Many Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fans are still getting familiar with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa’s game, but the former Wallaby showed glimpses of his quality during last week’s pre-season clash against the Chiefs.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Jeff Miller says revenue generated through broadcast and streaming rights is being reinvested directly into strengthening the club and securing long-term success.

Wallabies backrower Pete Samu will pull on the NSW Waratahs jersey for the first time this week after being named in a strong 28-man squad to face the ACT Brumbies in a Shop N Save Supermarket Super Rugby Pacific pre-season trial.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have announced a renewed broadcast partnership with the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation that will deliver free-to-air Drua rugby to the nation for the next three seasons of Shop N Save Supermarket Super Rugby Pacific.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson says the team’s week-long camp in Mount Maunganui proved invaluable, both on and off the field, following their pre-season match against the Chiefs played on Friday.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua showed encouraging signs in their first pre-season outing of the Shop N Save Supermarket Super Rugby Pacific campaign, despite going down 47–31 to the Chiefs in a high-scoring clash.

The Fijian Drua have secured a major boost off the field, renewing their partnership with Shop N Save Supermarket for a further three years.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will face a significant challenge in the front row following the departure of former captain Tevita Ikanivere, with the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season set to kick off next month.

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.