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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

Sports •

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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

Sports

'Don't give up': Moana Pasifika CEO opens door to rescue as new interest emerges

Debbie Sorensen says fresh interest is building to save the Super Rugby club as it fights to keep its vision alive.

PMN NewsWed, 15 Apr

Sports

'It's about identity': Reaction grows as Moana Pasifika to exit Super Rugby Pacific

NZ Rugby says it is “disappointed” after the club confirmed they will disband as Pacific voices warn the decision is about more than rugby and raises serious questions about the game’s future pathways.

PMN NewsWed, 15 Apr

Sports

Moana Pasifika on the brink as owners pull funding, putting Pacific rugby future at risk

Reports say Moana Pasifika could be cut from Super Rugby after 2026, leaving players, including Ardie Savea, facing an uncertain future and raising fresh fears for Pacific representation in the game.

PMN NewsWed, 15 Apr

Sports •

Fiji

Fijian Drua confirm coach Glen Jackson to leave at season’s end

The Super Rugby Pacific side will part ways with their New Zealand-born head coach after five years.

Christine RovoiTue, 14 Apr

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