New Zealand media is today reporting that Auckland is the latest city to throw its hat in the ring for a new NRL franchise, proposing the new team to be called Mana Pasifika.
The team behind the bid said they hope to create a Pasifika powerhouse, “representing the vibrant culture, heritage, and values of Pasifika and Māori athletes.”
Bid lead Paepaetele Geoff Brown said Mana Pasifika would be more than a Rugby League team.
“It’s a movement that celebrates the culture, resilience, and shared history of our Pacific people. With the support our Iwi, Pacific nations, and Auckland’s leadership, we are confident that this franchise will bring a fresh and vibrant dimension to the NRL.”
more at
- https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/541218/mana-pasifika-the-proposed-auckland-nrl-expansion-franchise
- https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2502/S00086/mana-pasifika-bid-for-nrl-expansion-unveiled.htm
- https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-2025-mana-pasifika-unveil-bid-to-be-future-nrl-expansion-franchise/news-story/5c53d6f5b6ae8aa0327c36522a0dec8f
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