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12 February, 2026, 4:25 pm
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Drua suffers another loss to Moana 34-15 in Auckland

Drua suffers another loss to Moana 34-15 in Auckland

By Mikaele Liga
26/04/2025
Source : Fijian Drua

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has suffered another loss in round 11 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific after they were beaten by Moana Pasifika 34-15.

In a game full of errors in the first half, the Drua failed to convert their possession into points when they had the ball, and Moana punished them early scoring the first try of the game in the 24th minute to Danny Toala to lead 5-0.

Moana played in the right side of the field and extended their points by 15 to lead 17-0 at half time.

In the second half, Moana scored the first try in the 44th minute and kept their consistency and composure to extend their lead to 22-0.

The Drua replied with a try in the second half through winger Taniela Rakuro to narrow the deficit 22-5.

Moana showed class and scored another 12 points in the second half and the Drua managed to score another 10 points.


Live Updates

1st Minute kick-off from Moana Pasifika received by drua and ball was kicked out on the full-line out throw to Moana

second minute of the game second charge down my moana,first scrum to Drua in terms of weight Drua is heavier

Moana playing in the Drua for the half last 5 minutes and hoping to convert territory into points with 10 metre line out throw

Drua finally out of their half attaking the Moana line

14th Minute the Drua has most possession and they are not converting them into points

18th minute Motikiai Murray replaced for suspected concussion

22nd minute Moana lost the ball after a good build up punching the Drua line but kncks the ball forward,scrum to Drua

24th minute opening try to Moana Danny Toala the inside centre of moana they lead 5-0

28th min Moana opts for line-out throw and attacks the Drua line and score another try conversion to come 10-0

32nd minute Isaia kicks for a penalty and misses

34th minute too many handling errors from both sides and Moana opts for line out attacking the Drua line and scores after a good pick and drive from the forwards 17-0

40th minute Drua scrum they kick it out Moana lead 17-0

40th Kick-off Drua needs to convert possession into points, Drua loses ball scrum to Moana

44th minute Moana charging towards Drua 5 metre line and scores first try in the second half extending their lead 22-0

Drua scores first try in the 47th minute after a line break score under the sticks

54th minute a wonderful, brilliant individual try to captain Savea, extending their lead to 27-10

Ref dis allowed the try due to a knock on from Moana player Moana maintains lead 22-10

Ref dis allowed the try due to a knock on from Moana player Moana maintains lead 22-10

Moana scores a try to Julian Savea to increase their lead to 27-0 conversion misses

Drua scores in the 57th minute to wing Moana leads 27-15

63rd minute Drua continue to attack Moanas line 10 metres away from the try line and Drua knocks the ball,scrum to Moana

70th minute Moana awarded a penalty,Moana opts for a kick for touch line outto Moana in Drua half

76th minute Moana defending their line again from Drua attack hoping to score a try

78th minute Moana scores another try to put the nail in the coffin to end the game in a 6 try game to win 34-15

game over 34-15

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