Moana Pasifika is a rugby league team composed of players from many Pacific countries such as Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, and the Cook Islands. It is organized by the New Zealand Rugby Team (NZR) and participates in Super Rugby matches. The team was initially formed for a one-time match against the Maori All Blacks at the end of the 2020 New Zealand Rugby League season and plans to take part in the Super Rugby game in the future.
NZR confirmed on April 14, 2021, that the team obtained conditional permission to participate in the Super Rugby competition.
The team obtained an unconditional license on July 12, 2021, confirming their participation in the 2022 and 2023 Super Rugby seasons.
Based: Moana Pasifika
Home: Mt Smart Stadium
Head Coach: Aaron Mauger
Super Rugby Titles: Debut season 2022
Last Seasons: Debut season 2022
Date | Round | Time | Matches | Location |
Friday 24 February | Round 1 | 2:35 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Fijian Drua Live Stream | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
Saturday 4 March | Round 2 | 5:05 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs Live Stream | AAMI Park |
Saturday 11 March | Round 3 | 10:00 pm | Force vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | HBF Park |
Saturday 18 March | Round 4 | 7:45 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Brumbies Live Stream | GIO Stadium |
Saturday 25 March | Round 5 | 5:05 pm | Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
Friday 31 March | Round 6 | 7:35 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Live Stream | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
Friday 7 April | Round 7 | 5:05 pm | Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch |
Friday 14 April | Round 8 | 5:05 pm | Reds vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | Apia Park, Apia |
Saturday 29 April | Round 10 | 10:30 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Rebels Live Stream | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
Saturday 6 May | Round 11 | 9:45 pm | Blues vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | Eden Park, Auckland |
Saturday 13 May | Round 12 | 2:35 pm | Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
Friday 19 May | Round 13 | 4:35 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders Live Stream | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
Saturday 27 May | Round 14 | 12:05 pm | Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika Live Stream | Fiji |
Saturday 3 June | Round 15 | 7:05 pm | Moana Pasifika vs Waratahs Live Stream | Allianz Stadium |
Hookers: Luteru Tolai, Sam Moli, Ray Niuia
Props: Isileli Tuungafasi, Tau Koloamatangi, Sekope Kepu, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Chris Apoua, Joe Apikatoa,
Locks: Alex McRobbie, Mike McKee, Don Lolo, Veikoso Poliniati,
Loose Forwards: Alamanda Motuga, Sam Slade, Henry Stowers, Lotu Inisi, Jack Lam, Sione Tuipulotu, Penitoa Finau, Solomone Funaki.
Halfbacks: Manu Paea, Jonathan Taumateine, Ereatara Enari
First-fives: William Havili, Lincoln McClutchie, Christian Lealifano
Midfield: Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Danny Toala, Levi Aumua
Outside Backs: Timoci Tavatavanawai, Lolagi Visinia, Tima Fainga’anuku, Tomasi Alosio, Solomone Kata, Anzelo Tuituvuki, Neria Fomai,