Ground-breaking loose forward Miracle Fai'ilagi will lead the side in the absence of Savea in 2026.
Rugby
Tue, Jan 13
The Crusaders will have the honour of playing in the first competitive match at Te Kaha, with four other matches scheduled there for Anzac weekend.
August 11, 2025
Wing Kyren Taumoefolau has signed a two-year deal with the Chiefs - putting him more firmly into the All Blacks' mix.
August 4, 2025
Moana Pasifika captain and All Black Ardie Savea's comments point to seriousness of club's financial issues.
July 1, 2025
Ngani Laumape is back in New Zealand after three years in Japan and will play for Moana Pasfika for the next two seasons.
June 10, 2025
Analysis: The Chiefs will be joined in the Super playoffs by fellow Kiwi sides the Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues and all four hit form at the weekend, writes Patrick McKendry.
June 1, 2025
Moana's focus is on their crunch game against the Hurricanes rather than the 13-try demolition in Hamilton, says playmaker Jackson Garden-Bachop.
May 27, 2025
Hurricanes midfielder is sure former skipper Ardie Savea will be received well by the home crowd in a crucial final-round match at the Cake Tin.
May 26, 2025
Analysis: By smashing Moana Pasifika, the Chiefs took a big step towards qualifying as top seeds and owning the fear factor, writes Patrick McKendry.
May 25, 2025
Ardie Savea may be the hero on the field, but on the sidelines, the accolade belongs to Phillip Enari.
Sport
May 24, 2025
Ardie Savea has been named Super Rugby player of the year after joining Moana Pasifika, but it’s not been without sacrifice for the 31-year-old father of three and his family.
May 23, 2025
Analysis: Moana Pasifika won the plaudits for their big win over their rivals, but the defending champs again contributed to their demise, writes Patrick McKendry.
May 22, 2025
Expect All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson to double down on a strategy based on possession, power and pace - starting in July against France.
May 20, 2025
None stood taller than Savea during Moana Pasifika's historic win over the Blues. His form means the captaincy issue will linger for All Blacks coach Robertson.
May 18, 2025
Days after Will Jordan's knee injury diagnosis, All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett and prop Fletcher Newell are both ruled out for up to two weeks.
May 14, 2025
Blues and All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has admitted that up to half of the Irish club's supporters may not be big fans ahead of his sabbatical.
May 13, 2025
Former hard-hitting loose forward Jerome Kaino says Savea's exploits as Moana Pasifika captain mark him as a once-in-a-generation talent.
May 8, 2025
The Chiefs hope to get Damian McKenzie back for their crunch game against the Crusaders, but will have to tighten up defence in Christchurch.
May 6, 2025
A late try in a thrilling match in Dunedin has helped Moana Pasifika to their first ever win over the Highlanders.
May 4, 2025
Blues' Super Rugby defeat to the Reds in Brisbane dropped them to ninth and provoked a strong reaction from head coach Vern Cotter today.
April 28, 2025
1News sports reporter Patrick McKendry bought a ticket and watched Moana play the Drua at North Harbour Stadium. He got value for money.
April 27, 2025
Fewer stoppages, more points and a more engaged audience – the 'proof' that this year's Super Rugby competition is a standout.
April 8, 2025
Analysis: The defending champs got home by a point at Eden Park as the Crusaders reaped the benefits of an improved defensive display against the Drua.
April 7, 2025
Analysis: The breakthrough victory in Christchurch was a long time coming, and it was built on Crusaders-like fundamentals, writes Patrick McKendry.
March 31, 2025
Analysis: Both Auckland-based teams are struggling for wins, but underdogs Moana Pasifika have impressed with their resolve, writes Patrick McKendry.
March 24, 2025
