The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s comeback hopes fell short in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season opener, going down 40–26 to Moana Pasifika this afternoon at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

Fans attending the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season opener between the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will be allowed to enter the field at Churchill Park after the sound of the final hooter.

Today’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season opener between the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will mark the sixth chapter in one of the competition’s most passionate rivalries — the Clash of the Pacific.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua matches will not be available on the FBC Sports Walesi app this season because Vodafone Fiji holds exclusive digital streaming rights through its VodaPlay platform.

Former Hurricanes centre Ngani Laumape will be one to watch on game day as the former All Black makes his Moana Pasifika debut, adding depth and experience to the side.

FBC Sports will now broadcast selected Friday night Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific matches this season, beginning tonight with the Crusaders taking on the Highlanders at 6:05pm.

When the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua first ran out in Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific back in 2022 against the Blues, Isoa Nasilasila and Kitione Salawa were part of the historic starting side.

For 22-year-old Denzel Samoa, making his Super Rugby debut for Moana Pasifika in a country where rugby is considered a religion makes this achievement even more special.

A simple trip to Nadi International Airport to collect paperwork turned into an unforgettable day for Luke Nabaro, who had the chance to meet his all-time rugby idol for the very first time.

Eight members of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will feature for the Drua Development team in this Saturday’s curtain raiser clash against the visiting Australian Fijians Rugby Union at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson says moving Mesake Vocevoce to blindside flanker is a tactical decision driven by form, fitness, and the physical challenge posed by Moana Pasifika.

Moana Pasifika are eager to take the field this weekend in their opening clash of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua.