THE McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women capped off another memorable campaign by celebrating their achievements at the club’s annual presentation night at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Tuesday night.
The awards night brought together players, coaches, sponsors, partners, families and supporters to reflect on an outstanding 2026 Super Rugby Women’s campaign.
The Drua women have now reached four Super Rugby Women’s grand finals in five years and this season added another milestone by claiming the minor premiership for only the second time. Their top-of-the-table finish also earned Fiji the right to host its first Super Rugby Women’s grand final, marking another historic moment for women’s rugby in the country.
Six major awards were presented during the evening, recognising excellence both on and off the field.
Josivini Naihamu emerged as the biggest winner of the night, claiming both the Encore Players’ Player of the Year and the prestigious McDonald’s Fiji Player of the Year awards.
Ruth Raketekete received the Punjas Community Champion Award after unanimously being recognised by the club staff for her outstanding service away from the rugby field.
Youngest player in the squad Carletta Yee was named the Mogul Fan Player of the Year after becoming one of the competition’s most popular players through her impressive performances and strong connection with supporters.
The Rooster Chicken Women’s Rookie of the Year Award went to Varanisese Qoro, whose outstanding debut Super Rugby Women’s season earned widespread praise for her professionalism, discipline and rapid development.
The Fiji Airways Try of the Year was decided by live voting during the presentation night from a shortlist featuring tries by Aqela Raitubu, Naihamu and Kolora Lomani providing a fitting finale to a night celebrating another landmark chapter in the Drua Women’s remarkable journey. Naihamu was awarded the Try of the Year adding to her third awards of the season.
McDonald’s Fiji Fijian Drua Women’s player Carletta Yee (left) receives the 2026 Mogul Fan Player of the Year award from Mogul Pte Ltd director Monisha Naidu during the McDonald’s Fiji Fijian Drua Women’s team awards night held at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau Nadi on 28th July 2026. Picture: REINAL CHAND
