Drua coach unhappy with the heat protocols
THE Fijian Drua are back on the road this week as they take on the Auckland Blues in Eden Park this
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Clumsy Drua lose to Queensland Reds at home
A LACKLUSTER performance by the Fijian Drua led to their 21–6 loss to the Queensland Reds in Lautoka.The Reds were focused on
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 MARCH 2026
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Indiscipline worries Drua coach after win over Brumbies
INDISCIPLINE remains an issue for the Fijian Drua despite their historic win over the Brumbies on
Fijian Drua in huge upset over the Brumbies
A SELL-OUT out crowd packed Ba’s 4R Stadium to see the Fijian Drua take their first win over the Brumbies after eight
Fijian Drua blow Hurricanes away to secure first win
THE rain poured heavily as the Fijian Drua took on the Wellington Hurricanes at home on Lautoka’s Churchill
Moana Pasifika drop Tonga match
MOANA Pasifika CEO, Debbie Sorensen, confirmed that the decision came down to a lack of funding and sponsorship, despite the
Moana Pasifika defeat Fijian Drua in Lautoka
A DOMINANT first half performance by Moana Pasifika enabled them to defeat the Fijian Drua 40-26 at Lautoka’s Churchill
Havili to notch 50th match against Drua
WILLIAM Havili will become the first Moana Pasifika player to appear in 50 matches, when the team face Pacific rivals, the Fijian Drua in Lautoka this
‘Breaking Ground’ premieres, celebrating women’s rise in rugby
“THIS documentary is not just a film, it is a movement,” Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran said at the premiere of Breaking Ground: The Rise of Women’s Rugby in Fiji at Damodar Cinemas
Fiji Bitter kicks off 2025–2026 7s series
THE Fiji Bitter 2025-2026 sevens series season was officially launched this week at Paradise Beverages, Walu
Tributes flow for former Fiji prop Veitayaki
FORMER Fiji tight-head prop Joeli Veitayaki has died suddenly in New Zealand. Originally from Yaroi Village on Matuku, Veitayaki has been described by close relatives as a legend who was a symbol of resilience,
Fiji edge Japan in rugby final
JOJI Nasova scored two tries and Fiji captured a second consecutive Pacific Nations Cup men’s rugby title today, defeating Japan 33–27 at Salt Lake City. Fiji took a decisive 33–10 lead on Nasova’s try
USA dominate Manusina
THE Manusina had one last roll of the dice as they closed their RWC2025 campaign with another absolute banger against the
Flying Fijians too strong for Manu Samoa
THIS was an important match for the Manu Samoa – it would determine whether they qualified the Rugby World Cup
England wipe Manu Sina out
Samoa was demolished 92-3 by England this morning. The scoreline was expected against the current world number one
Fijiana fight bravely against Scotland
The Fijiana braved their second pool game against Scotland this
Fiji down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
FIJI downed Tonga 32-10 in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup in
Fiji overcomes Scotland in Suva
THE Flying Fijians soared in Suva on Saturday, defeating Scotland in their first home encounter since
Rugby evolution: Ardie Savea inspires Moana Pasifika to change
With just over three years in the bug league—the Super Rugby competition—Moana Pasifika have struggled to get more than a couple wins under their
2025 Fijian Drua Presentation and Awards Night
The Fijian Drua held their third Annual Drua Presentation & Awards Night at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau, to thank its players for their efforts in
Wallaroos clinical performance over the Fijiana in Suva
The Australian Wallaroos put on a clinical performance in Suva on Saturday evening to defeat the Fijiana by a wide