“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
Penina Pasifika women’s rugby team arrives in Australia
The recently formed Penina Pasifika women’s rugby team has touched down in Australia and is gearing up for their inaugural match against the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby Women pre-season tournament. Local
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
Fijian Drua 2024 fixtures released
Fans can expect another action-packed Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season as 2024 fixtures for the Fijian Drua have been released this week. For the first time, Fijian Drua will host NSW Waratahs and Western Force on
‘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
Fijian Drua outdone by Crusaders, but fans can’t for 2024 season
The Fijian Drua had to sail through rough seas in Christchurch as they were outdone 49-8 by the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals on Saturday night. The visitors took the field under less than desired
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
