Rob Penney praises Fletcher Newell’s “heart the size of a lion” moment
“Like he's an amazing tight head, mobility, ability, and a heart the size of a lion.”
Henry Lee
21 Mar 2026, 16:03
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Crusaders power past Moana Pasifika with second-half blitz
Defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Crusaders have won two matches in a row for the first time this season.
Finn Morton
21 Mar 2026, 0:54
Julian Savea returns as Moana Pasifika eye another upset
Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga has welcomed back wrecking ball Julian Savea in his team to face the Crusaders, and backed yo…
Ned Lester
17 Mar 2026, 20:58
Ex-All Black Augustine Pulu suspended for red card against Blues
Moana Pasifika will be without ex-All Black Augustine Pulu for at least two weeks following a ban issued by the Super Rugby Pacifi…
Ned Lester
17 Mar 2026, 14:50
Breakdown panel reveal Kiwi team that's impressed them in 2026
Three Sky Sport pundits on The Breakdown have discussed which Kiwi team have impressed them the most to start the 2026 campaign…
Henry Lee
15 Mar 2026, 19:12
Opinion
Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week for round 5
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa produced another powerhouse display, topping Moana in tackles (20), carries (14), and meters gained. On one …
Adam Julian
15 Mar 2026, 13:26
Dalton Papali'i responds to Tana Umaga's 'they don't want us here' claim
“I don’t know if they realise there’s two professional rugby teams in this city, but we do know they don’t want us here,…
Henry Lee
14 Mar 2026, 22:35
Opinion
Blues vs Moana Pasifika takes: Rivalry brewing, Cotter's side must adapt
The home side have extended their winning streak against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park to five, after winning their first four encou…
Henry Lee
14 Mar 2026, 21:34
'They don't want us here': Tana Umaga calls out Blues' top brass
Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga is not happy with the Blues, issuing stern criticism of the Auckland club's alleged unaccommo…
Ned Lester
12 Mar 2026, 15:16
Interview
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa: The making of Super Rugby's wrecking ball
Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa was born and raised in Mangere, South Auckland and is of Tongan and Samoan heritage. Yet he made his profe…
Adam Julian
12 Mar 2026, 13:47
Former All Black Atu Moli set for Moana Pasifika debut at Eden Park
Former All Blacks prop Atu Moli will debut for Moana Pasifika in this weekend’s clash with the Blues at Auckland’s Eden Park.
Finn Morton
10 Mar 2026, 21:15
Opinion
Chiefs vs Moana takes: McKenzie shows why No.1, Tupaea's concern
Although the Chiefs ran away with it comfortably by 57-24, they didn't have it all their way, with the class of Damian McKenzie an…
Ben Smith
06 Mar 2026, 14:34
Chiefs' firepower on full display in blowout win over Moana Pasifika
The Chiefs entered the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a target on their back as the one team that Moana Pasifika had yet to …
Ned Lester
05 Mar 2026, 23:49
Moana Pasifika's Tonga game moved to Rotorua
Moana Pasifika has found a new venue for the club's round 9 matchup with the Chiefs, which was originally scheduled for Tonga.
Ned Lester
04 Mar 2026, 18:01
Ex-All Black to make Moana Pasifika debut against former club
Moana Pasifika have named three debutants for their round four clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton, including former All Black Augus…
Ned Lester
03 Mar 2026, 22:13
Opinion
‘If we can bottle the last three weeks for the rest of the season, Super Rugby will be in a great place’
The first three rounds have brought some fantastic rugby, with more potential blockbusters on the way.
Brett McKay
03 Mar 2026, 1:22
