Moana Pasifika 2025

[Dan54]

@mikedogz hopefully this leads to more games there, Pukekohe just seems a good fit ti me for MP.

[Steven Harris]

@mikedogz not surprised by this selection been told he’s a very intelligent rugby player

[Daffy Jaffy]

Moana Pasifika team to face Highlanders

First 30-minute block

1. Tito Tuipulotu

2. Sama Malolo

3. Feleti Sae-ta’ufo’ou

4. Ofa Tauatevalu

5. Samuel Slade

6. Miracle Faiilagi

7. Sione Havili Talitui

8. Semisi Tupou Tailoa

9. Jonathan Taumateine

10. Jackson Garden-Bachop

11. Tuna Tuitama

12. Lalomilo Lalomilo

13. Tevita Ofa

14. Kyren Taumoefolau

15. William Havili

16. Monu Moli

Second 30-minute block

1. Fatongia Paea

2. Millenium Senerivi

3. Chris Apoua

4. Tom Savage

5. Allan Craig

6. Ola Tauelangi

7. Sione Havili Talitui

8. Semisi Tupou Tailoa

9. Aisea Halo

10. William Havili

11. Tuna Tuitama

12. Julian Savea

13. Tevita Ofa

14. Theo Steffany

15. Kyren Taumoefolau

Third 30-minute block

1. James Lay

2. Tomasi Maka

3. Sione Mafileo

4. Michael Curry

5. Connor Seve

6. Irie Papuni

7. Niko Jones

8. Lotu Inisi

9. Melani Matavao / Siaosi Nginingini

10. Patrick Pellegrini

11. Losi Filipo

12. Afa Moleli

13. Fine Inisi

14. Theo Steffany

15. Solomon Alaimalo

[antipodean]

@Bovidae said in Moana Pasifika 2025:

Alaimalo's RL career didn't last long. Well it was the Tigers.

Exactly. Not easy to break into the squad of the bestest team anyone has ever seen.

[Daffy Jaffy]

Boys can sing!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2117023118761663/?s=single_unit&__cft__[0]=AZUYT7FR8zSEwJZcsA3sFhuPgBNaRNYfb6ed9eOcXQjCByN918W9cX2xNDbx3fopV-OQNKHFB-35srYSbx4I0CfhcMjB--7Ms5G6vcnL1C_N4m1nIPeIFQB0UPmkEWwR60QgKSiXEjzwDe9mBSBAnQboOwvUrMg0AkI6AZVLki1EnsC_Dk8sxHigzzoADuXeaXxUc7TJCIAyMe9teGfOIw7u&__tn__=H-R

[Daffy Jaffy]

https://moanapasifika.co.nz/savea-named-moana-pasifika-captain/

[Daffy Jaffy]

Audio interview with Tana -
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/tana-umaga-moana-pasifika-head-coach-previews-upcoming-super-rugby-season/

[Yeetyaah]

https://www.dynastysport.co.nz/products/2025-moana-pasifika-mens-replica-heritage-jersey-white?_pos=3&_sid=c1364d9b8&_ss=r

New Moana jersey clears every other jersey from this year

[KiwiMurph]

Yeah that is straight fire. Brilliant.

[Yeetyaah]

Unfortunately Dynasty's prices are ridiculous. $169.99 retail price plus $9 shipping.

[mikedogz]

Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match.

He said delayed installation of floodlights at Teufaiva Stadium caused the cancelation.

"The installation of floodlights is being delayed and there was concerns that would affect the 6pm schedule for the game kick off," he said.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/543919/moana-pasifika-cancels-tonga-game-due-to-floodlight-installation-delays?fbclid=IwY2xjawI1_0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaCF_Qw0IBvme6clygflsTBdwhWktMZ6X4B8WTdIJHJ095PaU0h9nEGZAA_aem_UhUnoWXgMZNVF4BJ3qK8Cg

[WoodysRFC]

@mikedogz said in Moana Pasifika 2025:

Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match.

He said delayed installation of floodlights at Teufaiva Stadium caused the cancelation.

"The installation of floodlights is being delayed and there was concerns that would affect the 6pm schedule for the game kick off," he said.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/543919/moana-pasifika-cancels-tonga-game-due-to-floodlight-installation-delays?fbclid=IwY2xjawI1_0lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHaCF_Qw0IBvme6clygflsTBdwhWktMZ6X4B8WTdIJHJ095PaU0h9nEGZAA_aem_UhUnoWXgMZNVF4BJ3qK8Cg

Glad there's a simple explanation, although disappointing, good sign that they'll be back in future.

[mikedogz]

Six players from Samoa and Tonga spent a month with Moana Pasifika, developing their skills with the hopes of getting a spot in the squad or other opportunities in first class rugby.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1307073527188196

[Bones]

@mikedogz brilliant.