaqanitawase and Mataele scores as Waratahs beat the Force 36-16
Fijian-born Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase and Flying Fijians winger Manasa Mataele both scored a try each for the Waratahs and the Western Force respectively, but it was the Tahs that came out on top with a 36-16
Sowakula scores a try to help Chiefs beat Hurricanes 33-17
Fijian-born former All Blacks number 8 Peter Gus Sowakula scored a try for the Gallagher Chiefs to help them beat the Hurricanes 33-17 in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round 8 clash today. Sowakula started
Being third in the World 7s series standings is an achievement - Sorovaki
We are still third in the overall World 7s Series standings and that is a huge achievement in itself. Those were the words of the Acting CEO of the Fiji Rugby Union Sale Sorovaki when asked by fijivillage News on w
Enemies for 80 minutes, friends for a lifetime
One of the most special things about sports, particularly rugby is players from two teams are worst enemies for the whole duration of a game but straight after the final whistle, the comradery kicks back in. This w
Brumbies shrugs off Drua’s fightback to win 43-28
The Brumbies held off a surging Swire Shipping Fijian Drua last night to win by 43-28 in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round 8 clash at GIO Stadium. Starved with possession through the first half-hour, th
Star-studded Brumbies side for Drua clash
A star-studded Brumbies side will take on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Pacific tonight. The starting line up includes James Slipper, Allan Alaalatoa, Darcy Swain, Rob Valetini, Pete Samu, Noah