Episode

The end of a short but sweet era for Moana Pasifika

Podcast: The Detail
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 1376
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Moana Pasifika's uncertain future sparks fears for Pacific representation in Super Rugby and raises questions about finances and governance The rugby team that captured a global audience has been handed a permanent red card, though fans hope for an 11th hour financial saviour Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details