About the Fijian Drua
The Fijian Drua entered Super Rugby Pacific in 2022, becoming the first Fijian franchise in the competition's history. Based in Suva, they represent a country with deep rugby roots and a playing style - fast, physical, and unpredictable - that has made them one of the most watched sides in Super Rugby since their arrival. Within their first two seasons they had reached the Super Rugby Pacific finals, which for a new franchise competing against the established New Zealand and Australian sides was a significant achievement.
The name Drua refers to the traditional Fijian double-hulled sailing canoe - fast and built for open water, which says plenty about the way they play. Their kit, produced by New Balance, uses the bold blues with design elements that reference Fijian culture and identity.
The Drua are also worth noting for UK supporters because Fijian players are a significant presence in the English Prem and URC - many of the players pulling on the Drua jersey each season are names familiar to club rugby followers in the UK.
Fijian Drua New Balance Jersey Range
New Balance produce the official Fijian Drua rugby shirts and kit, making the Drua one of the few Super Rugby clubs outside the New Balance stable of international teams. The home replica jersey uses NB Dry moisture-wicking technology and sublimated logos for a clean finish. Current season and previous season jerseys are available while stock lasts.
Shorts and singlets round out the wearable range - the singlet in particular suits the warmer-weather supporters and the gym-going Fijian rugby fanbase that follows the Drua closely from the Pacific and diaspora communities worldwide.
Fijian Drua vs Fiji Flying Fijians
Worth clarifying for anyone new to Fijian rugby: the Fijian Drua and the Fiji Flying Fijians are two different teams. The Flying Fijians are the Fiji national rugby union team, who compete in the Nations Championship and World Cup cycles and are kitted by Umbro. The Fijian Drua are the Super Rugby Pacific franchise, competing in the southern hemisphere club competition. Different competition, different kit, different squad - though there is significant overlap in the player pool at international level.