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Moana Pasifika's exit from Super Rugby has cast a spotlight on the sustainability and future of the competition. The team was placed into liquidation in May and last week it was confirmed it will not be involved in Super Rugby in 2027. Rugby reporter Joe Porter reports.

Rugby News Magazine Editor Campbell Burnes joins the show to chat All Blacks squad and selections for the Nations Championship 2026, expectations, Māori All Blacks win v Japan XV, Super Rugby 2027, Moana Pasifika & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is game over for the Moana Pasifika rugby franchise, for now. Hail mary bids to save the franchise have failed, because no one could guarantee the capital needed, according to New Zealand Rugby. Moana went into liquidation in May, owing more than $8 million. NZR chief financial officer Chris Kinriad spoke to Lisa Owen.

Moana Pasifika won't be back in 2027. The franchise has been in limbo since entering liquidation, hoping a financial saviour could keep them afloat. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

New Zealand Rugby's adamant there was no choice but to reject rescue plans for the financially-strapped Moana Pasifika. Moana is officially out of the 2027 Super Rugby season – although there is hope they will be back in the future. The franchise fizzles out, owing millions on a loan from the Government through Sport New Zealand. Chief financial officer Chris Kinraid told Mike Hosking they made all efforts to save Moana Pasifika, but in the end they had a pretty strict criteria. He says they were looking for proposals that had the cash to support the franchise and a sustainable and viable business plan, and both those criteria weren't met. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 25th of June, it's Brooke van Velden v Winston Peters regarding the health and safety overhaul – plus the visa waiver for Chinese and Pacific tourists is going gangbusters. NZ Rugby's Chief Financial Officer talks through why they ultimately turned down the Moana Pasifika revival bid. Borderline are a Kiwi band with a big future ahead, and with their debut album out tomorrow, we had to get them on for a song and a chat. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby CFO Chris Kinraid has drop kicked suggestions Moana Pasifika was a failure. Super Rugby will reduce to ten teams next season as NZR have knocked back the four legitimate bids to buy the Moana license. The franchise fizzles out owing millions on a loan from the Government, but Kinraid says NZR's open to Moana making a return beyond 2027. "We remain pretty open to opportunities in the competition - '28 remains a possibility, but it still could be a challenge." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can imagine there will be some disappointed fans out there but in the end, common sense does seem to have prevailed, doesn't it? In the last-minute Hail Mary dash to try to save Moana Pasifika, NZ Rugby, it turns out, have ended up being the grown-ups in the room - simply saying no. This is not going to work; this is taking too long. Apparently, it's predominantly because of the money. The people trying to save Moana Pasifika just could not pony up enough to support the team - not up front because you need heaps of money to get something like this off the ground (and that's essentially what would have been happening), and not enough from ongoing revenue. Which, when you think about it, is exactly the same situation we've just been through with Moana Pasifika. We did not need to repeat this. The people behind the existing team ended up running out of money - and who ended up carrying the can? The long-suffering New Zealand taxpayer, to the tune of at least $2.7 million. And when you add it all together, it was a lot more than that. Now, fans of the Moana Pasifika idea don't need to lose heart altogether because I think the prediction we made on the show might yet bear out: Moana Pasifika may be dead for 2027 but not necessarily for 2028. I'm hearing there is still a willingness to grant a licence for a team like this based somewhere in the Pacific. It could be a Samoan–Tongan concept, with those Governments coming together to resuscitate the team. Maybe it's based out of those islands. Maybe it could even be a team based out of Hawaii, where there is apparently quite a bit of money, a lack of professional teams and a favourable time zone for us. So the dream is not dead. And actually, it's not a bad dream - because apparently the Fijian Drua are the most commercially successful team in the Super Rugby competition, given that they essentially have a monopoly on Fijian sponsorship and audience. The dream is a good one, as long as the New Zealand taxpayer isn't the one always funding it. So thank goodness we've averted that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 24 June, 2026, New Zealand Rugby's chief financial officer Chris Kinraid tells us where Moana Pasifika's fallen short in trying to stay in the Super Rugby Pacific competition. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on how he'd tackle big tech to pay more tax. Otorohanga mayor Rodney Dow on why he's apologised for renaming the town "Harrodsville" to mark the 40th anniversary of a dispute with Harrods. And on The Huddle, Phil Goff and Jordan Williams take opposite sides on whether Chloe Swarbrick's "dobbed" New Zealand in it on breaching a trade agreement. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby is wrapped - and it's all eyes on the Nations Championship and our Wallabies back in action!Mitch + Lachie unpack a massive Aussie squad announcement full of surprises after casting their eyes over a sickeningly one-sided Super Rugby season.There's also a smattering of news around the traps - including Moana Pasifika's future and a major women's rugby appointment.Patreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand Rugby's adamant there was no choice but to reject rescue plans for the financially-strapped Moana Pasifika. Moana is officially out of the 2027 Super Rugby season, although there is hope they will be back in the future. Sportstalk host Elliott Smith explained the situation further - as well as whether or not the team could return. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, it was officially announced that New Zealand Rugby are not approving a license transfer for Moana Pasifika to participate in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027. They have said they have explored every possibility for a long term solution - but none of the interested parties were able to satisfy the capital and a business plan requirements needed to secure the license. Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and has been very outspoken in his support for the franchise since it was revealed they may be disbanded - and he joined Elliott to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time appears to be running out for Moana Pasifika, which is in liquidation and its future in Super Rugby is very uncertain.

