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Augustine Pulu of Moana Pasifika looks on during the round nine Super Rugby match between Moana Pasifika and Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium, on April 11, 2026, in Rotorua, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Is Kanaloa Rugby throwing Moana Pasifika a lifeline?

Author: Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date: Wed, 6 May 2026, 5:01pm

Consortium Kanaloa Rugby, a group pitching to save the disbandment of the Moana Pasifika Super franchise, claims to have the necessary backing to take over the licence.

However, chief executive Tracy Atiga says their bid to put up $15 million dollars - including debt settlements - is being ignored by the current owners.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked what we know so far.

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