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
Another solid performance from Elia Canakaivata in Fiji’s win over Scotland. Starting at openside flanker again, he was strong with ball in hand, gaining precious metres and getting Fiji on the front foot.
Defensively he was menace in the rucks and also forced 2 turnovers.
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.
A superb performance from Ponipate Loganimasi against Tonga. His linebreak down the left touchline led to Fiji’s first try, then outleapt his opposing winger in the 2nd half to set up Tevita Ikanivere after an extended period where neither team scored any points.
He also ran for a match high 115 metres from 11 carries, made 4 linebreaks and beat 4 defenders.
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre started at Outside Centre for Fiji in his official test debut against Tonga.
He was one of Fiji’s best, setting up Fiji’s first linebreak and also throwing the last pass in the same movement to Seta Tamanivalu to score.
He was also strong defensively.
