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Drua win historic Super Rugby clash against Moana Pasifika

The Fijian Drua came out on top against their Pacific brothers in a high-flying, hard-hitting afternoon of Super Rugby action.

Moana Pasifika •Sat, May 14

Moana Pasifika and Chiefs stumble, Crusaders win

Moana Pasifika and the Chiefs have suffered home losses in Super Rugby Pacific, while the Crusaders have won convincingly in Perth.

Moana Pasifika •Sat, May 7

Moana Pasifika faces uncertainty over Covid postponement

The club's schedule was disrupted for the fourth time last weekend because of a postponement caused by Covid-19.

Moana Pasifika •Thu, Apr 28

All Blacks coach gives red warning to his Test stars

Ian Foster expects the flurry of Super Rugby red cards to continue in Test matches this season and says his players will have modify their technique.

All Blacks •Wed, Apr 27

Moana Pasifika captain leads team hymn after heavy loss

In a video released by franchise, captain Christian Leali'ifano rallies his emotional teammates before singing and praying with them.

Moana Pasifika •Tue, Apr 12

Braces for Dawai, Marshall help Highlanders claim first win

The pair scored two tries each in the Southerners' 37-17 win over Moana Pasifika at home.

Highlanders •Fri, Apr 8

Caleb Clarke cops 3-week ban after 'reckless', 'dangerous' act

The Blues wing will miss crucial games against Chiefs, Crusaders and Fijian Drua after being found guilty at a judicial hearing.

Blues •Thu, Apr 7

Super Rugby red card blitz a 'one off', NZR refs boss says

National referee manager Bryce Lawrence said he wasn't concerned with the amount of sendoffs that have happened in recent matches.

Blues •Wed, Apr 6

Clarke to fight ban at hearing after red card controversy

Caleb Clarke was sent off for an ugly collision with Moana Pasifika's Tomasi Alosio during the Blues' Super Rugby win on Saturday.

Blues •Tue, Apr 5

Clarke’s red card clash with Alosio could have been far worse

Ireland forward CJ Stander's collision with South Africa's Pat Lambie was similar to Clarke's against Tomasi Alosio and had far-reaching consequences.

Blues •Mon, Apr 4

Blues bamboozled by Clarke's 'unfortunate' red card incident

Coach Leon MacDonald will seek feedback from officials after an ugly accidental collision between Caleb Clarke and Moana Pasifika opposite Tomasi Alosio.

Blues •Sat, Apr 2

Caleb Clarke's red card the talking point after derby clash

Blues wing was sent off in the second half of his team's big victory over Moana Pasifika at Eden Park, an incident which may be talked about for a long time.

Blues •Sat, Apr 2

Blues' rivalry with Moana Pasifika a 'family' issue for Papalii

Blues captain Dalton Papalii flats with two Moana Pasifika players but when the whistle goes for their derby games, all of that is forgotten.

Blues •Fri, Apr 1

Moana Pasifika record historic extra time win over Hurricanes

A late try from Solomone Funaki levelled the scores, before Danny Toala scored in extra-time to send Moana Pasifika players and coaches into hysterics.

Moana Pasifika •Fri, Mar 25

Moana Pasifika's Super challenge laid bare: 6 games in 3 weeks

Rescheduled matches will put enormous pressure on Super Rugby Pacific's newcomers.

Moana Pasifika •Thu, Mar 24

Chiefs, Moana Pasifika going extra mile for Super Rugby clash

The two sides are taking a few risks to ensure a game can go ahead for hungry players and fans this weekend.

Chiefs •Fri, Mar 18

Moana-Chiefs the sole clash as Covid rules out 4 Kiwi teams

The Crusaders, Blues, Hurricanes and Highlanders have all been ruled out due to outbreaks.

Blues •Wed, Mar 16

Players tested as more gloom descends on Super Rugby Pacific

Results from Covid tests will determine how many games are played this weekend - and it may be only one as more players succumb to virus.

Crusaders •Wed, Mar 16

Super games in doubt as Blues, Highlanders battle Covid outbreaks

The Highlanders face a disrupted preparation before facing Moana Pasifika while the Blues confirmed more cases ahead of their clash with the Crusaders.

Highlanders •Tue, Mar 15