Waratahs

29 - 24

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ponipate Loganimasi bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

78'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to NSW Waratahs.

77'

Yellow Card

Kitione Salawa (Fijian Drua) is shown a yellow card

77'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Bowen getting some game time.

72'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tane Edmed being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry O'Donnell took full advantage.

72'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Kemu Valetini getting some game time.

71'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Tuidraki Samusamuvodre being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Joseva Tamani took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Kitione Salawa took full advantage.

70'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Triston Reilly coming on.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Max Jorgensen coming off.

69'

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

67'

Try

Fijian Drua are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mesulame Dolokoto touching down.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Ben Grant coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Miles Amatosero coming off.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Andrew Kellaway coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Triston Reilly coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Meli Derenalagi goes through the gap.

62'

NSW Waratahs sub Jamie Adamson comes onto the field.

61'

Langi Gleeson departs for NSW Waratahs.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Mesulame Dolokoto comes onto the field.

61'

Tevita Ikanivere departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Ponipate Loganimasi

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

59'

Kitione Salawa played a key part in that try.

59'

Yellow Card

Miles Amatosero (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

55'

Triston Reilly comes on.

54'

Andrew Kellaway comes off.

54'

Teddy Wilson comes on.

52'

Jake Gordon comes off.

52'

Livai Natave comes on.

52'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

52'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

50'

Simione Kuruvoli comes off.

50'

What a run here by Max Jorgensen as they get over the gainline!

50'

Ilaisa Droasese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Siosifa Amone getting some game time.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Tupou being replaced.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Mahe Vailanu getting some game time.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Dave Porecki being replaced.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Kailea getting some game time.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Angus Bell being replaced.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Etonia Waqa getting some game time.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ratu Rotuisolia being replaced.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula getting some game time.

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Muntz being replaced.

46'

Lalakai Foketi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kitione Salawa coming on.

44'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Motikiai Murray coming off.

44'

The left post denies Tane Edmed from adding the extras.

44'

Try

The NSW Waratahs maul march their way over the white wash for Dave Porecki to touch down.

43'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesake Doge coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Samu Tawake coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Motikiai Murray coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kitione Salawa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fijian Drua sub Kitione Salawa comes onto the field.

38'

Motikiai Murray departs for Fijian Drua.

38'

Conversion

Tane Edmed does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for NSW Waratahs as Langi Gleeson goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Rob Leota being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Max Jorgensen breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Max Jorgensen breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Caleb Muntz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

Vuate Karawalevu goes on their own for a try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vuate Karawalevu bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

16'

Inia Tabuavou sets up the try.

16'

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

16'

Conversion

Tane Edmed converts the try.

14'

Try

Langi Gleeson scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Jake Gordon is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Ponipate Loganimasi

10'

Meli Derenalagi played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Meli Derenalagi took full advantage.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 28th February 2025, 12:35am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Mabey

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

43%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

29 - 24

77'

Salawa

77'

22 - 24

Dolokoto

66'

22 - 24

Armstrong-Ravula

60'

22 - 19

Loganimasi

59'

22 - 17

Amatosero

22 - 12

55'

Porecki

22 - 12

43'

Half Time

Edmed

17 - 12

37'

Gleeson

15 - 12

36'

Edmed

10 - 12

25'

Karawalevu

16'

7 - 12

Edmed

7 - 7

14'

Gleeson

5 - 7

13'

Muntz

11'

0 - 7

Loganimasi

10'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Waratahs

74%

Draw

Fijian Drua

25%

Start of Possession Passages by Mesulame Dolokoto

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

More Less

Defence Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

51%

3-6 secs

33%

40%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

73'

74'

77'

80'

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 28th February 2025 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Waratahs won the last encounter but Waratahs 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 Fijian Drua in 8th and Waratahs in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Squads

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