The McDonalds Fiji Drua Women held the Waratahs Women to a hard-fought 27-27 draw in a thrilling friendly match, highlighting areas for improvement as both teams prepare for the 2026 Super W season.
Discipline challenges early on saw Drua Women receive two yellow cards, allowing the Waratahs to open the scoring.
Despite this, Drua’s Fijian flair shone through, with tries from inside centre Josivini Naihamu and fullback Michaelle Stolz keeping them in the contest.
The teams traded scores throughout the first half, with Drua taking a narrow lead before halftime.
The second half saw the Waratahs dominate possession and territory, but the Drua defense stood firm in their red zone.
Rainy conditions caused handling errors on both sides, keeping the scoreboard tight.
A clever chip kick from Drua’s Selai Naliva leveled the match, and despite the Waratahs regaining a slim lead through a penalty, Drua secured a dramatic last-minute drop goal to tie the game.
Both teams showed great resilience and character in challenging conditions, but the draw underscored the need for discipline and consistency as they build towards the upcoming season.