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More than $8 million, that's how much the Super Rugby franchise Moana Pasifika is in debt. The first liquidators report shows $4.3 million is owed to secured creditors. That includes a $2.7 million loan from Sport NZ, a crown entity. Approximately $3.9 million is owed to unsecured creditors. Players are among those owed money. Boss of the Rugby Players Association, Rob Nichol spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Prime Minister ponders his Fieldays plans, the latest Roy Morgan poll, and whether we are freeloading on defence spending. Plus, should we remain nuclear-free, and why should we even contemplate bailing out Moana Pasifika?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode comes with a small technical disclaimer: we absolutely butchered the video file, so due to corrupted footage, this one is mostly audio-only with a few tiny video scraps sprinkled in. Apologies — although, to be fair, we've never looked better.But fear not, because the rugby chat survives.After the usual world-class nonsense, we dive into the URC, where the semi-finalists are locked in and rugby fans in New Zealand are, of course, absolutely buzzing with excitement. No irony there whatsoever. In all seriousness, though, the final four should make for some cracking clashes, and we break down what's coming.Then it's over to the final round of Super Rugby, where the Blues continued their late-season collapse by getting absolutely pumped by the Mooloo men of Waikato. Moana Pasifika delivered the feel-good story of the week, grabbing a win in what may sadly be their final game in existence. Meanwhile, the Crusaders — being the absolute bastards they are — appear to be coming right at exactly the right time.And who gets to face them next week in Christchurch, at their shiny new stadium? The Auckland Blues, currently riding a four-game losing streak. Lovely.Even better, thanks to the bizarre “lucky loser” setup, the Blues might still sneak through even if they lose. Because apparently even finals rugby doesn't need actual jeopardy anymore.We also touch on the Force, Waratahs, Highlanders, and look ahead to a weekend of knockout rugby, jump flights, jump sticks, and all the usual nonsense.Grab a beer and enjoy.

