The Fijiana Drua (known as the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua for sponsorship reasons) are a Fijian rugby union team based in Fiji. They compete in the Super Rugby Women's competition. They were crowned champions in their inaugural season in 2022, and successfully defended their title in 2023. The first official try to go into the history books for the Fijiana Drua Women's rugby team was scored by hooker Jiowana Bulaoca Sauto during their inaugural Super W match against the Melbourne Rebels on March 5, 2022, at Endeavour Hills Rugby Grounds.
History Rugby Australia announced in February 2022 that the Fijiana Drua had joined the Super W competition. The Fijiana Drua is the first Fijian team to join the competition with support from the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program. The Fiji Rugby Union announced that Rooster Chicken were the official sponsors of the Fijiana Drua for the 2022 Super W season.
Fijiana Drua won all matches of the 2022 Super W and claimed the title in their historic first season. They defeated the NSW Waratahs 32–26 in the final. In November 2022, the Fijiana Drua confirmed their participation for the 2023 Super W season with two home and three away round-robin matches.
The Fijiana Drua successfully defended their title for the 2023 Super W season, they defeated the Queensland Reds in the grand final 38–30.
Name Change and Management On 8 December 2023, the team officially changed its name to Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women as they compete in the newly named Super Rugby Women's competition in 2024. It was announced that the team would now be fully administered by the management of Counter Ruck Ltd.
Mosese Rauluni was appointed as the new Head Coach for the side in January 2024.
2025 Former Flying Fijians lock, Ifereimi Rawaqa, was appointed as Interim Head Coach for the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women for their 2025 Super Rugby Women's campaign.
Current squad On 28 January 2025, the squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Women's season was announced. Fijiana Drua Super W squadProps
Salanieta Nabuli Bitila Tawake Loraini Senivutu Vika Matarugu Tiana Robanakadavu Anasimeci Korovata
Hookers
Keleni Marawa Isabella Koi
Locks
Mereoni Nakesa Asinate Serevi Merevesi OfakimalinoLoose Forwards
Karalaini Naisewa (c) Nunia Daunimoala Raijieli Daveua Alfreda Fisher Carletta Yee
Scrum-halves
Evivi Senikarivi Noelani Baselala Kolora Lomani
Fly-halves
Salanieta Kinita Luisa Tisolo Setaita RailumuCentres
Josivini Neihamu Alowesi Nakoci Rusila Nagasau
Outside backs
Vitalina Naikore Merewairita Naivosa Ema Adivitaloga Repeka Tove Imeri Nai(cc) Denotes team co-captains, Bold denotes internationally capped and ST indicated short-term cover.
Season standings Super Rugby Women's Year Position Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Play-offs2022Champion550018451 +13324Defeated NSW Waratahs in the final2023Champion520388118–309Defeated Queensland Reds in the final20242nd5302113129−1613Defeated by NSW Waratahs in the final20253rd420294101–79Defeated by Queensland Reds in the semi-final
Coach +Fijian Drua coaches by date, matches and win percentage*CoachPeriod Senirusi Seruvakula20225500100% Inoke Male2023520340% Mosese Rauluni2024740266.66% Ifereimi Rawaqa2025520340%Totals (2022–present)22130859.09%Updated to: 6 April 2025 Notes: Official Super Rugby Women's competition matches only, including finals.
See also
Fijian Latui Fiji Warriors Fijian Drua
References