Fijian Drua

24 - 14

Full Time

Highlanders

Fijian Drua vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Paul Williams has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

Philip Baselala comes on.

76'

Frank Lomani comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kemu Valetini bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

76'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Maika Tuitubou coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Joji Nasova coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesake Vocevoce coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kitione Salawa coming off.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Taine Robinson coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Timoci Tavatavanawai coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens goes through the gap.

65'

Yellow Card

Isikeli Rabitu (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

61'

Xavier Tito-Harris comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Jona Nareki leaves the field.

58'

Lucas Casey comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Veveni Lasaqa leaves the field.

58'

Kemu Valetini comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula leaves the field.

58'

Isoa Tuwai comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Joseva Tamani leaves the field.

57'

Adam Lennox comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Folau Fakatava leaves the field.

56'

Peni Ravai comes on.

52'

Mesake Doge comes off.

52'

Kavaia Tagivetaua comes on.

52'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

52'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on.

50'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

50'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sean Withy getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Haig being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jack Taylor being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Lienert-Brown getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adds the two points for Fijian Drua.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Elia Canakaivata dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Temo Mayanavanua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Isikeli Rabitu from scoring that try!

42'

Isikeli Rabitu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Frank Lomani played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Frank Lomani being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The Highlanders maul pushes over the tryline as Veveni Lasaqa scores.

36'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Cameron Millar being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Frank Lomani being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Timoci Tavatavanawai breaches the defence.

28'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

Isikeli Rabitu goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isikeli Rabitu bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

24'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Jonah Lowe

13'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Virimi Vakatawa

A gap opened in the defence and Virimi Vakatawa took full advantage.

Frank Lomani played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Paul Williams blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Highlanders 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Fri 1st May 2026, 09:00pm PDT 
  
 Four R Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rabitu

24 - 14

61'

Armstrong-Ravula

24 - 14

48'

Canakaivata

22 - 14

47'

Rabitu

17 - 14

42'

Half Time

Millar

37'

12 - 14

Lasaqa

36'

12 - 12

Rabitu

12 - 7

24'

Millar

14'

7 - 7

Lowe

13'

7 - 5

Armstrong-Ravula

7 - 0

10'

Vakatawa

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Highlanders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

62%

3-6 secs

36%

25%

6+ secs

14%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

70'

78'

80'

Fijian Drua

Highlanders

Fijian Drua vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Fri 1st May 2026 at Four R Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 06:00 SAST on SuperSport, 16:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Fijian Drua won the last encounter but Fijian Drua are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Highlanders in 7th and Fijian Drua in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Highlanders Squads

The official squads for Fijian Drua vs Highlanders will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.