Two Aussie sides are in the finals... but how far will they get? Nick H, Nath and Nick W get honest about the Reds and Brumbies' chances after mixed form over the last few weeks, plus talking Moana Pasifika, victory in the Sevens, and Super Rugby Women's. DKO INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/thedroppedkickoff/ DKO TWITTER: https://x.com/DroppedKickOff_ WARNING: graphic analogies, honest opinions and naughty wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika wrapped up their last Super Rugby match with an upset win over the Brumbies. The franchise has been placed into liquidation and there's no solid rescue deal for the team in sight, despite a rumoured bid from an American multi-millionaire. Former NZ Rugby chief executive David Moffett says this prospective buyer needs to do their due diligence when it comes to the team. "There's only one outcome for somebody funding a team to be in Hawaii, and that is that they will lose a lot of money. And if they're prepared to lose a lot of money and they've got it to lose, then that's okay. There's no money to be made in this." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secretly, I think Nicola Willis and Winston Peters are enjoying their performative scrap against each other. Their war of words highlights the differences between each party and their philosophies and that's handy in an election year. Nicola's warnings over superannuation reinforce her credentials as the representative of fiscal prudence - the guardian of our economy. Winston's refusal to change super in any way, shape or form reinforces his credentials as a defender of the rights of the elderly. But it also reinforces something we should never forget about Winston Peters. He's in this Government and is being seen, along with his coalition partners, as a warrior against excessive Government spending. Yet his track record suggests otherwise. I mean, who can forget his Provincial Growth Fund - that $3 billion lolly scramble that was criticised by the Audit Office for a lack of oversight? Even in this coalition Government, he has continued to have a slush fund for regional development. The New Zealand First Regional Fund is a $1.2 billion capital fund established in the coalition agreement. And now, his Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been revealed to be a major funder of the Moana Pasifika rugby side since its inception. There is also talk he is willing to mount some sort of salvage campaign, again using taxpayers' money. I think it's important to remind ourselves that, in some respects, Winston Peters is an old-fashioned conservative -but he also resembles an old-fashioned socialist who believes in the primacy of Government and in the paternalistic splashing around of public money to curry favour. These are all things to remember if you are abandoning National for New Zealand First under the false belief that Winston will introduce greater financial rigour than already exists. It also serves as a reminder of why Winston went with Labour back in 2017 in the first place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, lawyer and political commentator Liam Hehir and Tō Waha Media's Carmen Parahi joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is moving to ban unelected members from voting on council committees. Do we think this is a good idea? Is it time for New Zealand to review its nuclear stance and consider nuclear power? What should the country really be spending money on? Should we try to save Moana Pasifika? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast with Andrew Dickens for Tuesday, 2 June, 2026, we talk to Local Government Minister Simon Watts about a ban on unelected people having voting rights on council committees. We look at who'll benefit from a merger between TSB and Heartland Bank. Greenpeace executive director Russel Norman on if it's worth having a discussion on our no-nukes stand. And on The Huddle, Liam Hehir and Carmen Parahi on whether there should be government support to save Moana Pasifika. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have arrived, amidst final round chaos.The Hurricanes are top qualifiers despite a heavy loss to the Crusaders, the Chiefs are confident after dismantling the Blues, and the Brumbies are under pressure from a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika. ARP's Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall look at who will win and why.We also get into who should be the All Blacks props and who you'd have with the squad as an apprentice.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Rugby Finals have arrived with Australia's flag flying limply in a decidedly Kiwi breeze.Dane Sherratt from Kick On Rugby joins Lachie to unpack the regular season as Mitch takes a well-earned breather.It's Queensland who have usurped ACT as the top Aussie dog - Reds finishing in fifth after a BP win over the Drua and the Brumbies' upset loss to Moana Pasifika.But neither side is looking the finished product ahead of the looming Kiwi qualifying finals.Did your Aussie club pass or fail in 2026? Are the Tahs really that cooked? What hopes for the Force after breaking even?And are we any bloody hope of ending a 0-21 finals record across the ditch this weekend? Tune in for all that and more.Patreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tagata o te Moana: The Cook Islands dengue fever outbreak is over, screenings of a film about West Papua are being shut down, and in sport, Moana Pasifika fans still holding out hope. But first - what's in the NZ budget for Pasfika? All that and more stories from the week at RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Moana Pasifika is set to fold at the end of the season, but a financial lifeline means staff will be paid out until the end of July. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to go deep into the world of Cars and the anatomy of Lightning McQueen (00:00)... Then the fellas review the absolute scenes of State of Origin Game 1 (09:30), recap Day 1 of the Blackcaps and Ireland Test in Belfast (12:45)... Plus, they touch on Dogroll being out for 5 months (21:00), NZ Rugby paying Moana Pasifika's bills (21:40) and the All Whites to play England in an empty stadium (27:00).Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (34:20)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Moana Pasifika goes into liquidation; Indonesian authorities clamp down on West Papua doco; What we know so far about Budget 2026?. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Is there a lifeline for Moana Pasifika? Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hinted at “good news” for the embattled club, and is reportedly instructing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to look into proposals. Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol told Mike Hosking that from a player's perspective, the team hasn't been set up for success, but they remain optimistic it can happen. He says there's two to three key areas that need to be nailed for Moana Pasifika to be successful – it needs to be true to purpose, there needs to be a sense that it is owned by Pacific people, for Pacific people, and it has unique opportunities for commercialisation that need to be utilised well. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Kiwiblog's David Farrar and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Reserve Bank has left the OCR in place at 2.25 percent, but it's likely a rise is in the cards within the next few months. When do we think things will change? Should an MP get $36,000 to stay in a home he's owned for 26 years? Do some rules need to be adjusted? Should we help keep Moana Pasifika alive? Can we afford to? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Super rugby franchise Moana Pasifika placed in liquidation yesterday, it seemed certain that this weekend's season ending game against the Brumbies, in Canberra, would also be the team's final curtain. But its future is far from certain. John Campbell joined captain Miracle Fai'ilagi at training to hear how the team are feeling.

