The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have upset the top of the table Chiefs 28-24 at Churchill Park in Lautoka to record their first win of the 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Chiefs dominated most of the first half scoring two tries through powerhouse hooker Samisoni Taukeiaho and loose forward Jimmy Tupou while Drua’s star flyhalf Isaiah Armstrong Ravula converted two penalty kicks at goal.
The visitors led 12-6 at the break.
The Drua started the second half strongly with a a converted try to Ratu Meli Derenalagi in the 42nd minute putting them into the lead for the first time in the match, 13-12.
Anton Leinert Brown regained the lead for the Chiefs with an unconverted try in the corner putting them ahead 17-13, before Vuate Karawalevu got the Drua back in front to 18-17 with an unconverted try in the 60th minute.
Ponipate Loganimasi extended the Drua’s lead to 25-17 with a converted try under the cross bar.
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula converted a penalty in the 74th minute to put the last nail in the coffin and keep the game out of reach at 28-17.
Tupou Vaii managed to cross over with a consolation try for the Chiefs but it was too little too late as the Drua claimed their first win over the Chiefs.
The Drua play the Brumbies next Friday at 8.35pm.
Live Updates:
0' Drua kicks off the first half. DRU 0-0 CHI
3' The Chiefs scores the first try through hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho. Conversion to come. DRU 0-5 CHI
17' Drua knocks the ball on inside the Chiefs' 22 metre line as rain starts to pour heavily. DRU 0-5 CHI
21' Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula converts a penalty kick at goal successfully. DRU 3-5 CHI
25' The Chiefs extend their lead with a try to number 8 Jimmy Tupou. Conversion successful. DRU 3-12 CHI
35' Ravula converts his second penalty kick of the match successfully to close the gap. DRU 6-12 CHI
41' Ravula attempts another penalty kick at goal and misses. Score remains at the break. DRU 6-12 CHI
40' Chiefs kick off the second spell. DRU 6-12
42' Ratu Meli Derenalagi scores a converted try under the cross bar to give Drua the lead. DRU 13-12 CHI
47' Anton Lienert-Brown regains the lead for the Chiefs with an unconverted try. DRU 13-17 CHI
60' Drua regains the lead with a try to fullback Vuate Karawalevu. Conversion unsuccessful. DRU18-17 CHI
65' Try by Loganimasi, conversion successful Drua 25-17 Chiefs
77' Drua extends their lead through a penalty kick at goal from Ravula. DRU 28-17 CHI
82' Tupou Va'ai scores the Chiefs' last try with the conversion successful. DRU 28-24 CHI
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