Pacific Rugby Players

Frank Lomani is the Player of the week for last weekends games!

Frank had a superb game in an upset win against the Hurricanes that saw him also shift to the wing. His defensive effort in the last 20 minutes on the wing helped seal the deal for the Drua's first win of the 2026 campaign 🔥

Temo Mayanavanua and Miracle Faiʻilagi are your Pasifika Players of the Week!

Both had Captain knocks in what was another end-to-end game in the Battle of the Pacific. Miracle announced himself on the big stage with a hat-trick in Moana’s win over the Drua 40-26, whilst Temo also bagged a meat pie on debut for the Drua.

These two are set for a big season ahead 🔥🌴

The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign kicks off this weekend with a blockbuster Pacific derby, as Fijian Drua host Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.

The match is set to be the fifth season of rivalry between the two Pasifika franchises, with their head-to-head record now perfectly balanced heading into this crucial encounter 🔥

22 more days until Round 1 💪🏾

Introducing Louena Tupa — Our New PDM for Japan! 🇯🇵🇹🇴

We’re thrilled to welcome Louena Tupa to the Pacific Rugby Players team.
Proudly Tongan, Louena brings years of lived experience from supporting her husband’s professional rugby career. She understands first-hand the challenges Pacific players face in Japan, including cultural differences, financial decisions, contract renewals, and preparing for life after rugby.

Louena is passionate about helping players build strong support systems, stay grounded in their identity, and succeed both on and off the field. She aims to create community meetups, offer practical guidance, and support players in their long-term planning.

Her message for players: “You’re not alone. We’re here to help you succeed.”

Welcome to the team, Louena!

🌺 Introducing Susana Baleinadogo, PDM for France and the United Kingdom 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇫🇯

Pacific Rugby Players is proud to welcome Susana Baleinadogo to our team as Personal Development Manager for France and the United Kingdom.

Originally from the village of Lawaki, Nairai with maternal ties to Naisausau, Namara Tailevu in Fiji, Susana has lived in France since 2010 supporting her husband’s rugby career. With nearly twenty years of experience working alongside Fijian and Pasifika communities across Fiji, Japan, and France, she brings deep cultural understanding and lived experience to this role.

“It is a privilege to be appointed to this role. I have been supporting Fijian players on my own initiative for some time and now in a formal position, I am able to contribute my experience in France to better support new, current and former players and their families. Importantly, my role extends to supporting all Pasifika players not just those from Fiji.”

Susana understands the challenges of living and playing overseas, from cultural and language adjustment to mental wellbeing and elite competition pressures. Her message to players is simple and reassuring. You are not alone. Support is here.

We are honoured to have Susana supporting our players across France and the United Kingdom.