Drua Women secure historic home final with commanding win

Fiji's Drua Women will play in a historic home Super Rugby Women's final after a commanding 31-5 victory against the Queensland Reds. This marks the first time the team will host a grand final since joining the competition in 2022.

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It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I’m bloody proud of the girls. We came out here with a clear game plan. I thought they executed it probably for about 65 minutes.

Head coach Mike Legge lauded his players for executing their game plan effectively, particularly during the high-stakes semi-final. "It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I’m bloody proud of the girls. We came out here with a clear game plan. I thought they executed it probably for about 65 minutes," Legge stated. He emphasized the significance of the achievement, reflecting on the team's four-year journey.

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Just happy, proud to be Fijian today. Again, just really happy for the girls.

"Just happy, proud to be Fijian today. Again, just really happy for the girls," Legge said. He also acknowledged the foundational role of the four original squad members from 2022, noting that a home final was beyond their initial aspirations. "Even when I was part of their group in 2022, we never dreamed of playing a home final. But man, we’re here now." The coach highlighted their immense contribution throughout the season, calling them "massive for the girls."

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Even when I was part of their group in 2022, we never dreamed of playing a home final. But man, we’re here now.

The Drua Women are now poised to secure their third Super Rugby Women's title when they compete in Ba next weekend, aiming to cap off a memorable season.

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The pioneers, they’ve been really massive for the girls. Not just for this week, but for the whole season. Again, just massively proud.