Super Rugby
Super Rugby is the premier Rugby Competition in the Southern Hemisphere. It features 11 teams, 5 from New Zealand, 4 from Australia, 1 from Fiji and 1 based in New Zealand representing Samoa and Tonga.
Leleiwasa joins Drua
The Fijian Drua have made official the signing of 29 year old former Western Force and Wallabies halfback Issak Fines-Leleiwasa.
He joins a rather crowded scrumhalf corps with current players Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Philip Baselala, Peni Matawalu and Leone Nawai.
Leleiwasa played 45 Super Rugby matches over his 6 year career which started back in 2020 with the Brumbies.
Tavatavanawai to make All-Blacks debut
Highlanders Centre Timoci Tavatavanawai has been selected in the All-Blacks team to face France in the 2nd test of their 3 match series. He has been named on the bench and will officially make his International debut when he takes the field.
The 27 year old left Fiji at the age of 16 to pursue his rugby dreams and has turned down approaches to play for his homeland in the hope of securing a prestigious New Zealand jersey.
Tavatavanawai the latest Fijian All-Black
Highlanders Co-Captain Timoci Tavatavanawai is one of 5 new faces named in the All-Blacks squad today. The powerful Centre has turned down Flying Fijians invitations on multiple occasions and his faith has seemingly paid off.
Since his debut season with Moana Pasifika, the Tailevu native has been a Super Rugby sensation and his move to the Highlanders has only further solidified his stature in the competition.
Also named in the squad is regular Sevu Reece. Unlucky to miss is Crusaders Prop George Bower, Chiefs winger Emoni Narawa and Blues Number 8 Hoskins Sotutu.
Crusaders back on top
The Crusaders have returned to the top of the Super Rugby mountain, winning the 2025 title after beating the Chiefs 16-12 in a tense and exciting match.
They led 13-12 at halftime and both sides failed to score any points until a 72nd minute penalty gave the home side a 4 point buffer which they maintained until the final whistle. The win gives the Crusaders their 13th title in combined competition.
Sevu Reece started at Wing while George Bower came off the bench in the 54th minute.
The Chiefs heartbroken after their 3rd straight Grand Final defeat. Emoni Narawa started on the wing.
Mataele joins Drua
The Fijian have announced the signing of former Chiefs and Crusaders winger Manasa Mataele. The veteran finisher brings a wealth of experience to a young backline who lost some of their biggest names this off-season.
Mataele battled injury the past 2 seasons, managing just 2 caps for the Chiefs in 2025 and 2 games for Canterbury in the 2024 NPC, where he will return for the upcoming season.
Smith signs with Drua
The Fijian Drua have revealed their latest signing in former Melbourne Rebels Lock Angelo Smith.
Smith played 20 matches for the now defunct Rebels in their final 2 seasons. He was selected for the Flying Fijians in 2023 but left camp before playing a match. He bolsters the Locks department which already has representative players Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua.
Narawa double in Chiefs Semi Final win
The Chiefs have secured their place in the Super Rugby final after beating the Brumbies 37-17. Winger Emoni Narawa scored 2 tries for the home side who are hoping to win their first title in this their third straight attempt.
Player Updates
Isoa Tuwai has been named in Mick Byrne’s 30 man squad for the Pacific Nations Cup which begins in a fortnight.
Tuwai had a superb start to his pro career playing in 8 matches for the Drua and even scored a try. He joined the Western Bulldogs in the Queensland Hospital Cup amongst a host of other Fijians but the news of his selection in the Fiji squad will top off an incredible rookie year.
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre has extended his stay with the Fijian Drua, signing a 2 year extension which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027 Super Rugby season.
He is one of the original squad members from 2022 and has steadily climbed up the pecking order, culminating in his most productive season where he started in 8 of his 10 matches.
This on the back of him being selected for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup where he could make his international debut.
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens put in a 5 star performance in his 50th NPC match. He set up all 3 for the Bulls tries first throwing the last pass for Vereniki Tikoisolomone in the 7th minute.
He then broke through on a kick return before turning it back in for Josh Jacomb in the 20th minute before slicing through early in the 2nd half to set up halfback Adam Lennox with a beautiful Fijian-style offload.
He also made a game high 89 metres, 2 linebreaks and beat 5 defenders.
The Fijian Drua have revealed their latest signing in former Melbourne Rebels Lock Angelo Smith.
Smith played 20 matches for the now defunct Rebels in their final 2 seasons. He was selected for the Flying Fijians in 2023 but left camp before playing a match. He bolsters the Locks department which already has representative players Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua.
The Fijian Drua have made official the signing of 29 year old former Western Force and Wallabies halfback Issak Fines-Leleiwasa.
He joins a rather crowded scrumhalf corps with current players Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, Philip Baselala, Peni Matawalu and Leone Nawai.
Leleiwasa played 45 Super Rugby matches over his 6 year career which started back in 2020 with the Brumbies.
George Bower made his All-Blacks return in their final test of their 3 match series against France.
The loosehead Prop who played his last test match in November 2022, was months out from eligibility for Fiji but his return to the Black jersey puts an end to the suggestions that he would represent the Flying Fijians.
