Fiji

'They Knew That': Byrne and Fiji Rugby Clash Over Health Claims

Former Fiji coach Mick Byrne says he did not resign and is cancer free, contradicting the health reason given for his April exit. FRU chairman John Sanday says the union stands by its decision and has moved on.

Rugby Union · 6/11/2026

"Should Have Been a Penalty Try": Force Survive Fijian Drua but TMO Calls Leave Both Sides Fuming

The Western Force kept their slim Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive with a 19-15 win over the Fijian Drua in Perth — but a forward-pass try and a missed penalty try call have made the post-match arguments louder than the result.

Rugby Union · 5/23/2026

'Threw the Spreadsheet Away': Wildkard on Waratahs' Suva Surge Past Drua

Wildkard credits the Waratahs binning their percentage-rugby template for the side's 50-point demolition of the Fijian Drua in Suva, while picking apart Super Rugby officiating that he says "manufactures excitement" with replays.

Rugby Union · 5/16/2026

Six-Test Super Saturday: Nations Championship 2026 Confirmed To Open July 4 With Six Simultaneous Tests

The 2026 Nations Championship launches on Saturday, 4 July, with six simultaneous Tests across three continents — New Zealand v France, Australia v Ireland, South Africa v England, Japan v Italy, Fiji v Wales and Argentina v Scotland — kicking off the inaugural southern series.

Rugby Union · 5/15/2026

'Just Seems Lunacy': RugbyAnalyst Maps Borthwick's Shadow 23 for the Fiji Side of England's Summer

With England facing a fixture pile-up that pits a South Africa Test against a Fiji clash days later, RugbyAnalyst argues a shadow 23 in the UK is the only sane plan and runs the rule over both XVs.

Rugby Union · 5/9/2026

'Forty-Two Per Cent of Their Losses by Seven or Less': ARP Names the Highlanders Super Rugby's Most Frustrating Team

Aotearoa Rugby Pod's Brenner Newton and Ross Karl have put a number on what Highlanders fans have felt for four seasons: 42% of their 47 Super Rugby Pacific losses have been by seven points or fewer. After last weekend's narrow Fijian Drua defeat in Lautoka, the panel called the Highlanders the competition's most frustrating team.

Rugby Union · 5/8/2026

'It's a Bit Like Lightning': Harrison and Shepherd Welcome Super Round Back

The Stan Sport Rugby Heaven crew welcomed back Super Round with real affection, previewed a new-stadium opener in Christchurch, and revisited the weekend's biggest upset — the Fijian Drua stunning the Brumbies in Canberra. Justin Harrison also reached into the archive to remind Waratahs fans what a Crusaders scalp actually feels like.

Rugby Union · 4/23/2026

'A Great, Unique Experience': Bula Round Push for Super Rugby Fiji

Super Rugby Pacific boss Jack Mesley has confirmed talks with the Fijian government about a 'Bula Round' built on the same blueprint as Christchurch's sold-out Super Round.

Rugby Union · 4/23/2026

'This Means So Much': Fijian Drua Stun Brumbies in Canberra to Break Away Hoodoo

The Fijian Drua have shocked the ACT Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra, breaking a long-standing away-losing run and leaving the Australian Conference leaders reeling after Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific 2026.

Rugby Union · 4/21/2026

Drua Deliver at Churchill Park to Defeat Reds in Super Rugby Pacific

Fijian Drua defeated the Queensland Reds at Churchill Park on 21 March 2026 in Super Rugby Pacific, with the home side finishing first and the Reds second. The result reinforced the Drua’s growing reputation as a formidable force at home, while Queensland were left to rue another difficult away assignment.

Rugby · 3/21/2026