Rugby evolution: Ardie Savea inspires Moana Pasifika to change
With just over three years in the bug league—the Super Rugby competition—Moana Pasifika have struggled to get more than a couple wins under their
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Hurricanes thump Moana Pasifika to aid Blues finals hopes, end Reds’ top four ambitions
The Hurricanes have sent a message to the rest of the competition with a 64-12 thumping of Moana
Moana Pasifika beat the Crusaders for the first time
Moana Pasifika have made history with an incredible 45 – 29 win over the Crusaders at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch. They were a machine, aggressive at the breakdown and feisty on attack recording six
No Miracle as Moana Pasifika take down Hurricanes in Auckland
Moana Pasifika have produced an unbelievable 40-31 win over the Hurricanes to get their maiden win of 2025. It ensures Ardie Savea bragging rights over his old team in their first meeting since he joined the expansion
Super Rugby Pacific 2025: Island teams have a solid start
The 2025 Super Rugby season has kicked off, with Pacific teams Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua having decent start to the season, even if the scoreboards didn’t go their way. Judging from action in round one, the
Donaldson delivers magical 83rd minute try to steal win for Force over Moana Pasifika
With new captain, All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea, at the helm, Moana looked headed for an upset victory at HBF Park. Looking to honour his Samoan heritage, Savea joined the Moana after 12 seasons with the Hurricanes
‘It’s God’s purpose’ – Ardie Savea to lead Moana Pasifika
Ardie Savea has been named captain of Moana Pasifika for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Savea made the shock move to the Super Rugby minnows from the Hurricanes last July, after spending astint playing in Japan.
Fijian Drua rebound with tense win over Moana Pasifika
The Fijian Drua have hung on for a 24-17 win over Moana Pasifika in Lautoka. It was a pair of returning stars for Mick Byrne’s side that proved the difference and Taniela Rakuro and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula secured
“We’re used to it” – Fa’alogo Tana Umaga on Moana Pasifika’s struggles to find a new home
Moana Pasifika are no strangers to when it comes to hiccups in the start of the season. In 2022 – their maiden year – the newly established club went through four match postponements, resulting in them having to
Fijian Drua brave the elements for strong win over Western Force, Blues thump Moana Pasifika at Eden Park
Fijian Drua brave the elements for strong win over Western Force The Fijian Drua have managed the horrific conditions to take a 31-13 victory over the Western Force in Laukota. There were puddles aplenty as
Drua drive sports tourism upsurge in Fiji
Two years after the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika joined Australian and New Zealand teams in the Super Rugby Pacific, the Drua’s fortunes on the field are driving a noticeable impact on the Fijian economy, adding to
Brave Reds fall to Fijian flourish in Super Rugby Women’s, Moana Pasifika fight their way to victory over Western Force
Brave Reds fall to Fijian flourish in Super Rugby Women’s The brave Queensland Reds dug deep before bowing 32-21 to the two-time champions from Fiji when Buildcorp Super Rugby Women’s launched at Ballymore Stadium
Crusaders condemned to worst Super Rugby start in years after Fijian Drua win
The Fijian Drua have condemned the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders to their worst start since the first season of Super Rugby in 1996 with a 20-10 victory in front of a passionate home crowd in Lautoka. The
Moana Pasifika hold on for thrilling win over Drua
Exhausted Moana Pasifika players have been left praying and rejoicing after resisting a fierce fightback to hang on for an historic 39-36 Super Rugby Pacific win over Fijian Drua. Down to 13 men for much of the last 15
Moana Pasifika to host first Super Rugby game in Tonga
Moana Pasifika will stage a Super Rugby match in Tonga for the first time in history next year in a bid to grow the sport on the island, the club said Wednesday. Nineteen of the team’s 38-man playing squad are
‘For our people’: Umaga to give back to Samoan roots at Moana Pasifika
After putting pen to paper to take over as head coach of Moana Pasifika, former All Black Tana Umaga wants to give back to his Samoan heritage. As first revealed by Newshub last week, 50-year-old Umaga has taken charge
No quick fix for Moana Pasifika, but CEO confident of better days ahead
How did the season go for Moana Pasifika? Well, they lost their first 13 games, ahead of Saturday night’s win against the Waratahs, have had poor crowds, their coach Aaron Mauger is leaving early and best player Levi
Drua scrape home against Moana Pasifika
The Fijian Drua narrowly escaped a strong challenge from Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park in Lautoka this weekend to get home 47 – 46. It was the Moana Pasifika team’s first visit to Fiji, and they started with
Aaron Mauger resigns as Moana Pasifika coach
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika after two years in the job. Mauger had signed a contract in October 2021 to coach Moana Pasifika for three years, but Stuff NZ understands Mauger informed the
Moana Pasifika denied upset by last-second Blues penalty try
Moana Pasifka were denied their biggest scalp in Super Rugby Pacific after the Blues scored a late penalty try to win 31-30 in a dramatic finish at Eden Park. Following nine straight losses, Moana Pasifika were pipped
Blues get crucial Fijian Drua win
The Blues have kept pace with the top four with a 30-14 win over the Fijian Drua. It’s the first time the Drua have been defeated at home in 2023 as Leon McDonald’s men get their third win in a row. Both teams
Samoa ready for Moana Pasifika’s first home Super Rugby game
Samoa will turn on the fireworks when they welcome Moana Pasifika ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Reds in Apia on Friday. A welcome parade is taking place today and will follow the Police Marching
Super Rugby: Reds wary of Drua, Moana Pasifika team named
Not that they needed one, but the Queensland Reds have received a warning shot from Fijian Drua’s momentous defeat of the Crusaders. An after-the-siren kick got the Drua home against the defending Super Rugby Pacific