Reds 45 - 24 Fijian Drua

● full_time 80 minutes

29 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 16

Suncorp Stadium

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.

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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%

Events

0' kickoff
11' try Manasa Mataele
12' substitution Josh Canham
24' try Matt Faessler
24' substitution Joe Brial
25' conversion Carter Gordon
27' substitution Hunter Paisami
29' try Filipo Daugunu
30' conversion Carter Gordon
33' try Josh Flook
34' conversion Carter Gordon
34' substitution Joseva Tamani
37' try Meli Tuni
38' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
40' substitution Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
40' half_time
40' second_half
44' try Manasa Mataele
45' conversion Kemu Valetini
45' substitution Aidan Ross
47' try Manasa Mataele
48' substitution Vilive Miramira
51' substitution Zane Nonggorr
53' substitution Samu Tawake
53' substitution Meli Tuni
54' try Harry Wilson
55' conversion Carter Gordon
55' substitution Zuriel Togiatama
58' try Matt Faessler
59' substitution Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
61' substitution Harry Wilson
65' substitution Matt Faessler
65' substitution Tate McDermott
65' substitution Treyvon Pritchard
67' substitution Josh Canham
68' try Seru Uru
69' conversion Carter Gordon
70' substitution Elia Canakaivata
73' try Richie Asiata
80' full_time