Fijian Drua 36 - 33 Reds

Full time

03 May 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 12

HFC Bank Stadium

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The Fijian Drua triumphed over the Queensland Reds with a score of 36-33 in a thrilling Super Rugby encounter. Taniela Rakuro opened the scoring for the Drua early in the match, followed by tries from Mesake Doge and Etonia Waqa, giving them a strong lead. The Reds responded with tries from Jock Campbell, Richie Asiata, and Seru Uru, displaying their resilience. After halftime, Mesake Vocevoce added to the Drua’s tally, with Isoa Tuwai also crossing for a try. The Reds fought back, with tries from Jeff Toomaga-Allen and Max Craig, keeping the pressure on. A yellow card for Fraser McReight in the closing minutes hampered the Reds' efforts to equalize. Isikeli Rabitu sealed the victory for the Drua with a late try, ensuring they topped the Reds once again.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 28.7°C (Feels like 29.9°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 12.4 km/h, gusting to 26.7 km/h Humidity: 76% Cloud Cover: 53%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
7'

Try

Taniela Rakuro · Fijian Drua

5 - 0
10'

Try

Jock Campbell · Reds

5 - 5
11'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips · Reds

5 - 7
15'

Try

Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua

10 - 7
25'

Try

Etonia Waqa · Fijian Drua

15 - 7
28'

Try

Richie Asiata · Reds

15 - 12
29'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips · Reds

15 - 14
34'

Try

Seru Uru · Reds

15 - 19
40'

Substitution

Haereiti Hetet on for Peni Ravai · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Josh Canham on for Joe Brial · Reds
Halftime 15 - 19
Second Half
41'

Try

Mesake Vocevoce · Fijian Drua

20 - 19
42'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

22 - 19
47'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
47'

Substitution

Tevita Ikanivere on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
47'

Substitution

Max Craig on for Richie Asiata · Reds
47'

Substitution

Massimo De Lutiis on for Sef Fa'agase · Reds
47'

Substitution

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto on for Angus Blyth · Reds
47'

Substitution

Massimo De Lutiis on for Zane Nonggorr · Reds
48'

Substitution

Joseva Tamani on for Etonia Waqa · Fijian Drua
51'

Substitution

Elia Canakaivata on for Kitione Salawa · Fijian Drua
54'

Try

Isoa Tuwai · Fijian Drua

27 - 19
54'

Substitution

Philip Baselala on for Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua
55'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

29 - 19
57'

Substitution

Kalani Thomas on for Tate McDermott · Reds
57'

Substitution

Tom Lynagh on for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips · Reds
60'

Try

Jeff Toomaga-Allen · Reds

29 - 26
60'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh · Reds

29 - 21
63'

Substitution

Heremaia Murray on for Hunter Paisami · Reds
63'

Substitution

Ratu Rotuisolia on for Mesake Vocevoce · Fijian Drua
70'

Substitution

Isikeli Rabitu on for Inia Tabuavou · Fijian Drua
71'

Try

Max Craig · Reds

29 - 31
72'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh · Reds

29 - 33
78'

Yellow Card

Fraser McReight · Reds
79'

Try

Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

34 - 33
80'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

36 - 33
Fulltime 36 - 33

Player ratings

Fijian Drua

15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.7
14 Selestino Ravutaumada 6.7
13 Vuate Karawalevu 7.6
12 Inia Tabuavou 6.9
11 Taniela Rakuro 8.3
10 Kemu Valetini 6.1
9 Simione Kuruvoli 7.4
1 Peni Ravai 6.1
2 Zuriel Togiatama 7.5
3 Mesake Doge 7.3
4 Mesake Vocevoce 7.9
5 Isoa Nasilasila 6.6
6 Etonia Waqa 8.4
7 Isoa Tuwai 9.3
8 Kitione Salawa 6.9
16 Tevita Ikanivere 7.7
17 Haereiti Hetet 6.8
18 Samu Tawake 6.5
19 Ratu Rotuisolia 5.9
20 Joseva Tamani 7.1
21 Elia Canakaivata 6.5
22 Philip Baselala 6.6
23 Isikeli Rabitu 7.2

Reds

15 Jock Campbell 7.0
14 Lachie Anderson 6.5
13 Dre Pakeho 6.5
12 Hunter Paisami 6.1
11 Tim Ryan 6.3
10 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips 6.5
9 Tate McDermott 6.3
1 Sef Fa'agase 5.7
2 Richie Asiata 7.6
3 Zane Nonggorr 6.0
4 Ryan Smith 6.9
5 Angus Blyth 5.9
6 Seru Uru 8.2
7 Fraser McReight 6.4
8 Joe Brial 7.3
16 Max Craig 7.4
17 Jeff Toomaga-Allen –
18 Massimo De Lutiis 6.3
19 Josh Canham 6.3
20 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6.4
21 Kalani Thomas 5.9
22 Tom Lynagh 6.2
23 Heremaia Murray 5.9