Tom Coventry News Today

Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.

It is shaping up to become a tougher battle than the others they have waged against each other in three years as both camps eye a win in Lautoka this weekend.

Backing a good win with another is the challenge ahead of the Blues when meeting Moana Pasifika in their DHL Super Rugby Pacific game at Eden Park on Saturday.

Pasifika Sipoti - a weekly preview of weekend sports in the region. Top on the agenda this weekend is the first round of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific kicking off Friday evening.

Moana Pasifika captain James Lay knows the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign will be a tough one for his team but he believes they have a good foundation the team can playoff from.

A change in direction from NZR that's finally saying out loud what we already knew, writes Jamie Wall.

Moana Pasifika's two new assistant coaches believe they have enough talent in the squad to build a competitive team for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

Analysis - It is worth talking about who is playing where in 2024. Or actually, who isn't, writes Jamie Wall.

A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, with updates on the Pacific Games participation.

Respected pair Tom Coventry and Stephen Jones will join the Moana Pasifika coaching staff for next year's Super Rugby Pacific campaign.