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Pacific rugby unions back Kanaloa bid as Moana Pasifika future hangs in the balance

Kanaloa Rugby chief executive Tracy Atiga says Sāmoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue rugby unions have formally backed the group’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika amid the club’s liquidation.

Christine RovoiWed, 27 May

Sports

‘No problem, no pain’: Liquidation of Moana Pasifika could have been avoided - Atiga

Kanaloa Rugby chief Tracy Atiga says the club’s collapse has left Pacific rugby at another crossroads as the group pushes for more answers from New Zealand Rugby.

Latonya LoleTue, 26 May

Sports

Fijian-born Black Fern Tanya Kalounivale steps away from rugby to be with family

The 27-year-old prop has paused her career after 29 tests for New Zealand, with coaches and NZ Rugby paying tribute as she moves to Australia.

PMN NewsFri, 15 May

Sports

'It's dying. It's dead': Pacific sports at a crossroads as leaders call for urgent reset

Pacific leaders say sports is under pressure at every level and there is a need for stronger pathways and grassroots support.

Christine RovoiMon, 11 May

Law & Order •

Sāmoa

Former Sāmoa rugby international wins NZ court appeal in drink drive deportation case

Sakaria Taulafo has had his conviction set aside and his case sent back to the District Court after a High Court judge found a “real risk” of a miscarriage of justice.

PMN NewsMon, 11 May

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Tonga

Opinion: Moana Pasifika expose the cost of inclusion in elite rugby

The club was meant to reshape elite rugby around Pacific identity and belonging but its struggles expose the limits of inclusion, writes Dr Melani Anae.

Lupematasila Misatauveve Dr Melani Anae, University of AucklandSun, 10 May

Sports

NZ Rugby celebrates $304m record revenue as Pacific leaders warn Moana's left behind

Moana Pasifika’s future still hangs in the balance as rival takeover talks unfold with players left carrying the weight of uncertainty on and off the field.

Christine RovoiThu, 07 May

Sports •

Tonga

Tongan rugby is at a crossroads as pathway 'massive gap' laid bare

CEO Aisea Aholelei warns Tonga’s talent pathway is failing local players with Moana Pasifika's uncertain future adding pressure.

Christine RovoiTue, 28 Apr

Sports

Sāmoa explores Super Rugby Pacific team as focus shifts to more homegrown talent

Lakapi Sāmoa says a future franchise could be on the table as the country rebuilds its rugby system around local players and looks to proven Pacific models backed by Australia.

Christine RovoiFri, 24 Apr

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Tonga •

Fiji

Rejected Rescue Bid: Pacific rugby investors say they had the money to save Moana Pasifika

A Pacific-led consortium says it offered more than enough to take over Moana Pasifika but was turned away, raising fresh questions about how the Super Rugby club reached the brink.

Christine RovoiFri, 17 Apr

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