Pacific Rugby Players is proud to announce the appointment of Fijiana Drua hooker Bitila Tawake as our newest Board Member and the first female player representative from Fiji. When Bitila received the news of her appointment, she was astonished. "I did not expect to be a player's rep," she admits. "I felt really honoured. When I saw the [...]
Cultural reset: What the critics got wrong about Ardie’s decision As the discourse continues surrounding Ardie Saveas decision to leave his beloved Hurricanes and play for Moana Pasifika, critics have somewhat vilified his decision, calling into question his future as a rugby player and All Black. Since Moana Pasifika first entered the Super Rugby Pacific competition, remarks were [...]
Henry Taefu: Bridging Cultures through Rugby and Govern Henry Taefu's journey in rugby is a testament to resilience, cultural pride, and the power of giving back. From his beginnings in Samoa to his current roles in both rugby and governance, Taefu's story embodies the essence of perseverance and community spirit. Born and raised in Samoa, Taefu's love for rugby [...]
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Back row: (L-R) Census Johnston, George Gregan, Conrad Smith, Sarah Heath - CEO Global Rugby Players Foundation and Jonny Wilkinson Front row: (L-R) Alan Gilpin - CEO World Rugby, Kristine Sommer, Rachael Burford and Omar Hassanein Chief Executive Officer International Rugby Players pose for a picture during a media event to launch the Global Rugby Players Foundation [...]
Moana Pasifika will be likely looking to change some things in 2024, in what was a bit of a substandard season in 2023. The inconsistency of their performance was the surprising aspect of their season as their record of 1-13 doesn't reflect how their season went. Moana Pasifika lost 4 of their games within a points margin of [...]