Results
| Super Rugby Pacific | 05/31 07:05 | 15 |
Crusaders
v
Moana Pasifika
|
L | 43-10 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 05/25 04:35 | 14 |
Moana Pasifika
v
Waratahs
|
W | 27-12 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 05/17 07:05 | 13 |
Hurricanes
v
Moana Pasifika
|
L | 32-24 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 05/10 07:05 | 12 |
Moana Pasifika
v
Chiefs
|
L | 7-43 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 05/04 02:05 | 11 |
Moana Pasifika
v
Highlanders
|
L | 17-28 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 04/27 02:05 | 10 |
Fijian Drua
v
Moana Pasifika
|
L | 24-17 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 04/12 07:05 | 8 |
Moana Pasifika
v
Reds
|
W | 17-14 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 04/06 06:05 | 7 |
Chiefs
v
Moana Pasifika
|
L | 68-12 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 03/30 03:35 | 6 |
Moana Pasifika
v
Blues
|
L | 8-47 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 03/22 08:35 | 5 |
Brumbies
v
Moana Pasifika
|
L | 60-21 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 03/15 11:00 | 4 |
Western Force
v
Moana Pasifika
|
W | 14-22 | |
| Super Rugby Pacific | 03/08 06:05 | 3 |
Moana Pasifika
v
Rebels
|
L | 23-29 |
Wikipedia - Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika is a rugby union team made up of players from various Pacific Island nations as well as New Zealand or Australian born players of Pasifika heritage, including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands.
The team was originally created for a one-off match against the Māori All Blacks in December 2020, with the future intention of trying to join the Super Rugby competition.
On 14 April 2021, New Zealand Rugby confirmed the side had been granted a conditional licence to join the Super Rugby competition.
On 12 July 2021, the team was granted an unconditional licence, confirming them for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.
The team played its inaugural Super Rugby match on 4 March 2022.
History
On 24 November 2020, Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga named a 26-man squad for the match against the Māori All Blacks on 5 December 2020. The team was made up of New Zealand-based players who were international or sevens capped by a Pacific team or identified with a Pacific region. On 5 December 2020, the team played their first match, against the Māori All Blacks at Waikato Stadium. Captained by Sydney born Samoan international Michael Alaalatoa the side lost to the Māori 28–21.
The team's name, "Moana Pasifika," reflects their connection to the Pacific Ocean and the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands. The players embody the spirit of unity, resilience, and pride that is characteristic of Pacific Island communities.
Moana Pasifika is known for their dynamic style of play, characterized by powerful running, strong tackling, and creative offloads. They have a strong sense of brotherhood and camaraderie, both on and off the field, which contributes to their success as a team.
As ambassadors for Pacific Island rugby, Moana Pasifika aims to inspire and empower young players from the region to pursue their dreams of playing professional rugby. They are committed to representing their heritage with honor and respect, while also striving for excellence in every match they play.