Watch: Moana, Drua make Super Rugby history
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Miracle Faiilagi became the first Moana Pasifika player to notch a Super Rugby hat-trick in their win over the Hurricanes, while the Fijian Drua claimed a maiden Chiefs scalp.
Moana stunned the Canes with 28 unanswered points in Auckland on Saturday, as Faiʻilagi's three tries and Kyren Taumoefolau's score sealed a 40-31 victory – their first win of 2025.
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Moana go ‘bang bang’ to extend their lead #SuperRugbyPacific | #MOAvHURpic.twitter.com/iiNZSGTeck
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 8, 2025
What a way to start the second half #SuperRugbyPacific | #MOAvHURpic.twitter.com/gY5Ja5HcyR
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 8, 2025
Miracle Faiilagi becomes the first Moana player in SRP history to score a hat-trick #SuperRugbyPacific | #MOAvHURpic.twitter.com/sUUsVn7XIi
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 8, 2025
In Lautoka, Ponepati Loganimasi's brilliance saw the Drua outlast the table-topping Chiefs in a 25-17 triumph. His solo effort and assist for Vuate Karawalevu's try turned the game, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula's late penalty confirming a famous win.
Drua keep the pressure on and take their chance #SuperRugbyPacific | #DRUvCHIpic.twitter.com/YAZ9zaDuJE
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 8, 2025
Great assist and brilliant try by the Drua #SuperRugbyPacific | #DRUvCHIpic.twitter.com/HN8j66Gtsx
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) March 8, 2025
Photo: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images
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