Fijivillage
9 February, 2026, 3:38 pm
Central - 29°C Rain
9 February, 2026, 3:38 pm Central - 29°C Rain

Fijian Drua's emergence as a potential powerhouse has been the standout story of Super Rugby Pacific – Sir John Kirwan

Fijian Drua's emergence as a potential powerhouse has been the standout story of Super Rugby Pacific – Sir John Kirwan

By Naveel Krishant
09/05/2023

Former All Black Sir John Kirwan says regardless of the Chiefs' perfect start to 2023, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua's emergence as a potential powerhouse has been the standout story of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

In their second season of Super Rugby after being introduced to the competition in 2022 alongside Moana Pasifika, the Drua have proven themselves to be a thorn in the side of any potential opponent.

Speaking on Sky Sport's The Breakdown, Sir John Kirwan declared the Drua's success this season leaves them head and shoulders above the competition as the storyline of the year.

He says the Drua have done exactly what World Rugby and Super Rugby have asked of them.

Sir John says the Drua have found this balance between playing Super Rugby, but also keeping their Fijian flair.

The Force will host the Drua at 9.35pm Friday.

Source: Newshub

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Churches cannot ignore the realities on the ground regarding drug situation – Naivalurua
Fiji’s growing drug problem cannot be solved by law enforcement alone, and I'm calling on churches to work together in unity as the Government cann...
55 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Contractors working to rectify issues at CWMH after heavy rain - Health Minister
The contractors at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are working to rectify issues caused by the heavy downpour, which has resulted in delays to ...
23 minutes ago

Bad Bunny brings Latin love to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
It’s no surprise that Bad Bunny made his Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show a big dance party.The Puerto Rican rapper and singer, who took ...
59 minutes ago

Punja's application to travel for surgery dismissed
The bail variation application for Thakor Punja, who is seeking to travel to Australia for spinal surgery and disc replacement, has been ...
1 hour ago

Musa focusing on positivity amid online criticism
Internet sensation, Mohammed Muzzamil 'Musa' Hussein says he is focusing only on the good and choosing to ignore the negative comments being made ...
5 hours ago

Watch the inspiring story of Matua School's Dux Reapi Tabuaniviti on fijivillage Straight Talk
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the ...
7 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
3 days ago

Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung and lawyers Wylie Clarke and Laurel Vaurasi's counsels made submissions for leave to apply for judicial review of the Commission of Inquiry into Malimali's appointment as FICAC Commissioner
The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
3 days ago

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
4 days ago

TOP