Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
12 April, 2026, 5:27 am
Central - 22°C Rain
12 April, 2026, 5:27 am Central - 22°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
Drua reigns supreme at The Fortress repelling Force 24-22
It was a nail biter at The Fortress in Lautoka as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and the Force went at it hammer and tongs.The lead changed hands a co...
10 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Immediate clean-up took place after Galoa Seawall littering incident by Ministry staff
The Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry has moved quickly to address concerns after a video surfaced that Ministry of Fisheries staff based at Galoa ...
12 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after ...
12 hours ago

Sikh Community to celebrate Baisakhi tomorrow
The Sikh community will come together tomorrow to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the most significant festivals in Sikhism, at the Samabula Sikh ...
12 hours ago

Tikoduadua says Police and RFMF investigations underway into attempted break-ins at RFMF facilities
While Police and military investigations continue, Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says he is aware of the reported incidents at the Republic of ...
13 hours ago

Super fan urges Fijian Drua to play their hearts out
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua super fan Adrian Blaise is urging the team to play their hearts out in their last game at The Fortress this season.Blaise, ...
13 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
TC Vaianu Coverage
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is urging the public to remain alert, prepared, and watch out for one another as Tropical Cyclone ...
3 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
3 days ago

Fuel situation in Fiji based on the global crisis
Opposition MP, Vijay Nath has questioned by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission waited until 7:35pm last night to drop the bomb on the ...
3 days ago

TOP