Waratahs ready for new start after ending 2021 with no wins
The Waratahs are treating 2022 as a new era after disappointing performances over the past 12 months. A combination of injuries and heartbreaking defeats saw the side
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Highlanders turn to jiu jitsu training
The Highlanders are hoping a unique approach to their preseason training could give them a fighting edge in this year’s Super Rugby competition. The franchise h
Two trial matches for Fijian Drua against Western Force and Rebels
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will have two trial matches before their first Super Rugby Pacific match on the 18th of next month. The first trial match is against Wes
Waisake Naholo joins brother Kini at the Crusaders
Former All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo’s dream of a return to Super Rugby is alive as he joins defending champions Crusaders. Naholo will link up with younger
1st match up between Drua and Moana Pasifika in May
The first match-up between the two new franchises in Super Rugby Pacific - Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua will be in Round 13 in May. The venue is yet to be confirmed
Koroi and Dawai in for Highlanders
Two explosive Fijians will feature for the Highlanders as outside backs in the Super Rugby Pacific competition which kicks off in February next year. They are Mosese D
Mataele and Kahui in for Western Force
Flying Fijians winger Manasa Mataele is one of the exciting outside backs you should look forward to in Super Rugby Pacific when it kicks off in two months. Mataele is
Super Rugby Pacific revamped draw to feature derby games first
Derby matches will feature in the first half of Super Rugby Pacific as New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia revamp the competition draw due to the latest threat posed by
Crusaders provide update on Mo'unga's Super Rugby Pacific availability
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has provided an update on Richie Mo’unga’s availability for the beginning of next year’s Super Rugby Pacific cam
Drua to begin Super Rugby campaign against the Blues and there are plans to have at least two games in Fiji
The Fijian Drua will begin their historic inaugural campaign in the Super Rugby Pacific at Eden Park against the Super Rugby Trans Tasman defending champions, the Blues a
Fijian Drua and New Balance sign 3 year partnership
The Fijian Drua and global athletic leader New Balance have announced a 3 year partnership which will see New Balance provide all onfield and training performance wear f
Tela expected to provide experience in the Drua backline
Latest Fijian Drua recruit Teti Tela is expected to provide experience in the Drua backline in next year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Interim Fijian Drua CEO
Crusaders half-back is the second player to sign with Moana Pasifika
Crusaders half-back Ereatara Enari is the second player to sign with Moana Pasifika for next year's Super Rugby Pacific competition. RNZ News reports the 24-year-old h
Nasoko among 6 new players confirmed for the Drua
Kalione Nasoko is the latest Olympic gold medalist who has been confirmed for the Fijian Drua. He joins fellow 7s stars Napolioni Bolaca and Meli Derenalagi. Nasoko
Kini Naholo joins the Crusaders
The Crusaders have confirmed the signing of Kini Naholo for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season. Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson says the 22-year-old, who plays h
Aaron Mauger named as head coach of Moana Pasifika
Former Highlanders and Leicester Tigers head coach, Aaron Mauger will coach Moana Pasifika for their historic debut campaign in Super Rugby Pacific in 2022. Mauger, of
27 more signings expected for the Fijian Drua in the coming weeks
Fiji Rugby Union confirms a further 27 players will be revealed in the coming weeks as new signings for Fijian Drua for next year's Super Rugby Pacific. There are now
Meli Derenalagi is one of 5 new signings for the Fijian Drua
Fiji 7s team forward and Olympic gold medalist Meli Derenalagi is one of the five new signings for the Fijian Drua for the Super Rugby Pacific competition next year. H
There is an option to recruit players who are not from Fiji - Raiwalui
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High Performance, Simon Raiwalui they have an option of getting players who are not from Fiji for the Fijian Drua. Raiwalui says they
Michael Byrne named Fijian Drua Head Coach
Former All Blacks and Wallabies assistant and skills coach Michael Byrne has been named as the Fijian Drua Head Coach. Prior to this Byrne also had a playing and coach
Fijian Drua target finals place in first season despite challenging start
The Fijian Drua are setting their target as one of the final eight teams in next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition that will kick off on 18th February. Fij