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Reds Reds 45 - 24 Fijian Drua Fijian Drua

Full time

29 May 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 16

Suncorp Stadium

Reds vs Fijian Drua head to head

The Queensland Reds triumphed over the Fijian Drua with a commanding score of 45-24 at Suncorp Stadium. Manasa Mataele opened the scoring for Drua, but the Reds quickly rallied with tries from Matt Faessler and Filipo Daugunu, both converted by Carter Gordon. The Reds showcased their attacking prowess, with additional tries from Josh Flook, Harry Wilson, and Seru Uru, all contributing to a dominant first half. Despite the persistent effort from the Drua, including a brace from Mataele, they struggled to keep pace with the Reds' relentless offensive display. Carter Gordon's kicking was exceptional, converting six out of seven tries. The Reds' strong defense and structured play ultimately secured their victory, further solidifying their dominance in recent encounters against the Drua. This match highlighted the Reds' superiority in the competition and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 18.7°C (Feels like 16.3°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 14.8 km/h, gusting to 37.0 km/h Humidity: 70% Cloud Cover: 67%

Highlights

Events

  • Kickoff
  • 11'

    Try

    Manasa Mataele 路 Fijian Drua

    0 - 5
  • 12'

    Substitution

    Joe Brial on for Josh Canham 路 Reds

  • 24'

    Try

    Matt Faessler 路 Reds

    5 - 5
  • 24'

    Substitution

    Josh Canham on for Joe Brial 路 Reds

  • 25'

    Conversion

    Carter Gordon 路 Reds

    7 - 5
  • 27'

    Substitution

    Filipo Daugunu on for Hunter Paisami 路 Reds

  • 29'

    Try

    Filipo Daugunu 路 Reds

    12 - 5
  • 30'

    Conversion

    Carter Gordon 路 Reds

    14 - 5
  • 33'

    Try

    Josh Flook 路 Reds

    19 - 5
  • 34'

    Conversion

    Carter Gordon 路 Reds

    21 - 5
  • 34'

    Substitution

    Mesake Vocevoce on for Joseva Tamani 路 Fijian Drua

  • 37'

    Try

    Meli Tuni 路 Fijian Drua

    21 - 10
  • 38'

    Conversion

    Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 路 Fijian Drua

    21 - 12
  • 40'

    Substitution

    Virimi Vakatawa on for Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 路 Fijian Drua

  • Halftime 21 - 12
  • Second Half
  • 44'

    Try

    Manasa Mataele 路 Fijian Drua

    21 - 17
  • 45'

    Conversion

    Kemu Valetini 路 Fijian Drua

    21 - 19
  • 45'

    Substitution

    George Blake on for Aidan Ross 路 Reds

  • 47'

    Try

    Manasa Mataele 路 Fijian Drua

    21 - 24
  • 48'

    Substitution

    Etonia Waqa on for Vilive Miramira 路 Fijian Drua

  • 51'

    Substitution

    Massimo De Lutiis on for Zane Nonggorr 路 Reds

  • 53'

    Substitution

    Mesake Doge on for Samu Tawake 路 Fijian Drua

  • 53'

    Substitution

    Peni Ravai on for Meli Tuni 路 Fijian Drua

  • 54'

    Try

    Harry Wilson 路 Reds

    26 - 24
  • 55'

    Conversion

    Carter Gordon 路 Reds

    28 - 24
  • 55'

    Substitution

    Sairusi Ravudi on for Zuriel Togiatama 路 Fijian Drua

  • 58'

    Try

    Matt Faessler 路 Reds

    33 - 24
  • 59'

    Substitution

    Simione Kuruvoli on for Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 路 Fijian Drua

  • 61'

    Substitution

    Vaiuta Latu on for Harry Wilson 路 Reds

  • 65'

    Substitution

    Richie Asiata on for Matt Faessler 路 Reds

  • 65'

    Substitution

    Louis Werchon on for Tate McDermott 路 Reds

  • 65'

    Substitution

    Ben Volavola on for Treyvon Pritchard 路 Reds

  • 67'

    Substitution

    Joe Brial on for Josh Canham 路 Reds

  • 68'

    Try

    Seru Uru 路 Reds

    38 - 24
  • 69'

    Conversion

    Carter Gordon 路 Reds

    40 - 24
  • 70'

    Substitution

    Isoa Tuwai on for Elia Canakaivata 路 Fijian Drua

  • 73'

    Try

    Richie Asiata 路 Reds

    45 - 24
  • Fulltime 45 - 24

Player ratings

Reds
  • 15 Treyvon Pritchard 5.8
  • 14 Lachie Anderson 8.8
  • 13 Josh Flook 8.0
  • 12 Hunter Paisami 6.6
  • 11 Tim Ryan 7.5
  • 10 Carter Gordon 7.6
  • 9 Tate McDermott 7.0
  • 1 Aidan Ross 6.7
  • 2 Matt Faessler 9.0
  • 3 Zane Nonggorr 7.0
  • 4 Josh Canham 7.3
  • 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6.9
  • 6 Seru Uru 9.3
  • 7 Fraser McReight 7.9
  • 8 Harry Wilson 8.0
  • 16 Richie Asiata 7.2
  • 17 George Blake 6.5
  • 18 Massimo De Lutiis 6.5
  • 19 Vaiuta Latu 6.4
  • 20 Joe Brial 6.5
  • 21 Louis Werchon 6.4
  • 22 Ben Volavola 5.6
  • 23 Filipo Daugunu 8.0
Fijian Drua
  • 15 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.1
  • 14 Manasa Mataele 9.2
  • 13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 5.1
  • 12 Isikeli Rabitu 7.2
  • 11 Taniela Rakuro 6.3
  • 10 Kemu Valetini 5.6
  • 9 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 5.7
  • 1 Meli Tuni 6.5
  • 2 Zuriel Togiatama 6.8
  • 3 Samu Tawake 5.7
  • 4 Isoa Nasilasila 6.2
  • 5 Joseva Tamani 5.7
  • 6 Vilive Miramira 6.6
  • 7 Kitione Salawa 7.2
  • 8 Elia Canakaivata 6.2
  • 16 Sairusi Ravudi 5.8
  • 17 Peni Ravai 5.7
  • 18 Mesake Doge 5.8
  • 19 Mesake Vocevoce 5.7
  • 20 Etonia Waqa 6.3
  • 21 Isoa Tuwai 5.7
  • 22 Simione Kuruvoli 5.3
  • 23 Virimi Vakatawa 7.4