The 2026 Super Rugby Women's Grand Final is here as the Fijian Drua host the NSW Waratahs in Ba.
The rivals will once again battle for the title after sweeping through their respective semi-finals last week.
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It's the first time the decider will head to Fiji after the Drua clinched top spot during the regular season.
Rugby.com.au previews the Grand Final of Super Rugby Women's, presented by Bet365.
DRUA (1-15): Karalaini Naisewa, Keleni Marawa, Tiana Robanakadavu, Mereoni Nakesa, Carletta Yee, Nunia Daunimoala, Salaseini Railumu, Sulita Waisega, Kolora Lomani (c), Varanisese Qoro, Aqela Raitubu, Josivini Naihamu, Merewairita Neivosa, Atelaite Buna, Litiana Vueti
Replacements: Bitila Tawake, Zipporah Sorokacika, Keri Lawavou, Karavaki Lutumaibau, Alfreda Fisher, Evivi Senikarivi, Repeka Tove, Verenaisi Ditavutu
- Repeka Tove is the lone change for the Drua, named on the bench.
- There’s 11 players in the Drua’s 23 that will be playing in their first Grand Final.
WARATAHS (1-15): Brianna Hoy, Brittany Merlo, Faliki Pohiva, Leilani Nathan, Kaitlan Leaney, Ruby Anderson, Emily Chancellor (c), Piper Duck, Tia Hinds, Waiaria Ellis, Desiree Miller, Rosie Ferguson, Pleuni Kievit, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Nancy Volkman, Emily Robinson, Bridie O'Gorman, Grace Gillies, Nicole Nathan, Taj Heald, Piper Simons, Amelia Whitaker
- Caitlyn Halse returns to the starting side, named at fullback.
- This shifts Desiree Miller to the wing, with Amelia Whitaker set to finish the game.
- Taj Heald and Piper Simons have been added to the bench, with Wallaroos scrum half Simons overcoming a knee injury.
- The two sides have faced off three times in finals matches, with the Fijian Drua holding a 2-1 edge. This includes two titles, with the Drua winning in 2022 whilst the Waratahs exacted revenge in 2024.
- The Waratahs have won three of the last four matches against the Drua, including their 42-29 win in Round One this year.
- The Drua have won their last four games at home and are undefeated in finals games in Fiji.
Litiana Vueti v Caitlyn Halse
The Fijian Drua had a clear plan to test Caitlyn Halse in their opener and whilst it didn’t slow the fullback down, it’ll likely be their plan for success in Ba.
Halse is a dynamic operator across the park and the hosts will be out to limit her influence in attack.
It’ll create the space for Vueti to work her magic, needing to be that settling figure as one of several in the backline set for their first Final.
Waratahs by 5
