Drua-Waratahs rivalry adds another chapter in Super Rugby Women's grand final

The McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women and NSW Waratahs are set to reignite one of Super Rugby Women’s most intense rivalries in today’s grand final in Ba. Since the Drua's entry into the competition in 2022, these two clubs have produced some of the league's most memorable moments, including three previous knockout encounters.

The rivalry's history includes the Drua's stunning championship victory in 2022, where they defeated the Waratahs in the grand final for their first Super Rugby Women's title. The following year, the Fijian side once again bested the Waratahs, winning the 2023 semi-final 20-17 en route to their second consecutive championship.

However, the Waratahs have recently held the advantage. They secured a 31-5 victory over the Drua during the 2023 regular season and followed this with a decisive 62-21 win in Lautoka in the 2024 campaign. The tables turned dramatically in the 2024 grand final, where the Waratahs claimed the title with a dominant 50-14 victory over the Drua, avenging their earlier knockout defeats.

Despite the recent results, Drua head coach Mike Legge expressed his team's focus on their own performance. "We respect them, but we feel it’s our time now. We’re at home and we want to make sure that we put on a show that’s going to not only define this team, but define the style of Fijian women’s rugby," Legge stated. The Waratahs are pursuing their third consecutive title, while the Drua aspire to secure their third Super Rugby Women's crown and become the first Fijian team to lift the trophy on home soil. This grand final promises another compelling chapter in the ongoing battle between these two powerhouse clubs.

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We respect them, but we feel it’s our time now. We’re at home and we want to make sure that we put on a show that’s going to not only define this team, but define the style of Fijian women’s rugby.