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Pasifika's Super dream not over yet, despite no owner
Rather than sitting as a forlorn figure ruing what could've been for Moana Pasif...
Sebastian Tan (AAP) 1 Jun 2026
'Proud' Pasifika upset Brumbies, plunge into unknown
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has heralded his side's strong purpose in helpin...
Sebastian Tan (AAP) 1 Jun 2026
Pasifika soar high but Highlanders pluck Super win
A spectacular Israel Leota try had Moana Pasifika dreaming of a Super Rugby Paci...
Murray Wenzel 27 Apr 2026
Potential lifeline for Pacific rugby union as Moana Pasifika faces collapse
In a move reminiscent of the Australian government's recent play to win the hear...
Andrew Mathieson 22 Apr 2026
'If not us, then what?' Umaga's Pasifika rugby fears
All Blacks great and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga fears the region's talent w...
Moana Pasifika to be disbanded from Super Rugby Pacific competition under orders from franchise owners

Moana Pasifika's short-lived time in Super Rugby Pacific is set to finish at season's end in June, the Auckland owners citing the burden of costs through lacklustre sponsorship interest for calling it...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 16, 2026
Moana Pasifika match floats away from Tongan shores again

Tonga will once again be left without a promised Super Rugby Pacific fixture this year, casting doubts over the viability of the country's professional ranks.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 24, 2026
Moana Pasifika cuts a swathe through its Super Rugby Pacific playing roster

Moana Pasifika has sacked more than one-third of its playing squad in an extraordinary response to its best-ever Super Rugby Pacific season since entering the reformed post-COVID competition in 2022.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 16, 2025
'Good for rugby': rivals hail Moana Pasifika influence

The rugby world is saluting the strides of Moana Pasifika after the competition's relative newcomers enjoyed their best-ever Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

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Darren Walton Jun 2, 2025
Moana Pasifika's rise massive, says Wallabies great

Whether they play Super Rugby Pacific finals or not, inaugural Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu has declared the season a triumph for the Ardie Savea-led side.

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Melissa Woods May 28, 2025
Unstoppable: Savea clinches Super Rugby award early

Ardie Savea has been named the winner of the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year award with two rounds of the competition to spare after his extraordinary performance for Moana Pasifika a...

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Nick Mulvenney May 19, 2025
Pacific Super Rugby sides make history on the same day

Super Rugby Pacific franchises, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, have claimed for the first time historic victories against two New Zealand opponents hours apart in the same round.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Mar 11, 2025
Ardie arrival makes an impact as Moana's prospects grow

The arrival of superstar backrower Ardie Savea has bolstered the belief at Moana Pasifika , with his big brother Julian declaring their team can win the Super Rugby Pacific title this season.

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Melissa Woods Feb 14, 2025
Former All Black to lead Moana Pasifika

In something of a cultural homecoming, Ardie Savea, a proud Islander, is linking up with Moana Pasifika in his 2025 Super Rugby return for what he called "God's purpose for me to lead".

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 10, 2025
A week in Wayne's world inspires All Blacks great Umaga

All Blacks legend and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has spent the week with Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett and one short and sharp observation from the master made him prick up his ears.

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Joe Gould Jul 27, 2024
Drua hold out fast-finishing Moana Pasifika

Fijian Drua have exacted some revenge on Moana Pasifika, holding out their rivals to secure a hard-fought 24-17 Super Rugby Pacific victory in Lautoka.

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