Drua fall short against Waratahs in Super W opener

The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women began their Super W campaign with a challenging 42-29 defeat against the defending champions, the Waratahs, in Sydney. The Drua displayed early promise and attacking flair, but the home team's experience and established structure ultimately proved too strong in key moments of the match. Throughout the contest, the Fijian side demonstrated resilience, fighting back with physicality and flair. The Waratahs established a commanding 28-17 lead by halftime, effectively capitalizing on their scoring opportunities and maintaining consistent pressure on the Drua's defense. In the second half, the Fijian team showed increased determination and urgency in their attack. However, they were unable to bridge the deficit as the Waratahs held firm to secure their victory. The Fijian Drua Women are set to host the Western Force next Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka, with the match scheduled to kick off at 2pm.