13 January, 2026, 12:16 pm Central - 24°C Rain

We know what playing in the quarter finals is all about - Byrne

We know what playing in the quarter finals is all about - Byrne

By Mosese Raqio
04/06/2024
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Mick Byrne

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua knows what the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are all about and they are geared up for this weekend’s quarter final clash against the Blues.

Coach Mick Byrne says they were in the quarter finals last year and they know there will be a big step up in intensity.

Byrne says their week of training does not change either than getting a lot of energy around to what needs to be done.

He says they are coming off a good victory against the Melbourne Rebels last week and they are ready for the Blues this weekend.

Captain Ratu Meli Derenalagi says they know what it feels like playing in the quarter finals and their main focus this week is to try and not only get a quarter final win but also get their first-ever away game victory since 2022.

The Drua will take on the Blues at 7.05pm on Saturday at Eden Park in Auckland.

In other quarter finals this weekend, the Chiefs will play the Reds at 7.05pm Friday, the Hurricanes will host the Rebels at 4.35pm Saturday and the Brumbies will play the Highlanders at 9.35pm Saturday.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Roads and crossings closed due to floods in Central, Western and Northern divisions
With the flash flood and heavy rain warnings in force for the whole of Fiji, roads in the Central, Western and Northern divisions are closed.Waiwatu C...
41 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Court gives ODPP until 19th to consolidate charges against suspended police officers in meth case
The Suva Magistrates Court has given the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions until the 19th of this month to consolidate the charges ...
2 minutes ago

Fiji Evangelical Fellowship mourns the passing of Reverend Tugi
Fiji Evangelical Fellowship President Reverend Onisi Burekama and the Executive Board have paid tribute to their longest-serving General Secretary, ...
52 minutes ago

Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for Fiji
A Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with associated ...
2 hours ago

Electricity tariff rate consultation continues today in Suva, Valelevu and Levuka
Public consultations on the electricity tariff rate continues today, with sessions scheduled in Suva, Valelevu and Levuka. The Fijian Competition and ...
3 hours ago

Balawa, Lautoka community install CCTV cameras for safer neighbourhood
The Balawa community in Lautoka has installed five CCTV cameras after raising funds, aiming to improve the safety of families in the ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
11 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
22 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
22 days ago

TOP