Waratahs

36 - 13

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

NSW Waratahs go for goal with Lawson Creighton taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

What a kick! Max Jorgensen takes full advantage to score for NSW Waratahs.

79'

Spellbinding play by Jack Debreczeni is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pete Samu bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elia Canakaivata bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

77'

Lawson Creighton curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ioane Moananu places the ball down for the try.

71'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesake Vocevoce coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming off.

69'

Fijian Drua sub Haereiti Hetet comes onto the field.

62'

Peni Ravai departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

NSW Waratahs sub Teddy Wilson comes onto the field.

61'

Jake Gordon departs for NSW Waratahs.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Inia Tabuavou comes onto the field.

60'

Taniela Rakuro departs for Fijian Drua.

60'

Lawson Creighton has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

Great hands by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Angus Blyth

58'

Leafi Talataina played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Leafi Talataina goes through the gap.

58'

Kitione Salawa comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Motikiai Murray leaves the field.

57'

Peni Ravai comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Haereiti Hetet leaves the field.

57'

Siosifa Amone comes on.

54'

Daniel Botha comes off.

54'

Kavaia Tagivetaua comes on.

51'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lawson Creighton kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa getting some game time.

48'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani being replaced.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Triston Reilly getting some game time.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with James Hendren being replaced.

48'

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

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Harry Potter being replaced.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Joey Walton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

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

47'

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

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Angus Blyth getting some game time.

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Miles Amatosero being replaced.

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Leafi Talataina getting some game time.

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Clem Halaholo being replaced.

46'

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

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lambert being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the penalty.

44'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Max Jorgensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Manasa Mataele coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ponipate Loganimasi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Joey Walton being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Max Jorgensen as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Max Jorgensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Lawson Creighton.

36'

Penalty Goal

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

33'

Trouble here as Isikeli Rabitu breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Ethan Dobbins breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Zuriel Togiatama breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Hendren bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Rakuro bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

17'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Taniela Rakuro

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Taniela Rakuro took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Ponipate Loganimasi is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Isikeli Rabitu took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton converts the try.

10'

Try

Charlie Gamble scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Jake Gordon goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Nic Berry blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 20th February 2026, 12:35am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jorgensen

36 - 13

79'

Moananu

31 - 13

71'

Blyth

26 - 13

58'

Creighton

21 - 13

50'

Moananu

19 - 13

49'

Armstrong-Ravula

44'

14 - 13

Half Time

Creighton

14 - 10

37'

Jorgensen

12 - 10

36'

Armstrong-Ravula

33'

7 - 10

Armstrong-Ravula

14'

7 - 7

Rakuro

13'

7 - 5

Creighton

7 - 0

10'

Gamble

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

39%

3-6 secs

39%

46%

6+ secs

17%

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

67'

70'

74'

75'

Waratahs

Fijian Drua

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Fri 20th February 2026 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 RugbyPass TV in the US.

Waratahs won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 6th and Waratahs in 9th 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.