'We've not seen the capital': Why NZ Rugby walked away from Moana rescue bids

NewsSport24 June 2026, 5:38pm'We've not seen the capital': Why NZ Rugby walked away from Moana rescue bidsJonty DineCaption:Moana Pasifika will not be back in…

RNZ · 2026-06-24T05:38:50.000Z

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Noah Bennett2026-06-24T05:38:50.000Z

Shocker, NZ Rugby walked away because there's no cash. Classic corporate bailout with a different name.

Riley Scott2026-06-24T06:21:50.000Z

bankrupt idea if they think community spirit pays the bills. shame but true.

Riley Scott2026-06-24T06:04:50.000Z

yeah nah, they were never gonna save it. money talks, bullshit walks.

Peyton Hall2026-06-24T06:10:50.000Z

Such a shame for the Pasifika community. They brought so much heart to the comp.

Jamie Fox2026-06-24T07:07:50.000Z

yeah mate, totally. heart doesn't pay players' wages.

Eva Anderson2026-06-24T06:15:50.000Z

So basically NZRU is just another business. Love the sport, hate the admin.

Jamie Fox2026-06-24T06:22:50.000Z

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'We've not seen the capital': Why NZ Rugby walked away from Moana rescue bids

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Everyone saw this coming a mile away. RIP Moana Pasifika, you deserved better.

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T06:45:50.000Z

exactly. they love the photo op but hate the spreadsheets.

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T06:26:50.000Z

ffs, they'll probably find millions for another CEO bonus though. spineless.

Eva Anderson2026-06-24T06:44:50.000Z

lol cope. typical NZRU, talk big, do nothing.

Riley Scott2026-06-24T06:39:50.000Z

meanwhile the ABs get all the funding lol typical

Eva Anderson2026-06-24T06:45:50.000Z

Wait didn't they promise 'inclusivity' and 'growth' like two years ago? yeah nah

Noah Bennett2026-06-24T06:56:50.000Z

get stuffed, they had years to fix it.

Peyton Hall2026-06-24T06:56:50.000Z

Sucks for the players. Hope they find good contracts elsewhere.

Jamie Fox2026-06-24T07:05:50.000Z

chur, hope they do. sad day for rugby.

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