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Fijian Drua Fijian Drua 35 - 50 Waratahs Waratahs

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16 May 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 14

HFC Bank Stadium

Fijian Drua vs Waratahs head to head

The NSW Waratahs secured a decisive 50-35 victory against the Fijian Drua at HFC Bank Stadium. Harry Potter and Ioane Moananu set the tone early with tries, giving the Waratahs a quick lead. Despite Mesake Doge's try for the Drua, the Waratahs continued to dominate, leading 35-21 at halftime. Kemu Valetini and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre made notable contributions for the Drua, but the Waratahs maintained their advantage with consistent scoring. Apolosi Ranawai's try in the second half further extended their lead. The Drua rallied late with tries from Temo Mayanavanua and others, but it wasn't enough to close the gap. This match showcased the attacking prowess of both teams, yet the Waratahs emerged as the clear winners.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 24.5°C (Feels like 24.5°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 10.5 km/h, gusting to 26.5 km/h Humidity: 84% Cloud Cover: 96%

Highlights

Events

  • Kickoff
  • 4'

    Try

    Harry Potter · Waratahs

    0 - 5
  • 12'

    Try

    Ioane Moananu · Waratahs

    0 - 10
  • 13'

    Conversion

    Sid Harvey · Waratahs

    0 - 12
  • 18'

    Try

    Max Jorgensen · Waratahs

    0 - 17
  • 19'

    Conversion

    Sid Harvey · Waratahs

    0 - 19
  • 21'

    Try

    Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua

    5 - 19
  • 22'

    Conversion

    Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

    7 - 19
  • 24'

    Try

    Sid Harvey · Waratahs

    7 - 24
  • 28'

    Try

    Teddy Wilson · Waratahs

    7 - 29
  • 33'

    Yellow Card

    Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

  • 35'

    Try

    Angus Scott-Young · Waratahs

    7 - 34
  • 36'

    Conversion

    Jack Bowen · Waratahs

    7 - 36
  • 40'

    Substitution

    Emosi Tuqiri on for Peni Ravai · Fijian Drua

  • 40'

    Substitution

    Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua

  • 40'

    Substitution

    Kavaia Tagivetaua on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua

  • Halftime 7 - 36
  • Second Half
  • 41'

    Substitution

    Vilive Miramira on for Etonia Waqa · Fijian Drua

  • 43'

    Try

    Ioane Moananu · Waratahs

    7 - 41
  • 43'

    Yellow Card Complete

    Isikeli Rabitu · Fijian Drua

  • 44'

    Conversion

    Jack Bowen · Waratahs

    7 - 43
  • 44'

    Substitution

    Peni Ravai on for Emosi Tuqiri · Fijian Drua

  • 45'

    Try

    Elia Canakaivata · Fijian Drua

    12 - 43
  • 45'

    Substitution

    Kemu Valetini on for Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

  • 46'

    Conversion

    Kemu Valetini · Fijian Drua

    14 - 43
  • 50'

    Substitution

    Apolosi Ranawai on for Daniel Botha · Waratahs

  • 53'

    Try

    Kitione Salawa · Fijian Drua

    21 - 43
  • 53'

    Conversion

    Kemu Valetini · Fijian Drua

    16 - 43
  • 53'

    Substitution

    Isaac Kailea on for Jack Barrett · Waratahs

  • 54'

    Substitution

    Jamie Adamson on for Charlie Gamble · Waratahs

  • 56'

    Substitution

    Mesake Vocevoce on for Isoa Nasilasila · Fijian Drua

  • 60'

    Substitution

    Michael McDonald on for Teddy Wilson · Waratahs

  • 61'

    Try

    Apolosi Ranawai · Waratahs

    21 - 48
  • 62'

    Conversion

    Jack Bowen · Waratahs

    21 - 50
  • 63'

    Substitution

    Oniti Finau on for Ioane Moananu · Waratahs

  • 63'

    Substitution

    Ben Grant on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua

  • 63'

    Substitution

    Philip Baselala on for Lawson Creighton · Fijian Drua

  • 65'

    Substitution

    George Poolman on for Jack Bowen · Waratahs

  • 65'

    Substitution

    Jack Debreczeni on for Elia Canakaivata · Waratahs

  • 69'

    Try

    Tuidraki Samusamuvodre · Fijian Drua

    28 - 50
  • 69'

    Conversion

    Kemu Valetini · Fijian Drua

    23 - 50
  • 80'

    Try

    Temo Mayanavanua · Fijian Drua

    33 - 50
  • 81'

    Conversion

    Kemu Valetini · Fijian Drua

    35 - 50
  • Fulltime 35 - 50

Player ratings

Fijian Drua
  • 15 Isikeli Rabitu 5.3
  • 14 Frank Lomani 5.9
  • 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 7.1
  • 12 Virimi Vakatawa 7.1
  • 11 Manasa Mataele 6.4
  • 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 5.6
  • 9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 6.0
  • 1 Peni Ravai 6.9
  • 2 Zuriel Togiatama 6.6
  • 3 Mesake Doge 6.7
  • 4 Isoa Nasilasila 6.3
  • 5 Temo Mayanavanua 7.1
  • 6 Etonia Waqa 6.0
  • 7 Kitione Salawa 7.4
  • 8 Elia Canakaivata 6.9
  • 16 Kavaia Tagivetaua 7.0
  • 17 Emosi Tuqiri –
  • 18 Samu Tawake 5.8
  • 19 Mesake Vocevoce 6.4
  • 20 Vilive Miramira 6.0
  • 21 Isoa Tuwai –
  • 22 Philip Baselala 6.2
  • 23 Kemu Valetini 7.0
Waratahs
  • 15 Max Jorgensen 8.5
  • 14 Harry Potter 8.1
  • 13 Sid Harvey 7.3
  • 12 Lawson Creighton 7.7
  • 11 Triston Reilly 7.0
  • 10 Jack Bowen 7.0
  • 9 Teddy Wilson 7.1
  • 1 Jack Barrett 6.3
  • 2 Ioane Moananu 8.4
  • 3 Daniel Botha 6.9
  • 4 Matt Philip 7.4
  • 5 Miles Amatosero 6.6
  • 6 Clem Halaholo 7.4
  • 7 Charlie Gamble 6.3
  • 8 Angus Scott-Young 8.1
  • 16 Oniti Finau 6.6
  • 17 Isaac Kailea 6.5
  • 18 Apolosi Ranawai 7.9
  • 19 Ben Grant 6.1
  • 20 Jamie Adamson 6.9
  • 21 Michael McDonald 6.3
  • 22 Jack Debreczeni 5.8
  • 23 George Poolman 6.0