Drua falls to third defeat of the 2024 season after a 29-46 loss to the Chiefs
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fell to their third defeat of the season after a 29-46 loss to the Chiefs in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific roun
www.fijivillage.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- The Fijian Drua stunned the Chiefs 28-24 at Churchill Park in Lautoka, delivering the Drua’s first win over the Chiefs in their matchup and snapping the Chiefs’ unbeaten start to the season. This result added a notable upset to the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. [multiple sources reporting the upset and score, including Fiji Village recaps and related outlets]
- In that same period, the Drua’s overall home form remained strong, extending a positive run at Churchill Park, while the Chiefs were left to regroup after a pivotal late slip. These narratives surrounded the standout round where the Drua claimed a memorable victory at home.
- For context, pre-season and follow-up match discussions indicated the Chiefs were planning rematches and potential rematches for 2026, continuing the rivalry’s intensity into next season.
If you want, I can pull more current articles or provide a quick summary of the key player performances and turning points from the Drua-Chiefs games.