Fijian Drua

28 - 14

Full Time

Waratahs

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

83'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Fijian Drua.

80'

Yellow Card

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

80'

Kemu Valetini has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Kemu Valetini will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isoa Tuwai bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

76'

Fijian Drua decided to go for goal with Kemu Valetini taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Selestino Ravutaumada took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Leone Nawai took full advantage.

71'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Henry O'Donnell coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Leafi Talataina coming off.

65'

Fijian Drua sub Kemu Valetini comes onto the field.

62'

Isikeli Rabitu departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

NSW Waratahs sub Siosifa Amone comes onto the field.

60'

Daniel Botha departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Ravai comes onto the field.

60'

Emosi Tuqiri departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Fijian Drua sub Selestino Ravutaumada comes onto the field.

60'

Ponipate Loganimasi departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

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

58'

Isoa Tuwai comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Motikiai Murray leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Julian Heaven from scoring as they record the try for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Leone Nawai comes on.

52'

Simione Kuruvoli comes off.

52'

Jack Grant comes on.

51'

Teddy Wilson comes off.

51'

Tane Edmed comes on.

51'

Lawson Creighton comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

Ponipate Loganimasi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Zuriel Togiatama getting some game time.

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesulame Dolokoto being replaced.

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samu Tawake getting some game time.

46'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge being replaced.

46'

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

45'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Julian Heaven getting some game time.

45'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Dobbins being replaced.

45'

Taniela Rakuro makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Vilive Miramira coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ratu Rotuisolia coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Fijian Drua is finished off by Ponipate Loganimasi, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Ponipate Loganimasi being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Elia Canakaivata.

38'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Etonia Waqa being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

NSW Waratahs sub Teddy Wilson comes onto the field.

35'

Jack Grant departs for NSW Waratahs.

35'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Tom Lambert comes on for NSW Waratahs.

31'

Isaac Kailea leaves the field.

31'

Trouble here as Etonia Waqa breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Langi Gleeson scores from close range.

25'

Jack Grant played a key part in that try.

25'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Tuqiri getting some game time.

24'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Peni Ravai being replaced.

24'

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

23'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Wilson being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Motikiai Murray goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Motikiai Murray bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Motikiai Murray bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

21'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Langi Gleeson getting some game time.

21'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Gamble being replaced.

21'

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

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Isoa Nasilasila took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Etonia Waqa took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

NSW Waratahs sub Miles Amatosero comes onto the field.

11'

Ben Grant departs for NSW Waratahs.

11'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Waratahs 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 18th April 2025, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Churchill Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Fijian Drua win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

28 - 14

80'

Suaalii

80'

21 - 14

Edmed

57'

21 - 14

Heaven

56'

21 - 12

Armstrong-Ravula

21 - 7

50'

Half Time

Loganimasi

18 - 7

38'

Creighton

26'

13 - 7

Gleeson

25'

13 - 5

Armstrong-Ravula

13 - 0

23'

Murray

11 - 0

22'

Armstrong-Ravula

6 - 0

13'

Armstrong-Ravula

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Fijian Drua

64%

Draw

Waratahs

35%

Cards-YC by Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

More Less

Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

45%

3-6 secs

39%

32%

6+ secs

11%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

66'

73'

79'

80'

Fijian Drua

Waratahs

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 on Fri 18th April 2025 at Churchill Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on SuperSport, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 Waratahs in 8th and Fijian Drua in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs Squads

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