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Farewells, milestones and debuts headline round 8 of Super Rugby

Crusaders say goodbye to Apollo, Codie Taylor hits 150 games, NRL star Zac Lomax set for debut, and Drua make key changes.

PMN NewsThu, 02 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

All Blacks legend backs Western Springs plan despite suffering stroke

Tuifa’asisina Sir Bryan Williams’ support for Ponsonby Rugby was read to Auckland councillors as the stadium’s future was approved in a 15-6 vote.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr

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Fiji

Flying Fijians coach steps down as FRU plans next chapter

Fiji Rugby and Mick Byrne have agreed to part ways, leaving the team to regroup ahead of July’s Nations Championship and the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

PMN NewsWed, 01 Apr

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Fiji •

Australia

Wallaroos hold off Fijiana fightback to retain Vuvale Bowl

Fiji showed grit but Australia proved too strong in Canberra on Friday, as missed chances and late pressure denied the visitors a breakthrough result.

PMN NewsFri, 27 Mar

Sports

Fresh faces and Pacific pride: Black Ferns name squad under new coach

Eight new players and a strong Pasifika presence headline Whitney Hansen’s first Black Ferns squad, as the team prepares for the Pacific Four Series.

PMN NewsWed, 25 Mar

Sports

'Not just the athlete': Calls grow for better support for Pacific players in elite sport

An academic and former rugby stars say current systems overlook the cultural and family pressures many Pasifika athletes carry.

Tuilagi William Leolahi, Pacific HuddleWed, 25 Mar

Opinion

Tana Umaga isn’t a ‘token hire’, he’s a leader the All Blacks need, say experts

Critics call him a ‘culture hire’, but culture in sport is about leadership, relationships, and identity.

Phillip Borell, Hoani Smith, and Lefaoali’i Dion EnariTue, 24 Mar

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Sāmoa •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Umaga confirmed to join All Blacks after Super Rugby Pacific

Fa'alogo Tana Umaga will join the All Blacks coaching team, marking a major step for Pacific representation at the top of the game.

PMN NewsTue, 24 Mar

Sports •

Fiji

Fijiana XVs prepare for Wallaroos showdown as Pacific rivalry returns

Fiji’s national women’s rugby team launch their 2026 campaign with a high-stakes clash against the Australians in Canberra on Friday.

PMN NewsTue, 24 Mar

Sports •

Sāmoa

'It's massive change': Tanner Vili backs major reset for Sāmoan rugby

Leadership turmoil inside Lakapi Sāmoa could become a turning point for the sport, the former Manu Sāmoa international says.

Christine RovoiMon, 16 Mar

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