Super Rugby Pacific 2026

[Brumby Runner]

They have the longest journey to get to Christchurch, so probably a good call.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Kini Naholo, who was rumored to be Japan-bound, has instead re-signed with 'canes for two seasons.

 

[Dan54]

Kini Naholo, who was rumored to be Japan-bound, has instead re-signed with 'canes for two seasons.

He was Japan bound WOB, already had been released by the Naki, but stuffing up his knee cost him the contract. I actually think the club he was going to would of been almost relieved, as they got demoted I think, so would of been a waste of money.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

Cully reports that Josh Jacomb is keen on moving to Clan so as to get regular starting minutes & push his AB chances. Tribe understandably not do keen but I reckon a deal will be done.

The Post

www.thepost.co.nz

 

[Dan54]

Cully reports that Josh Jacomb is keen on moving to Clan so as to get regular starting minutes & push his AB chances. Tribe understandably not do keen but I reckon a deal will be done.

The Post

www.thepost.co.nz

Been hearing that talk WOB, ironically just 2 years ago Chiefs were sending 10s to Japan and one to Crusaders. Apparently JRK has been talking how good he thinks things are shaping up at the Clan.

 

[Adam84]

Moana Pasifka signings... do they have enough to field a team for 2026

 

[Dan54]

And further news, Highlanders have signed Tomas Lavanini, the Pumas lock for next year. Great news for them as depth at lock was something they badly needed.

 

[Wilson]

Moana Pasifka signings... do they have enough to field a team for 2026

Laumape and Harada on a sabbatical from Japan are the only ones I've seen. I'm guessing they'll fill up from the NPC once the season is done, they've done that a fair bit in the past. Maybe there is some on-island talent playing for Tonga/Samoa in the PNC (Pacific Nations Cup) they have their eye on as well?

Doesn't bode well for them though, I expect all their progress is going to be undone pretty quickly.

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

And further news, Highlanders have signed Tomas Lavanini, the Pumas lock for next year. Great news for them as depth at lock was something they badly needed.

Clan will be at short odds for "Most Yellow & Red Cards" if TAB decide to make it an Option...

 

[Red Runner]

Apparently Glen Vaihu is heading to Moana.

 

[Adam84]

Apparently Glen Vaihu is heading to Moana.

glad he is staying in rugby, and super rugby at least

 

[waiopehu oldboy]

I guess this means SA aren't coming back to Super Rugby anytime soon:

https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/urc/fully-committed-to-the-north-sa-rugby-becomes-urc-shareholder-20250903-0659