Tag: Moana Pasifika
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Moana Pasifika revival on the horizon as NZRPA-led plan eyes licence transfer to Samoa and Tonga
A decision on the future of Moana Pasifika could come within weeks as a New Zealand Rugby Players Association-led rescue plan centred on Sāmoa and Tonga… Read more
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New Zealand to hold urgent talks with NZ Rugby over Moana Pasifika’s future as funding ends
The intervention follows a decision by the Pasifika Medical Association in April to withdraw support after failing to build a commercially sustainable enterprise. Read more
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Moana Pasifika cap best-ever season as they target sustained top-six after Hurricanes loss
The newcomers, who joined the competition in 2022, needed an unlikely bonus-point win over the high-flying Hurricanes to reach the finals for the first time but… Read more
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Moana Pasifika enters liquidation as backers pull funding, threatening Super Rugby Pacific licence
Moana Pasifika has been placed into liquidation after shareholders voted to appoint liquidators to the Super Rugby Pacific holding company, dealing a fresh blow to the… Read more
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Moana Pasifika to Wind Up as NRL Expansion Reshapes Pacific Rugby Pathways
Moana Pasifika’s fate is set against a shifting tide in Pacific sport. A sweeping NRL expansion promises new paydays and pathways, prompting a regional rethink of… Read more
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NZ Rugby Posts Record Revenue as Moana Pasifika Faces Uncertain Future
New Zealand Rugby posts a record revenue year, but urgent warnings from Pacific leaders suggest the professional game may be losing sight of its communities. With… Read more
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Kanaloa Eyes Direct NZR Bid for Moana Pasifika Ahead of May 15 Licence Deadline
With a May 15 deadline looming, Kanaloa’s bold bid could bypass current owners and head straight to NZR, shaking up Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby future. Access… Read more
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Moana Pasifika Faces Scrutiny as Pacific Rugby Debates Talent Development and Potential Job Cuts
Moana Pasifika’s fate is back under the spotlight as critics question its ability to develop and retain Pacific talent, while looming uncertainty threatens livelihoods across the… Read more
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Moana Pasifika to leave Super Rugby Pacific in 2026, sparking Pasifika representation concerns
Moana Pasifika faces a pivotal moment as it plans to leave Super Rugby Pacific after 2026, raising questions about funding, governance, and pathways for Pasifika talent… Read more
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Moana Pasifika in limbo as investors weigh keeping Super Rugby Pacific side beyond 2026
Moana Pasifika teeters on a pivotal crossroads as fresh investor interest surfaces and talks unfold behind the scenes. Any rescue would hinge on more than money,… Read more