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Let this be a lesson to all those who argue against the simple truism that the market, most of the time, tends to be right. Moana Pasifika are in liquidation, the vote was held and the story ends here. The trouble is the taxpayer footed a lot of the bill and the money is gone, flushed down an ideological toilet. If the idea was such a sensational one, someone actually using their own money would have thought of it and further put it into practice. But the idea wasn't a sensational one. It was an artificial one propped up with other people's money. The most immediate alarm bells should be ringing in the NRL with their PNG venture. Having been handed millions by the Australian Government, players will live in a compound because it's too unsafe not to, and their pay will be artificially jacked up by tax treatment. Otherwise, if it wasn't, no one would want to play in PNG. Gosh I wonder why. The fact this harebrained idea has got as far as it has actually defies what is going on elsewhere in the sport, which is good. And what else it defies is belief. But back to Moana Pasifika, it was taxpayers' money through a series of very, very loosely connected organisations to sport i.e. a medical group who, if you join some dots, you can argue if you run around you might be a bit fitter and then not end up dying young. That sort of logic. Anyway, a medical group who ended up in charge of a professional sports team who didn't really attract a crowd and didn't really turn out to be that good. Which is one of the great ironies – young Pacific kids were supposed to see their heroes and be inspired to be fit and play sport. You know what inspires kids? Winners. You've got to win. And those kids could see their heroes anyway in the Crusaders, the Chiefs, the Hurricanes, the Highlanders, and the Blues. No one ever watched Lomu or Jones and wondered aloud to themselves, "wouldn't it be cool if they had their own, local team?" So it ends in liquidation, a bad idea, with easy money, not properly executed and ending in the poor house. In a world where successful sport is all around us, why would you try and gerrymander it in such an amateurish fashion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Why should we talk about racism?; The Cook Islands gets a new passenger ferry; Moana Pasifika play last home game this weekend. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Emotional last home game for Moana Pasifika; Pacific important to deep sea mining regulations - Carvalho; Auckland inaugural OFC Pro League champions. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The franchise will play its last ever home game on the North Shore against the Reds tomorrow afternoon. Jonty Dine talks to Lisa.

At North Harbour Stadium in Albany, two professional teams train side by side on neighbouring fields every day. Auckland FC and Moana Pasifika, footballers and rugby players, have shared the same training venue since the A-League club's arrival on the scene last season. But this week, the two sides are facing very different realities. Sports editor Dana Johannsen reports.

Commentator, presenter, and former Sunwolves lock Sam Wykes joined Brett McKay on the AUS Rugby scene this week, to peer into the dangers of the final two rounds of Super Rugby Pacific. Looking resplendent in his old Mighty Moondogs team kit, Sam gave some great first-hand insights into the anxiety around the final games for Moana Pasifika, and the impediments stopping the Fijian Drua becoming the finals team we think they can become, as well as working through the games that matter this weekend and next. #rugbypodcast #89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & Finn Caddie join G Lane to discuss how he missed out on a $1700 last night (00:00)... Next, they get into the news that Luke Metclaf has officially signed with the Dragons (07:30), discuss if anyone is going to save Moana Pasifika (13:15) and preview derby weekend in Super Rugby (18:15)! Plus, they preview the 2nd leg of AFC's Semi tonight (22:35), and hatch a plan to head to Raglan for the WSL Championship Tour (29:45)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (33:00)... Have you joined our Facebook Group 'The Caravan' yet? - JOIN HERE Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! Listen & Follow The Agenda Podcast on iHeartradio or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All kiwi sides, apart from Moana Pasifika, remain in the hunt, while the defending champions appear to be peaking at the perfect time. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

