Waratahs 36 - 13 Fijian Drua

Full time

20 Feb 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 2

Allianz Stadium

Waratahs vs Fijian Drua head to head

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The NSW Waratahs secured a convincing 36-13 victory over the Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium. Charlie Gamble opened the scoring with a try in the ninth minute, quickly followed by a conversion from Lawson Creighton. The Drua responded with a try from Taniela Rakuro and a conversion by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, bringing the score to 7-7. Max Jorgensen added another try for the Waratahs before halftime, which Creighton converted to extend their lead. In the second half, Ioane Moananu scored two tries, and Angus Blyth added another, showcasing the Waratahs' attacking prowess. The Drua managed to secure a penalty but struggled to contain the Waratahs' relentless offense. Overall, the Waratahs demonstrated superior teamwork and execution, earning a well-deserved win.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 26.2°C (Feels like 25.9°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 17.0 km/h, gusting to 36.5 km/h Humidity: 67% Cloud Cover: 27%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
9'

Try

Charlie Gamble · Waratahs

5 - 0
10'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton · Waratahs

7 - 0
13'

Try

Taniela Rakuro · Fijian Drua

7 - 5
14'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

7 - 7
33'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

7 - 10
36'

Try

Max Jorgensen · Waratahs

12 - 10
37'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton · Waratahs

14 - 10
40'

Substitution

Manasa Mataele on for Ponipate Loganimasi · Fijian Drua
Halftime 14 - 10
Second Half
44'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

14 - 13
46'

Substitution

Isaac Kailea on for Tom Lambert · Waratahs
46'

Substitution

Leafi Talataina on for Clem Halaholo · Waratahs
46'

Substitution

Angus Blyth on for Miles Amatosero · Waratahs
47'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
48'

Substitution

Ioane Moananu on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua
48'

Substitution

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa on for Harry Potter · Fijian Drua
48'

Substitution

Jack Debreczeni on for James Hendren · Waratahs
49'

Try

Ioane Moananu · Waratahs

19 - 13
50'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton · Waratahs

21 - 13
51'

Substitution

Kavaia Tagivetaua on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
54'

Substitution

Siosifa Amone on for Daniel Botha · Waratahs
56'

Substitution

Peni Ravai on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
57'

Substitution

Kitione Salawa on for Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua
58'

Try

Angus Blyth · Waratahs

26 - 13
60'

Substitution

Inia Tabuavou on for Taniela Rakuro · Fijian Drua
61'

Substitution

Teddy Wilson on for Jake Gordon · Waratahs
62'

Substitution

Haereiti Hetet on for Peni Ravai · Fijian Drua
68'

Substitution

Mesake Vocevoce on for Temo Mayanavanua · Fijian Drua
71'

Try

Ioane Moananu · Waratahs

31 - 13
79'

Try

Max Jorgensen · Waratahs

36 - 13
Fulltime 36 - 13

Player ratings

Waratahs

15 James Hendren 5.7
14 Harry Potter 7.2
13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 5.9
12 Joey Walton 6.6
11 Max Jorgensen 8.9
10 Lawson Creighton 7.3
9 Jake Gordon 7.2
1 Tom Lambert 6.7
2 Ethan Dobbins 6.9
3 Daniel Botha 6.6
4 Matt Philip 7.4
5 Miles Amatosero 5.5
6 Clem Halaholo 7.0
7 Charlie Gamble 8.0
8 Pete Samu 7.3
16 Ioane Moananu 8.3
17 Isaac Kailea 7.2
18 Siosifa Amone 6.7
19 Angus Blyth 7.1
20 Leafi Talataina 7.2
21 Teddy Wilson 6.7
22 Jack Debreczeni 5.8
23 Triston Reilly –

Fijian Drua

15 Ilaisa Droasese 6.7
14 Ponipate Loganimasi 6.2
13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 6.0
12 Isikeli Rabitu 8.0
11 Taniela Rakuro 7.0
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 5.1
9 Frank Lomani 6.8
1 Haereiti Hetet 7.4
2 Zuriel Togiatama 7.6
3 Mesake Doge 4.8
4 Isoa Nasilasila 6.5
5 Temo Mayanavanua 5.7
6 Joseva Tamani 6.5
7 Motikiai Murray 5.7
8 Elia Canakaivata 6.1
16 Kavaia Tagivetaua 6.7
17 Peni Ravai –
18 Samu Tawake 5.8
19 Mesake Vocevoce 5.3
20 Kitione Salawa 6.2
21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 6.1
22 Inia Tabuavou 5.7
23 Manasa Mataele 5.7