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.

Women’s rugby is no longer just a game for many young women in Fiji, it is becoming a lifeline, a source of empowerment and a pathway to financial opportunity.

Fiji Airways men’s sevens player Apete Narogo has signed with French Top 14 club RC Toulon, making the 23-year-old winger’s switch to 15s official ahead of the new phase of his career.

A captain’s knock from David Havili has secured the Crusaders a thrilling 36-32 victory over the Chiefs at One NZ Stadium, locking in their Super Rugby Pacific finals spot and keeping their unbeaten home record intact.

The ACT Brumbies have secured a Super Rugby Pacific finals spot and placed the NSW Waratahs’ season on life support with a clinical 21-14 derby win in Sydney.

Being away from family has become a familiar challenge for McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women openside flanker Sulita Waisega as she enters her fourth season with the club.

Fiji-born England Women’s rugby star Lagi Tuima will leave Harlequins Women at the end of the season, bringing an end to a remarkable seven-year stint with the English club.