A decision on Moana Pasifika’s future could be made within weeks as discussions continue over a new Sāmoa and Tonga-led plan to save the troubled Super Rugby franchise.
The New Zealand Rugby Players Association says work has been underway for months on a proposal that could return the team to its original purpose of supporting rugby pathways in Sāmoa and Tonga.
The discussions come after Moana Pasifika announced in April that it planned to fold at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Last week, the franchise was placed into…