Mick Byrne

‘Pacific Island Derby To Be A Spectacle’
SPORTS, Super Rugby

‘Pacific Island Derby To Be A Spectacle’

“The best way we can guarantee ourselves is to have two wins. That’s the simplest answer. Is it that simple? No,...

Work On Set Pieces, Byrne Tells Fijian Drua
SPORTS, Super Rugby

Work On Set Pieces, Byrne Tells Fijian Drua

Head coach Mick Byrne said they need to contest the ball during the rucks for some easy turnovers and also sought ou...

‘We Must Be Ready’
SPORTS

‘We Must Be Ready’

The Mick Byrne-coached Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side is wary of the Hurricanes, which boast some experienced and t...

‘Bring It On’
SPORTS, Super Rugby

‘Bring It On’

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach, Mick Byrne, knows what to expect when they take on the unbeaten Waikato Chief...

Ikanivere Available For Chiefs Selection
SPORTS, Super Rugby

Ikanivere Available For Chiefs Selection

Byrne said he was grateful to the national airline Fiji Airways for accommodating them on the return chartered fligh...

TMO Stoppages Really Frustrating: Byrne
SPORTS

TMO Stoppages Really Frustrating: Byrne

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne believes there is a lot of frustration with the number of stoppages...

Mick Byrne: Referee’s Call Unfair
SPORTS, Super Rugby

Mick Byrne: Referee’s Call Unfair

The incident occurred in the final quarter when the Fijian Drua was trailing the Brumbies 31-28. If the try was awar...

Fijian Drua’s Big 3
SPORTS, Super Rugby

Fijian Drua’s Big 3

The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua side needs to pull up its socks now if it wants to remain third on the Super W poin...

Easter Sacrifice For Fijian Drua
SPORTS

Easter Sacrifice For Fijian Drua

"The players are working extremely hard to put up a good show for the fans every week. Our players are tough and it ...

‘We’ve Picked Up Well As Professional Players’
SPORTS, Super Rugby

‘We’ve Picked Up Well As Professional Players’

After 19 weeks of training and rugby matches the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is finally reflecting on the season with...

Behind The Scene With Mick Byrne
Fiji Sports, SPORTS

Behind The Scene With Mick Byrne

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua half­back, Frank Lomani, has been praised by head coach Mick Byrne for putting the team ...

‘Fijian Drua Capable Of Piling Points At The Start’
Rugby, SPORTS, Super Rugby

‘Fijian Drua Capable Of Piling Points At The Start’

Not giving the visitors a chance hosts Drua under the leadership of Meli Derenalagi beat the Melbourne Rebels 38-28 ...

Fijian Drua Use ‘Disappointment’ As Motivation Ahead Of Rebels Match
Fijian Drua, SPORTS, Super Rugby

Fijian Drua Use ‘Disappointment’ As Motivation Ahead Of Rebels Match

Head coach Mick Byrne said the physicality at training had increased as the players were still “hurting and disapp...

Byrne Wary Of Rebels Aggressive Approach
Fiji Sports, Fijiana Drua, SPORTS

Byrne Wary Of Rebels Aggressive Approach

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne knows well how to handle the Melbourne Rebel in Saturday’s Shop N...

Mick Byrne Furious With Mystified Penalties On Fijian Drua
SPORTS

Mick Byrne Furious With Mystified Penalties On Fijian Drua

According to Bryne the high penalty rate was evident when the Drua is playing against Australian sides. 

We Can Take Anyone, Says Mick Byrne
SPORTS, Super Rugby

We Can Take Anyone, Says Mick Byrne

Byrne said the win over Crusaders has answered rugby pundit’s question on the Drua’s ability to play for 80 minu...

Mick Byrne: We’re Confident But Cautious At The Same Time
Rugby, SPORTS

Mick Byrne: We’re Confident But Cautious At The Same Time

 The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua team is hopeful of a positive outcome in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific open...

‘We Are Ready For Moana Pasifika’
Fiji Sports, Rugby, SPORTS, SunSports

‘We Are Ready For Moana Pasifika’

Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne on Wednesday said they were ready for Moana Pasi­fika.

Drua Kick Into Gear Against Moana Pasifika
SPORTS, Super Rugby

Drua Kick Into Gear Against Moana Pasifika

It was back at the grinding machine for the Fijian Drua side as they prepare against Moana Pasifika for their round ...

‘Eroni Sau Brings Excitement’
Rugby, SPORTS, Super Rugby

‘Eroni Sau Brings Excitement’

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne yesterday welcomed the Sledgehammer, Eroni Sau to the club after th...

Mick Byrne Explains Fijian Drua Selection
Rugby, SPORTS, Super Rugby

Mick Byrne Explains Fijian Drua Selection

“We are impressed with the development of our current squad members during the off-season,” Byrne said.

Selection Explained
Rugby, SPORTS, Super Rugby

Selection Explained

Byrne said Derenalagi was no stranger to the job since he had captained the Drua seven times during last season's Su...

Editorial: Super Rugby Over, What’s Next For The Fijian Drua?
Editorial

Editorial: Super Rugby Over, What’s Next For The Fijian Drua?

In other words, the off-season programme helps the players improve their general strength, coordination and movement...

Byrne Outlines Fijian Drua’s Next Move
SPORTS

Byrne Outlines Fijian Drua’s Next Move

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players are going to take a rest before they regroup in the second week of July.

Three Must Watch Match-Ups
SPORTS

Three Must Watch Match-Ups

Super Rugby newbies, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika are gun­ning for a win when they play to­d...

Byrne Shattered With Drua’s Second Half Performance
SPORTS, Super Rugby

Byrne Shattered With Drua’s Second Half Performance

Individual play, aimless kicking and poor game management contributed to our 27-24 Super Rugby Pacific home game los...

Drua Look Forward To Face Blues
SPORTS

Drua Look Forward To Face Blues

The game against the Blues on Saturday will be a good test for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua.

What They Say About The Fijiana Drua
SPORTS

What They Say About The Fijiana Drua

The Rooster Chicken, Fijiana Drua, finished the Super W round robin competition on an unbeaten note. They have book...

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