In Pacific Waves today: Abuse survivors boycott apology in Auckland; Former asylum-seeker detainees speak; The battle continues for Moana Pasifika. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the latest strange update from Kevin Pietersen that even has the Universe Boss concerned (00:00)...Then, the fellas discuss the Black Caps Test squad named for the tour of England & Ireland, featuring Steady The Ship (03:00), the Crusader horses have been spotted at Te Kaha (14:00), and the latest in the Moana Pasifika drama (24:10)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (35:10)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Round heads to the brand-new Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch… and what a way to christen it. A full weekend of footy, packed stands, cracking atmosphere, and a proper festival feel — the kind of rugby showcase Super Rugby dreams about. The stadium? Unreal. The crowds? Even better. The results? Well… depends which side of the Tasman you're sitting on. The Kiwi teams absolutely ran the table. The Crusaders kicked things off by beating Waratahs, sending the Christchurch faithful home very happy in game one. The Blues nearly gave their fans heart failure but somehow scraped past the Queensland Reds in full squeaky-bum, extra-time chaos — thanks in part to a late penalty from Fraser McReight that went the wrong way. The Highlanders got the job done over Moana Pasifika, while the Chiefs handled the Fijian Drua. And the Hurricanes? Fehi Fineanganofo, WHAT A FREAK, too bad he's going to Newxastle. All in all — an absolute belter of a weekend, unless you're Australian… in which case, maybe skip this one. We crack a couple of beers, break down the action, butcher a few names, and talk a healthy amount of nonsense along the way. Grab a beer and enjoy

The lads are back from Hong Kong, with plenty to unpack from the trip before getting into a big weekend of rugby. Off the pitch there's fresh investment across the Premiership, Russell signs with Matchroom and questions around the future with Moana Pasifika and the NRL Super League talk. In the Prem, Saints edge Chiefs, Bristol put Gloucester away, Saracens hammer Sale and the race for the top four is wide open. URC wise, Leinster win in Belfast and Connacht get a big one in Cape Town. Leicester fly half Billy Searle joins us after that 62–3 win. We chat form, confidence, life at Tigers and whether England is now in sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, history and revenge are both on the brain as Ireland prepare for a Six Nations trip to France, More resignations at Munster following the appointment of Roger Randle, And why the collapse of Moana Pasifika could be disastrous for Samoa and Tonga. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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 saviourFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

We're back… and it's a weird one.After a month off while Tony went and did the whole “get married and eat his bodyweight in Thailand” thing, Two Cents Gets Distracted returns — slightly heavier, slightly rustier, and walking straight into some genuinely grim news.This week, we unpack the potential demise of Moana Pasifika. What does it mean for Pacific rugby — a region that has given the game so much talent, passion, and identity? And more importantly… what now? Is there a real path forward, or are we watching another crack form in the already shaky foundations of Super Rugby?Which leads us to the bigger question — what even is the future of Super Rugby? Is this still a competition built to last, or are we quietly edging toward the slow fade of what was once the pinnacle of provincial rugby?Not all doom and gloom though — because the footy absolutely delivered.We had a proper top-of-the-table belter between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes, the Blues nearly pulled off the all-time choke in a game they had no business losing, and the Force did the unthinkable by knocking over the Crusaders (which, let's be honest, brings a smile to most faces).All that, plus the usual nonsense, tangents, and questionable takes.We're back. Grab a beer and enjoy.

Rugby is evolving — on the field, in the stadium and how fans experience the game.In this Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley explains how the sport is taking its next step — from faster, more engaging play to a match day experience that goes beyond the 80 minutes.We get into:Evolution of the on-field product The shift towards a bigger in-stadium experienceWhy rugby needs to think differently about entertainmentAnd how fans play a role in what comes nextThe latest on Moana Pasifika's futureRugby's core is strong — but the next level is about how everything around it continues to grow.What would you add to take rugby to the next level?Email your ideas to ARP@Fandommedia.co.nz — we'll take the best ones forward to the powers that be.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Moana Pasifika is searching for new financial backing — and it could have major implications for Super Rugby.If they can't secure support, what does that mean for the number of teams, the competition format, and the future of Pacific rugby in the professional game?The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down why this moment matters, and why the ripple effects could be felt across the entire competition.Later this week, we speak with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to get answers from inside the game.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.