On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 24 June 2026, 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 vocal on his support for the franchise, he joined Elliott to discuss.

Elliott shares his thoughts on hydration breaks potentially hanging around after the Football World Cup.

And Elliott and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss Moana Pasifika not returning to Super Rugby in 2027 and the hydration breaks at the Football World Cup.

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On Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for 24 June 2026, 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 vocal on his support for the franchise, he joined Elliott to discuss.
Elliott shares his thoughts on hydration breaks potentially hanging around after the Football World Cup.
And Elliott and Newstalk ZB head of sport Clay Wilson discuss Moana Pasifika not returning to Super Rugby in 2027 and the hydration breaks at the Football World Cup.
Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Wednesday 24 June 2026: Former All Black Lima Sopoaga on Moana Pasifika disbanding for the 2027 Super Rugby season

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