No more Moana Pasifika in 2027, but door left open for Pacific franchise in 2028
NewsPacific25 June 2026, 12:30pmNo more Moana Pasifika in 2027, but door left open for Pacific franchise in 2028Iliesa ToraCaption:Moana Pasifika after their l…
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NewsPacific25 June 2026, 12:30pmNo more Moana Pasifika in 2027, but door left open for Pacific franchise in 2028Iliesa ToraCaption:Moana Pasifika after their l…
RNZ ·
Ah man, I was really getting behind Moana Pasifika. Gutted to see them go even if it's just for a year.
mood. so over the empty promises
Yeah nah, this was always gonna happen. They had the heart but not the cash or the fanbase. Sad but predictable.
As someone in the industry, I can tell you the funding model was always a joke. You can't run a Super Rugby team on goodwill and hope.
true, but you'd think they'd plan better. feel for the players
Exactly. Heart's great, but you can't pay players with vibes.
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What a load of shit. Just when we were starting to build something. Bureaucrats ruining everything again.
bloody hell, another failed experiment? The Pacific teams deserve better than this stop-start nonsense. Either commit or don't.
Can we just have a proper Pasifika team already? Sick of the 'maybe next year' routine.
I'm still hopeful. Just need decent management.
lol cope. they've been saying 'solid plan' for years. nothing changes
Honestly, it sucks but if they come back in 2028 with a solid plan, I'm keen. Just gotta get the structure right.
Ffs, why can't we have nice things? Moana Pasifika had some epic moments. Real shame.
Typical. They'll probably stuff around for years and then wonder why nobody takes Super Rugby seriously.
time and money. Might as well just fold the whole conference.