Drua and Moana Pasifika play for Pacific pride
It’s finally going to happen! After 13 intense rounds of Super Rugby Pasifika competition, and playing against some of the world’s best teams – the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will now face each other in what
Moana Pasifika takes a stand, request forfeit from Force
After copping another postponed game in their debut Super Rugby season, the Moana Pasifika are now seriously taking a closer look at other options available to them. The Moana Pasifika was scheduled to play against the
Fijian Drua ready for home game
The Fijian Drua play the Otago Highlanders in a widely anticipated match at the National Stadium in Suva this weekend. Coach Mick Byrne talks about the team’s preparation and future plans. “One of the key
Fiji celebrates historic Fijiana Drua win
Loud shouts of cheers and happiness echoed across Fiji’s skies on Saturday as the nation celebrated the Fijiana Drua Super W title win against the NSW Waratahs 32 – 26. Leading the celebration was Fiji’s Prime
Moana-Force clash postponed, Fijiana 7s team named
In rugby news, the Moana Pasifika – Western Force clash has been postponed after a number of reported COVID cases in the Force camp. Western coach Tim Sampson, Izack Rodda and Issak Fines Leleiwasa were in
Super W finals locked in, Fijiana Drua to feature
The Fijiana Drua have locked in their place at the Super W finals on Saturday 23 April at 2 pm, having finished first in the regular
Fiji claims Singapore Rugby 7s title
Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore, overcoming New Zealand 28-17 in a pulsating final to claim the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens title.
Australia is Preferred Candidate for Rugby World Cup 2029
World Rugby has announced Australia as preferred candidate to host the Rugby World Cup
Tries for Tonga fundraiser reaches $100,000
The Tries for Tonga fundraiser total to $100,000(US$69,543) with Highlanders player Andrew Makalio scoring the 200th try of the
Fijiana Drua reigns, Moana Pasifika new sponsor
The Fijiana Drua turned on the style to end the Waratahs’ 21-match unbeaten streak with a 29-10 win in their top-of-the-table clash on the Gold Coast over the weekend. The Waratahs had not lost a match since the
Pacific sports weekend update
SOCCER: Solomon Is. and NZ in World Cup qualifiers Grand Final The stage is set for one last epic showdown in Qatar as Solomon Islands looks to take on the star laced New Zealand side. Both are coming off impressive
Pacific women thrive in world of sports
Champion Cikamatana carry Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton The Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay has completed its brief visit to Australia after following an itinerary from March 17-20 which paid
Moana Pasifika vow to keep improving after physical debut surprises ‘clunky’ Crusaders
Moana Pasifika coach Aaron Mauger says there is much more to come from his side after they put down a marker in their first Super Rugby game on Friday. Moana Pasifika were aggressive and well organised, repeatedly
Fijiana Drua announce Super W arrival in style
Fijiana Drua have taken to Super W in scintillating fashion, destroying the Melbourne Rebels 66-5 in their competition debut. The new side have relocated from Fiji to the Gold Coast to be part of the six-team league,
Fijian Drua claim historic win over Melbourne Rebels
Fijian Drua have trampled the Melbourne Rebels’ season further into the ground, coming from behind to claim their first Super Rugby Pacific victory. The newcomers trailed 14-0 and were a man down thanks to a
Fijian Drua defeat Rebels in final Super warm up
Fijian Drua have given Melbourne rugby fans a sneak peek of what to expect in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, beating the Rebels 28-26 in a warmup match on Thursday night. The Drua came from behind in the
Satala and Tuwai named as Fiji 7s assistant coaches
Former Sevens Rugby World Cup winner Viliame Satala has been named as an Assistant coach for the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team after discussions with Fiji Airways Fiji 7s Head Coach, Ben Gollings. Fiji Rugby CEO John
Moana Pasifika names formidable line-up for tonight’s pre-season match
Moana Pasifika Head Coach Aaron Mauger has named three formidable lineups for Friday’s pre-season ‘Ofa Atu Tonga’ fundraising match against the Gallagher Chiefs. The game will be played in three 30-minute blocks,
Honourable mention: The Fijiana Sevens team
Fiji’s Women’s National Sevens team, the Fijiana, brought joy to a COVID-ravaged nation this year with their bronze-medal performance at the Olympic Games. They have gone on to finish the season strongly, with
World Rugby welcomes Pacific teams to Super Pacific Rugby 2022
The Super Pacific Rugby format for 2022 has been confirmed with Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua making up an exciting 12-team line-up. The decision was made following a detailed financial, performance and commercial
Fiji and NZ to meet in 7s gold medal clash
New Zealand and Fiji will meet in the gold medal match of the men’s Olympic sevens tournament at Tokyo 2020 tonight. The Fiji 7s men’s team shrugged off an unwavering Argentina side this afternoon. Young Sireli
Mixed response to Fiji’s ‘no jab, no job’ order
The Fiji government’s direction that all civil servants and private sector employees receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by August 1st has met with a mixed reaction. Last week Prime Minister Voreqe
Australia officially launches bid to stage 2027 Rugby World Cup
Australia is attempting to become the sole host of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.