The McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women are making key adjustments ahead of Sunday’s second pre-season trial against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

The Sports World Fijian Under-20 side suffered an 82-25 defeat to the Junior Springboks, trailing 56-11 at halftime in a tough test match against the reigning World Champions.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Women assistant coach Kele Leawere says the arrival of new players this season has created healthy competition within the squad while also strengthening the team environment.

At just 23 years old, Fiji’s first wheelchair rugby head coach, Makarita Nakavulevu, is already making history.

New McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women assistant coach Tavaita Rowati believes the rapid growth of women’s rugby in Fiji is creating stronger pathways and producing more quality players for the future.

Some changes have been made to the Terms of Participation for the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union Vodafone Deans competition, which includes double registration.

Every time Zipporah Sorokacika pulls on a rugby jersey, she carries with her the sacrifices, belief, and support of the people who stood beside her long before the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women came calling.

Nasinu Rugby Union Women’s Rugby Manager Esther Karanavatu is calling on fans and sponsors to play a bigger role in supporting women’s rugby at the grassroots level, saying stronger backing is crucial for the growth of the sport in Fiji.

Ruth Raketekete never imagined that a netball scholarship to New Zealand in 2020 would eventually spark her passion for rugby and lead her into the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women squad.

Just a year ago, Vilisi Tivalele had never played rugby. Today, the former netball player is part of the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women squad after a rapid rise through the local rugby ranks.

The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women are set to light up home crowds next month, with tickets for their two Super W matches in Fiji now officially on sale.

For Navuakece Women’s manager Asenaca Takitaki, women’s rugby is about much more than the game itself.