Fijivillage
3 March, 2026, 3:23 pm
Central - 24°C Rain
3 March, 2026, 3:23 pm Central - 24°C Rain

We have only had 3 of those this year and we won all 3 games – Drua Coach

We have only had 3 of those this year and we won all 3 games – Drua Coach

By Alipate Narawa
28/04/2023
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head coach Mick Byrne

Only 3 times we have been able to have a training session on a Monday, Tuesday, recovery on Wednesday come out and do execution and train at game pace on Thursday and we have won all 3 games this year.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head coach Mick Byrne stated this adding they have got themselves in a great place, great execution, and they will be right to go when they take on the Auckland Blues in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific culture round tomorrow.

Byrne says it would be good if he could claim using the heat as a strategy but he says that the Blues will be ready for it adding he heard that Leon MacDonald said that they have been training in some heat conditions.

Blues Head coach Leon MacDonald says it is no secret the Drua are a tough prospect at home adding they have tweaked a few things at training this week, including some ‘heat’ fitness sessions to simulate the conditions.

The Drua play the Blues at 2.05pm tomorrow at Churchill Park.

You can get your tickets at any Jacks of Fiji outlet, Lautoka City Council and selected Shop N Save Supermarkets.

In other games this weekend, the Hurricane host the Brumbies tonight at 7.05, the Waratahs play the Highlanders at 9.35pm and on tomorrow Moana Pasifika face the Rebels at 4.35pm, the top of the table Chiefs host the Crusaders at 7.05 and then the Reds play the Force at 9.35pm.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Heavy Rain Warning remains for all of Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for all of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office confirms that a flash flood warning remains in force for whole of Viti L...
41 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Mullau mother appeals for help as family of 13 stranded by floodwaters
A family of 13 in the flood-affected area of Mullau, Rakiraki is urgently seeking assistance after being cut off from essential supplies for the past ...
9 minutes ago

RCL Services expands operations, providing employment to over 600 Fijians
More than 600 Fijians will now be employed at RCL Services Pte Limited following the launch of its newly expanded office of approximately $600,000 ...
52 minutes ago

Suva City Council launches Return and Earn initiative to boost recycling efforts
The Suva City Council has officially launched the Return and Earn initiative to help address waste management challenges in the Capital.Under the ...
54 minutes ago

Bail variation ruling for Charters to be delivered tomorrow
The bail variation ruling for Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters will be delivered tomorrow by Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne.Defence ...
1 hour ago

Floodwaters rise again at Ba Market as Naduka Creek bursts its banks
Floodwaters started rising in the Ba Market Open Shed area this afternoon.Special Administrator Moshim Khan says Naduka Creek has burst its banks, ...
1 hour ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
4 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
4 days ago

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 ...
25 days ago

TOP