Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika Fight for Survival as Peters Hints at Lifeline

Moana Pasifika face an uncertain future after an emotional farewell, but New Zealand minister Winston Peters has hinted that positive news may be coming.

Rugby Union · 6/3/2026

Moana Pasifika Stun Brumbies 21-19 in Emotional Farewell

An undermanned Moana Pasifika beat the Brumbies 21-19 in what may be their final Super Rugby match, with their survival now hinging on funding rather than results.

Rugby Union · 6/2/2026

'Any Team That Has Nothing to Lose Is Always a Dangerous Team': Brumbies Brace for a Departing Moana Pasifika

Andy Muirhead has warned the Brumbies cannot treat Saturday's Canberra clash with Moana Pasifika as a dead rubber, with the Aucklanders likely playing their final Super Rugby match after being told they will be cut from 2027.

Rugby Union · 5/26/2026

'A Small Intestine of Options': Rugby Heaven Charts Super Rugby Pacific's Two-Round Ladder Math

Rugby Heaven's Justin Harrison and Hugh Sheppard worked the Super Rugby Pacific ladder permutations with two rounds left — Brumbies most in control on 29 points and chasing a home quarter-final, Reds still mathematically alive at 28, and only Moana Pasifika mathematically eliminated.

Rugby Union · 5/22/2026

'For Mine, It Is None of Them': Two Cents on Replacing Moana Pasifika

With Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby exit now confirmed, Two Cents Rugby walks through the four replacement options on the table — the Cheetahs, an Aussie franchise, the Jaguares and a Japanese side — before delivering a blunt verdict: none of them fit.

Rugby Union · 4/23/2026

'Money Talks': HG Rugby Warns Super Rugby Is Losing the War With the NRL After Moana Pasifika Collapse

Rugby stats analyst Brendan Shields tells the HG Rugby podcast that Super Rugby's fight for relevance against rugby league is now its defining battle, with Moana Pasifika's exit a symptom of a deeper financial crisis — and a blow to Samoan rugby before the World Cup.

Rugby Union · 4/19/2026

Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby Exit Is the Loss Pacific Rugby Could Not Afford

Moana Pasifika will leave Super Rugby after the 2026 season, ending a five-year experiment that finally gave Pacific players a home competition and exposing the financial fragility of rugby in the region.

Rugby Union · 4/18/2026

Where Do Tongan and Samoan Players Go After Moana Pasifika? Wasiliev Has a Theory

Australian rugby pundit Nick Wasiliev argues that the collapse of Moana Pasifika has not killed Pacific opportunities, but says the path now runs through New Zealand, France, Japan and a possible Super Rugby AU re-build.

Rugby Union · 4/17/2026

Miracle Faiilagi Emerging as a Powerful Presence in Moana Pasifika’s Back Row

Miracle Faiilagi is emerging as a key back-row forward for Moana Pasifika, bringing size, power and work rate to the flanker role. Standing 192cm and weighing 118kg, he offers a strong carrying threat, defensive presence and the physical edge required in elite rugby’s tightest contests. His profile suits Moana Pasifika’s direct, confrontational style, and his continued development could make him an increasingly important figure in the team’s pack.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Tom Savage Brings Steel and Experience to Moana Pasifika’s Back Row

Tom Savage is a powerful and experienced flanker for Moana Pasifika whose 196 cm, 114 kg frame makes him a major presence in the back row. The article highlights his defensive strength, breakdown work, carrying ability and lineout value, while emphasizing his importance to Moana Pasifika’s physical identity and forward platform.

Rugby · 4/10/2026