In a disappointing turn of events, it was announced this morning that the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise will be disbanding at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season - barring a miracle.

It is estimated that the cost of running Moana is between $10-$12m per year and the current owners Pasifika Medical Association don't see a viable way they could meet the financial obligations next year.

Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and Samoan international, and he joined Elliott to discuss.

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In a disappointing turn of events, it was announced this morning that the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby franchise will be disbanding at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season - barring a miracle.
It is estimated that the cost of running Moana is between $10-$12m per year and the current owners Pasifika Medical Association don't see a viable way they could meet the financial obligations next year.
Lima Sopoaga is a former All Black and Samoan international, and he joined Elliott to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Lima Sopoaga: former All Black on Moana Pasifika disbanding at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby season

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