Super Rugby Pacific

The Fijian Drua will play their first game on their third home ground, the 4R Stadium in Ba, when they host the Brumbies on Saturday.

It was another tough weekend for Moana Pasifika in round four of Super Rugby Pacific.

Augustine Pulu will return to his old hunting ground, where he had played for the Chiefs between 2012 and 2015.

Analysis: Two contrasting scenarios are now in play for the two Pasifika rugby franchises in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, writes liesa Tora.

Spirited fightbacks marked Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua's matches in round three of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition over the weekend.

It was not the hosts' night with poor lineouts, penalties and a glimpse of greatness come too late.

Head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga has made just one change to his starting lineup for the Super Rugby Pacific round three home game against the Australian side.

Despite financial challenges, Moana Pasifika is "here to stay", according to the Super Rugby franchise chief executive Debbie Sorensen.

A lack of funding has forced Moana Pasifika to cancel hosting their Super Rugby Pacific round nine match against the Chiefs in Nuku'alofa.

The former All Blacks captain and Moana Pasifika mentor believes rugby's governing body should be pouring more financial assistance into the two Pacific Island Super Rugby teams.

Head coach Glen Jackson has made changes to the team to face the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Moana Pasifika head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga believes more should be done to keep the island nations involved in the competition.

William 'Willi' Havili reflects on his upcoming 50th match and becoming the most-capped player for the club in Super Rugby Pacific. Audio

The match will be the second time in Super Rugby history that the two sides will clash in the opening round.

Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February.

Virimi Vakatawa, 33, was released from his French contract there years ago because of medical reasons and joined the Drua off-season training late last year.

A strong sense of purpose is pumping through the Moana Pasifika squad as they prepare for the upcoming Super Rugby campaign. Audio