Waratahs defeat Fijian Drua 34-17 in Ba to claim third straight Super W title

NSW Waratahs defeated Fijian Drua 34-17 in Ba, Fiji, to secure a third consecutive Super W championship. Tighthead prop Faliki Pohiva was named player of the final.

The grand final, played in Ba on 25 July 2026, was staged in Fiji for the first time. Fijian Drua entered the match as minor premiers, but the Waratahs completed a hat-trick of Super W titles and extended their own record to a seventh overall championship.

The final scoreline of 34-17 reflected a clear margin in favour of the Waratahs. The result ensured NSW added another Super W crown to their record haul while Fijian Drua finished the season as runners-up.

Faliki Pohiva, the Waratahs' tighthead prop, received the match recognition as player of the final. The award acknowledged Pohiva's contribution in the title match as NSW celebrated their latest success.

With this victory, the Waratahs have now won three Super W titles in succession and seven titles in total, maintaining their position as the competition's most decorated team. The grand final in Ba marked a notable occasion as the first time the title match was held on Fijian soil.

Fijian Drua, despite finishing the regular season as minor premiers, were unable to overcome the Waratahs in the championship game. The 34-17 score secured the Waratahs' third straight crown and extended their Super W record.

The Waratahs' triumph on 25 July 2026 in Ba, Fiji, adds a seventh Super W trophy to their history and a third consecutive title to their recent run. Faliki Pohiva's selection as player of the final rounded out the match honours.