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.

Extra Bula FC striker Christopher Wasasala believes the team is steadily improving after a challenging second round campaign in Papua New Guinea.

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.

The Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will be broadcast live on television this year following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Marist Rugby Club and the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation.

Adapting to life away from home and confined conditions in Papua New Guinea has been one of the biggest lessons for Extra Bula FC in Round Two, according to player Filipe Baravilala.

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.

Lincoln Rewa FC may have secured victory in Round One of the Pillay Garments Champion vs. Champion series, but head coach Priyant Manu says there is still plenty of work to be done, particularly in front of the goal.

Fiji international Vuate Karawalevu will remain with French Top 14 side Castres Olympique until 2029 after signing a contract extension with the club.

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.

The Pillay Garments Champion vs Champion series assignment is only half done, says Rewa coach Priyant Manu ahead of its away game against Labasa at Subrail Park on Saturday.