Moana Pasifika will no longer be part of Super Rugby Pacific following a decision by New Zealand Rugby. Multiple reports say the organisation rejects a bid intended to “rescue” the franchise, meaning Moana Pasifika’s participation will end rather than continue into the next period. Radio New Zealand Pacific reports that the decision takes effect from 2027, stating that there is “no more Moana Pasifika” in Super Rugby Pacific from that year. Stuff similarly reports that the franchise’s “life support” is effectively turned off, with Moana Pasifika set to cease after a final opportunity to continue was not taken up by New Zealand Rugby. Both accounts describe the outcome as the end result of New Zealand Rugby declining to provide further assistance or an extension to keep the team in the competition. The reports are aligned that the franchise’s future in Super Rugby Pacific is ended due to the governing body’s rejection of the latest bid and that additional changes to the Super Rugby Pacific structure are expected to follow as a result.