Moana Pasifika defeats ACT Brumbies in farewell Super Rugby match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Moana Pasifika concluded their Super Rugby campaign with a 21-19 victory over the ACT Brumbies. Despite being undermanned, the team managed to pull off an upset against the finals-bound opponents. Following the match, players and staff came together to reflect on their performance and the club's anticipated closure with a heartfelt hymn. This match was expected to be Moana Pasifika's final appearance in the league.
- •Moana Pasifika wins 21-19 against ACT Brumbies
- •Match marked potential final game for the team
- •Players and staff gathered for a farewell hymn
- •ACT Brumbies were finals-bound and favored to win
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Moana Pasifika bow out of Super Rugby with sadness but in style
- 8:31 AMThe Guardian Sport — Moana Pasifika sign off from Super Rugby with a win and emotionally charged hymn
"Moana Pasifika’s four-year tenure in Super Rugby ended not with a whimper but a bang Saturday when they snapped a 12-match losing streak by beating the playoff-bound Brumbies in their last match in the tournament. Playing with 14 men for the last 20 minutes after center Faletoi Peni received a second yellow card which became a red card, Moana Pasifika hung on to beat the Brumbies 21-19 for their second win of the season. After the final whistle the Moana Pasifika players and staff formed a circle and sang a poignant hymn which evoked both their pride and sadness that their journey together has ended.
"Undermanned side upsets finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19 Players come together to mark victory and club’s expected demise An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19. But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn. Continue reading...
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:10 AMMoana Pasifika bow out of Super Rugby with sadness but in style
Moana Pasifika’s four-year tenure in Super Rugby ended not with a whimper but a bang Saturday when they snapped a 12-match losing streak by beating the playoff-bound Brumbies in their last match in the tournament. Playing with 14 men for the last 20 minutes after center Faletoi Peni received a second yellow card which became a red card, Moana Pasifika hung on to beat the Brumbies 21-19 for their second win of the season. After the final whistle the Moana Pasifika players and staff formed a circle and sang a poignant hymn which evoked both their pride and sadness that their journey together has ended.
- The Guardian SportMay 30, 2026, 8:31 AMMoana Pasifika sign off from Super Rugby with a win and emotionally charged hymn
Undermanned side upsets finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19 Players come together to mark victory and club’s expected demise An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19. But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn. Continue reading...
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