Overview
- The Fijian Drua confirmed the appointment of Brad Mooar as head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Glen Jackson, in an announcement reported by multiple outlets this week.
- Mooar has agreed to stay with the Canterbury Crusaders for a short transition period while coaching responsibilities are handed over and the clubs coordinate his departure.
- The hire is framed as a response to the Drua’s poor season, when the team finished 10th of 11 in Super Rugby Pacific with five wins from 14 matches, creating pressure for a performance turnaround.
- Mooar brings a lengthy résumé that includes roles with the Crusaders (part of multiple Super Rugby titles), Scarlets, the All Blacks, and Scotland, and the Drua cited his technical, tactical and player-development experience as deciding factors.
- The club intends for Mooar to shape a distinct Fijian rugby identity and wider community impact, with the coach set to begin preparations in September 2026 and a focus on keeping talent in Fiji and improving long-term pathways.