It was more than just a rugby match in Brisbane yesterday.

Taveuni and Rewa have sealed their places in this season’s Skipper Cup competition after topping their respective pools with impressive campaigns.

The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women will once again draw strength from their passionate supporters when they take on the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, with captain Kolora Lomani saying the unwavering backing of the Fijian community continues to inspire the side.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will adjust its cost base ahead of next season’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign as funding from World Rugby comes to an end this month.

McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge commended the contributions of Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s players Atelaite Buna and Verenaisi Bari following their strong performances in last weekend’s win over the Brumbies.

Fiji rugby is mourning the loss of SportsWorld Fiji Under‑20 representative Kaminieli Talanacolo, who has passed away at the age of 19.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Senirusi Seruvakula says excitement is building as the national side departed for the United Kingdom last night ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship.

McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge expects a tough and physical contest when his side takes on the Queensland Reds this weekend, with a home semifinal spot on the line.

Moana Pasifika will not be part of Super Rugby Pacific next year after New Zealand Rugby rejected plans to rescue the financially stricken franchise.

A victory over the Queensland Reds this weekend will secure a home semi-final for the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women in the Super W competition.

At just 21 years old, Elesi Saukuru’s journey to the McDonalds Fijian Drua Women squad has been anything but conventional, marked by persistence, patience and a late but decisive switch to rugby.

Former All Blacks James Parsons and Jeff Wilson have expressed their shock at the omission of Hurricanes captain Du’Plessis Kirifi from the first All Blacks squad named by new coach Dave Rennie.