THE Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will bring top-tier rugby to Suva, Lautoka and Ba after confirming venues for all eight home matches of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.
The Drua will host three matches at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, three at Four R Stadium in Ba and two at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Defending champions the Hurricanes, Highlanders, Queensland Reds, Blues, Western Force, ACT Brumbies, Crusaders and Waratahs will travel to Fiji next season. The Chiefs are the only Super Rugby Pacific team not scheduled to play the Drua on Fijian soil.
Drua chief executive officer Jeff Miller said the confirmed schedule would bring elite rugby directly to communities across the country.
He said the support of the Drua Nation made every home venue a fortress and helped establish Fiji as one of the toughest away destinations in the competition.
Miller said the season was about national pride, inspiring the next generation and demonstrating Fiji’s ability to compete against the best teams in the world.
Head coach Brad Mooar welcomed the opportunity to play eight times in front of home supporters and acknowledged the importance of their backing throughout the campaign.
The Drua will open their home season against the Highlanders in Ba on February 13, with their final home match against the NSW Waratahs scheduled for May 29 at the same venue.
2027 DRUA HOME FIXTURES
Highlanders — Four R Stadium, Ba; Saturday, February 13, 3.35pm.
Queensland Reds — HFC Bank Stadium, Suva; Saturday, February 27, 3.35pm.
Blues — Churchill Park, Lautoka; Saturday, March 20, 3.35pm.
Western Force — Four R Stadium, Ba; Saturday, April 10, 4.35pm.
Hurricanes — HFC Bank Stadium, Suva; Friday, April 30, 7.35pm.
ACT Brumbies — Churchill Park, Lautoka; Saturday, May 15, 3.35pm.
Crusaders — HFC Bank Stadium, Suva; Friday, May 21, 7.35pm.
NSW Waratahs — Four R Stadium, Ba; Saturday, May 29, 4.35pm.
