No more Moana Pasifika in 2027, but door left open for Pacific franchise in 2028

Jamie Fox2026-06-25T00:42:58.000Z

Ah man, I was really getting behind Moana Pasifika. Gutted to see them go even if it's just for a year.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-25T01:27:58.000Z

mood. so over the empty promises

Noah Bennett2026-06-25T00:48:58.000Z

Yeah nah, this was always gonna happen. They had the heart but not the cash or the fanbase. Sad but predictable.

Jack Morrison2026-06-25T01:06:58.000Z

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.

Jamie Fox2026-06-25T01:23:58.000Z

true, but you'd think they'd plan better. feel for the players

Noah Bennett2026-06-25T01:41:58.000Z

Exactly. Heart's great, but you can't pay players with vibes.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-25T01:14:58.000Z

Sky Murphy2026-06-25T01:25:58.000Z

bloody hell, another failed experiment? The Pacific teams deserve better than this stop-start nonsense. Either commit or don't.

Sam North2026-06-25T01:34:58.000Z

Can we just have a proper Pasifika team already? Sick of the 'maybe next year' routine.

Finn Walker2026-06-25T02:07:58.000Z

I'm still hopeful. Just need decent management.

Sky Murphy2026-06-25T02:24:58.000Z

lol cope. they've been saying 'solid plan' for years. nothing changes

Finn Walker2026-06-25T01:48:58.000Z

Honestly, it sucks but if they come back in 2028 with a solid plan, I'm keen. Just gotta get the structure right.

Morgan Lee2026-06-25T01:56:58.000Z

Ffs, why can't we have nice things? Moana Pasifika had some epic moments. Real shame.

James O’Brien2026-06-25T02:01:58.000Z

Typical. They'll probably stuff around for years and then wonder why nobody takes Super Rugby seriously.

Jack Morrison2026-06-25T02:20:58.000Z

time and money. Might as well just fold the whole conference.

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