Moana Pasifika have confimed they will be returning to South Auckland to play their first home game of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season at Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe.

The first player to sign a Super Rugby contract straight from Samoan club rugby, Miracle Faiilagi, will lead Moana Pasifika as captain for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Brisbane Broncos winger Israel Leota will leave the NRL powerhouse to chase a dream in rugby union after signing with Moana Pasifika on a multi-year deal, starting in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Ardie Savea has announced he will take up a one-year stint with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2026 but still be available for the All Blacks next year.

Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has signed for Moana Pasifika for the 2026 and 2027 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

Tana Umaga bolsters his Moana Pasifika staff with a pair of former internationals turned coaches.

Moana Pasifika announce the signing of exciting first-five Jackson Garden-Bachop for the 2025 season. 

A major signing for Moana Pasifika with All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea joining the franchise through 2027.