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.
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
Iosefo Masi started at Centre for Fiji against the Wallabies. He made the first linebreak of the game in the opening minutes but ended up losing the ball, something that has plagued him all year and again in this game.
Apart from his linebreak he made 55 metres from 3 carries but crucially turned the ball over on 4 occasions.
Caleb Muntz took the reigns at flyhalf in the Flying Fijians opening test match of the year. Without being spectacular, he serviced the team well and played distributor for most the game. Took on the line on a 7 occasions, gaining 42 metres and was forced to make 5 tackles.
Had a decent day with the boot, kicking 2 penalties and 1 of 2 conversions.
Philip Baselala made his international debut for Fiji in their loss to Australia. He came off the bench to replace Simione Kuruvoli in the 69th minute as Fiji tried desperately to defend their lead.
Was solid with his delivery and service and was probably left on the bench a little too long.
Kuruvoli started the match for the Flying Fijians against the Wallabies. He was solid without being spectacular. Serviced the backs and forwards well and made the linebreak that led to their first try. He also made a great decision to bypass the forwards and pass to Jiuta Wainiqolo on the same play which was crucial to the end result.
Didn’t execute too well on a couple of box kicks but overall solid performance. Played the majority of the game and was replaced in the 69th minute by Philip Baselala.
