Sports • FijiSuper Rugby Pacific unveils new 2027 format as Drua face longer road to finalsThe new era will also begin without Moana Pasifika, leaving the Fijian Drua as the competition's sole Pacific side and will play two extra regular-season matches under a revamped 10-team competition.Christine RovoiWed, 01 Jul
SportsNZ Rugby Players Association rejects claims over Moana Pasifika bid processRob Nichol has denied the NZRPA played any role in the bidding process for Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby licence after claims raised fresh questions over how the club's future was handled.PMN NewsSat, 27 Jun
Sports‘A bridge too far’: Moana Pasifika cut from 2027 Super RugbyNew Zealand Rugby says a Pacific Islands-based team remains possible, while Winston Peters expects a Pacific-focused side could return in 2028.Renate RiversWed, 24 Jun
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • Sāmoa • TongaSavea named captain as Pacific duo break into All Blacks squadArdie Savea heads a strong Pasifika contingent with Hurricanes' stars Xavier Numia and Fehi Fineanganofo among four new faces in the NZ side.Christine RovoiMon, 22 Jun
Sports • Aotearoa New ZealandPasifika stars help power Hurricanes to record-breaking Super Rugby Pacific titleFehi Fineanganofo broke a Super Rugby record and Josh Moorby matched it as the Hurricanes overwhelmed the Chiefs 60-5 in a grand final demolition in Wellington.Christine RovoiSat, 20 Jun
Sports'You work hard to be given this opportunity': Stage set for Super Rugby showdownA sold-out Wellington crowd is set for a blockbuster winner-takes-all clash for the 2026 title.PMN NewsFri, 19 Jun
SportsPacific stars dominate Super Rugby awards as Quinn Tupaea edges Tavatavanawai for titleChiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year but only after a tie-break separated him from Highlanders standout Timoci Tavatavanawai.Christine RovoiWed, 17 Jun
SportsHurricanes end 10-year wait to set up Chiefs Grand Final showdownThe Hurricanes are back in a Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final for the first time since 2016, setting up a blockbuster title decider against the Chiefs.PMN NewsSun, 14 Jun
SportsChiefs crush Crusaders 49-12 to book fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific grand final Written off by many before kickoff, the Chiefs delivered one of the most dominant finals performances in Super Rugby history, hammering the defending champions in Hamilton.Christine RovoiFri, 12 Jun
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • FijiWinston Peters: Moana Pasifika can still be saved as new backers show interest in clubNew Zealand's Foreign Minister says fresh interest is emerging in efforts to secure Moana Pasifika's future, insisting it would be a major loss for Pacific rugby if the franchise disappearedChristine RovoiTue, 09 Jun
