What began as a wide eyed visit to watch a training session has come full circle for JD Sivivatu Kanth, who two years on has earned a call up into the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Development Squad.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have confirmed a 12-member Development Squad for the 2026 season, blending continuity with fresh talent as the franchise continues to strengthen its professional pathway.

Outgoing Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans has delivered a heartfelt farewell to the Drua organisation, its players and Fijian rugby fans, reflecting on the team’s journey and the broader growth of rugby in Fiji.

The Flying Fijians have added experience and stability to their coaching structure with the appointment of former Fiji international and experienced Drua mentor Ifereimi Rawaqa as the team’s new Assistant Forward Coach and National Contact (Collision) Coach.

Sky Pacific has secured Pay TV rights to deliver every Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match live across Fiji and the Pacific from 2026 to 2028.

The Swire Fijian Drua has renewed its partnership with one of the Pacific’s leading hotel group as the official hotel and home of the club for an additional three years.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will open their 2026 campaign preparations with a pre-season trial against the Gallagher Chiefs at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on January 30.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are now entering their third to fourth week of pre-season, with a heavy focus on conditioning and squad integration as they prepare for the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani is nearing a full return to training following shoulder surgery earlier this year.

New Fijian Drua signing Iosefo Namoce says joining the Super Rugby Pacific franchise is both a dream come true and a challenge he’s ready to face head-on.

Suva Grammar School Under-16 openside flanker George Lagakali has quickly noticed the big difference between training with his school team and stepping up to the Fijian Drua Academy.

The Fijian Drua generated $108 million for the country’s GDP during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.