Save Moana Pasifika: Why Rugby Union Cannot Afford to Lose Its Pacific Heartbeat

Moana Pasifika rugby players running onto the field during a training session focused on intensity

The rugby world has just been hit with a devastating bombshell. After just five seasons of fighting tooth and nail in Super Rugby Pacific, Moana Pasifika is set to completely fold at the end of the 2026 season. The team’s primary owners, the Pasifika Medical Association—led by chief executive Debbie Sorensen—have officially informed the players […]