The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will undertake a process to appoint Mick Byrne’s replacement in the coming months. The position of head coach will officially become vacant at the completion of Super Rugby Pacific in June as Byrne has taken up the Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach role. Drua chief executive, Mark Evans said they are delighted with Byrne’s national appointment. “Everybody here at the Drua is delighted that Mick has been appointed to the national team as head coach. He’s done a terrific job here at the Drua, and we’re sure that he will do the same for the Flying Fijians.” “We a ..read more

The Fijian Drua supports and maintains a zero tolerance towards any anti-social behaviour by spectators, particular racial abuse and has accepted SANZAAR’s position following the conclusion of their formal investigation of an alleged incident. An allegation of racial abuse surfaced following the Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 match between Melbourne Rebels and Fijian Drua at AAMI Park on Friday 5 April. A thorough investigation was completed by SANZAAR, Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels and based on the evidence available the allegation of racial abuse could not be substantiated. Fijian Dr ..read more

For the first time ever, the Constitutional Offices Commission (COC) has established an independent committee to advise it on the appropriate remuneration and allowances that should be payable to all the constitutional offices under its responsibility. Prime Minister and chair of the Commission, Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his ministerial statement in Parliament today said the independent committee consists of Cama Raimuria (as chairperson), Salote Uluinaceva and Elenoa Biukoto. He said the remuneration and allowances for future appointments, including for Supervisor of Elections, Commiss ..read more

The Ministry of Lands has clarified that a river gravel license was approved by the office of the Director of Lands to Yavusa Solia Trust on 28th September 2022 for 12 months. In a statement, the Minister Responsible for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo said that the license covers part of the Waimanu River and it was issued after the Yavusa Solia Trust had fulfilled all the requirements. Vosarogo said it must be noted that Mataqali Solia is part of the Yavusa Solia and their Trust. He said the same license was registered on 12th October 2022 at the office of the Registrar of Titles and upon expiry of ..read more

Drua Coach Mick Byrne has been appointed the new Head Coach of the Fiji Water Flying Fijians. Following an extensive and rigorous selection and negotiation process, Fiji Rugby resolved to appoint Byrne, whose formal application for a long-term work permit was granted by the Department for Immigration yesterday April 15, 2024. Byrne brings a wealth of international experience to the role, coaching at Test match level with Scotland, Japan, the Wallabies and the All Blacks. He will complete this Super Rugby Pacific season with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua while overseeing the Flying Fijians pr ..read more

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A Super Rugby Pacific investigation has found that allegations of racial abuse towards Fijian Drua scrumhalf Frank Lomani “could not be substantiated.” It was alleged that a spectator at AAMI Park had abused Lomani on the sidelines after the was sent off during the April 5 game against the Melbourne Rebels for a nasty elbow to the head of lock Josh Canham. Stan Sport cameras captured Lomani turning and appearing to react angrily towards comments from the crowd. A Super Rugby statement said that it had taken the allegations seriously and had conducted its investigation with assistance from the ..read more

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Constitutional Offices Commission will be investigating complaints lodged against Constitutional Office Holders. While delivering his ministerial statement in Parliament today, Rabuka who is also COC Chair said that all complaints will undergo thorough investigation, with the accused officers allowed to respond before any further decisions are made. The Prime Minister said an update on this matter is expected at the upcoming COC meeting in late April, with subsequent updates provided to Parliament. At the meeting scheduled for April 29, the COC will also ..read more

Fijian Drua Women’s centre Merewai Cumu remains under observation in Melbourne and will return home when she is medically cleared by authorities. Coach Moses Rauluni said as per protocol for concussions, Cumu will have to serve a 12-day stand down period. “She is much better but remains in Melbourne to undergo scans and tests before getting a clearance.” “We were more worried about her safety than coming back so our HPU Manager Alana Thomas stayed back with her in Melbourne and will travel back with Cumu when she fully recovers and is cleared.” Meanwhile, forwards Vika Matarugu and Sala Nabuli ..read more

Towering lock Isoa Nasilasila is set to make his return for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua against the Hurricanes in Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific in Suva on Friday. The 24-year-old Flying Fijians rep who has made 29 appearances for the Drua in Super Rugby Pacific has been out of action since copping an ankle injury in their 39-36 loss to Moana Pasifika. Coach Mick Byrne said Nasilasila has been training well and should be good to go. He also confirmed that Etonia Waqa has also recovered from an injury and should be back on the field in a week’s time. The Drua host the unbeaten Hurricanes at ..read more