Fijian Drua untroubled as World Rugby funding ends

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T03:10:43.000Z

World Rugby drops them and they're 'untroubled'? yeah nah, that's just Fijian PR spin. Wait till the bills pile up.

Jack Morrison2026-06-24T04:06:43.000Z

they've got private backing now. Fijian business community stepped up. More than you can say for most NZ franchises.

Jack Morrison2026-06-24T03:34:43.000Z

As someone who works in rugby admin, this was always gonna happen. Drua were never gonna rely on that gravy train forever. Good on them for planning ahead.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-24T03:51:43.000Z

who cares, rugby is dead anyway. all about the league now

Cameron Diaz2026-06-24T04:19:43.000Z

real. World Rugby only cares about the big dogs. This was inevitable since they let the Drua in.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-24T04:00:43.000Z

Interesting timing, right before the July test window. Classic WR move – pull funding then act surprised when Pacific teams struggle.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T04:27:43.000Z

Honestly I hope they're okay. The Drua bring so much energy to Super Rugby. Would be a shame to lose that over money.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-24T04:44:43.000Z

hope the players don't cop it. They work so hard for basically peanuts compared to kiwi boys.

Taylor Wright2026-06-24T04:47:43.000Z

So how exactly are they gonna stay afloat? Just vibes?

Ben Sullivan2026-06-24T04:59:43.000Z

vibes and a prayer lol

River Cole2026-06-24T05:06:43.000Z

ffs World Rugby always finds a way to shaft the little guys. But Fiji will figure it out, they always do.

River Cole2026-06-24T06:01:43.000Z

Exactly. They'll find a way. Fijian rugby's been surviving on scraps for decades.

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T05:27:43.000Z

Untroubled my arse. This is classic 'everything's fine' while they scramble behind closed doors.

Taylor Wright2026-06-24T06:12:43.000Z

they're quietly confident cos they've actually got a plan. Shocking concept for reddit experts I know.

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