Moana Pasifika Captain Hopeful Their Final Whistle Hasn't Blown Yet
New Zealand Rugby will cover player salaries until the end of July as rescue talks continue for the Super Rugby franchise.
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The franchise based near Auckland, which was to promote access to the top-level players from the Pacific Islands, will play its last game on Saturday, after being placed in liquidation.
NZ Rugby steps in to help Moana Pasifika
The support provides some short-term certainty for Moana Pasifika players and staff as efforts continue behind the scenes to secure the franchise's long-term future. Photo: Getty Images Jonty Dine of RNZ Moana Pasifika players have been thrown a financial lifeline after New Zealand Rugby stepped in to cover the struggling franchise's immediate costs following its move into liquidation.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 27 MAY 2026
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