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Tana Umaga, Moana Pasifika head coach
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Moana Pasifika Head Coach

Tana Umaga

Role
Head Coach
Team
Moana Pasifika
Nationality
New Zealander
Age
53
In charge since
Jan 2024
Matches
28
Record W-D-L
8-0-20
Win rate
28.6%
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Record in our match database since Feb 2025

as of
  • 28 Matches
  • 8 Won
  • 0 Drawn
  • 20 Lost
  • 28.6% Win rate

Tana Umaga has overseen 28 completed Moana Pasifika matches in our database since February 2025 — 8 won, 0 drawn, 20 lost. That is a 28.6% win rate, with 681 points scored and 1111 conceded.

Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.

Record by competition

— means no data from the provider
Tana Umaga, record by competition in our match database
CompetitionPWDLWin %PFPA
All matches · Moana Pasifika All competitions28802028.6%6811111
Super Rugby Pacific Feb 2025 – May 202628802028.6%6811111

Last five matches

  1. Won v Brumbies 21–19 Super Rugby ·
  2. Lost v Reds 31–33 Super Rugby ·
  3. Lost v Hurricanes 17–50 Super Rugby ·
  4. Lost v Blues 19–45 Super Rugby ·
  5. Lost v Highlanders 17–27 Super Rugby ·

Every match in our database

28 matches
Super Rugby Pacific 28P · 8W · 0D · 20L
  1. Won v Brumbies 21–19
  2. Lost v Reds 31–33
  3. Lost v Hurricanes 17–50
  4. Lost v Blues 19–45
  5. Lost v Highlanders 17–27
  6. Lost v Waratahs 14–29
  7. Lost v Chiefs 17–62
  8. Lost v Highlanders 19–39
  9. Lost v Crusaders 21–50
  10. Lost v Blues 7–43
  11. Lost v Chiefs 24–57
  12. Lost v Western Force 19–35
  13. Lost v Hurricanes 10–52
  14. Won v Fijian Drua 40–26
  15. Lost v Hurricanes 12–64
  16. Lost v Chiefs 7–85
  17. Won v Blues 27–21
  18. Won v Highlanders 34–29
  19. Won v Fijian Drua 34–15
  20. Lost v Brumbies 0–24
  21. Lost v Blues 17–36
  22. Won v Waratahs 45–28
  23. Won v Crusaders 45–29
  24. Lost v Chiefs 35–50
  25. Won v Hurricanes 40–31
  26. Lost v Highlanders 29–31
  27. Lost v Reds 36–56
  28. Lost v Western Force 44–45

Career

  • Moana Pasifika Head Coach 2024– 28 matches in our data
  • Samoa Assistant Coach 2021–23
  • Blues Head Coach 2016–18
  • Counties Manukau Head Coach 2012–15

Honours

  • Ranfurly Shield (Counties Manukau) 2013
  • ITM Cup Championship (Counties Manukau) 2012

About Tana Umaga

Tana Umaga is the head coach of Moana Pasifika, the first Samoan-heritage All Blacks captain, leading the franchise through its final season.

Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is the head coach of Moana Pasifika, in charge since the 2024 season. He leads the franchise through what will be its final campaign: New Zealand Rugby confirmed in June 2026 that the licence will not be transferred and the club will not play in 2027.

Born in Lower Hutt in May 1973, he was one of the defining players of his generation — a wing turned centre who won 74 All Blacks caps and scored 36 tries. He became the first player of Samoan heritage to captain New Zealand, leading them in 21 Tests including the 2005 series whitewash of the British & Irish Lions. He spent most of his Super Rugby career at the Hurricanes and later played at Toulon.

Coaching

He began coaching at Toulon while still playing, then returned home to Counties Manukau, where as head coach from 2012 he won a championship-division title and the Ranfurly Shield. He was Blues head coach from 2016 to 2018, a difficult spell that never translated his attacking philosophy into results, and served as a Manu Samoa assistant through the 2023 World Cup.

Moana Pasifika

Appointed on a three-year deal from 2024, he is the most successful coach in the franchise’s short history, lifting them close to finals contention in 2025 while adding defensive structure to a squad built on natural expansiveness. He leaves after the 2026 season to join the All Blacks as defence coach.

As a player Wing and centre. 74 caps and 36 tries for New Zealand between 1997 and 2005, captaining the side 21 times. Played for Petone, Wellington, the Hurricanes, Counties Manukau, the Chiefs and Toulon.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the head coach of Moana Pasifika?

Tana Umaga is the head coach of Moana Pasifika.

When did Tana Umaga take charge?

Tana Umaga took over at Moana Pasifika in January 2024, around 2 years ago.

What is Tana Umaga's record?

From 28 matches in our database: 8 wins, 0 draws and 20 defeats — a 28.6% win rate.

What nationality is Tana Umaga?

Tana Umaga is New Zealander.

How old is Tana Umaga?

Tana Umaga is 53 years old.

What has Tana Umaga won?

Honours include: Ranfurly Shield (Counties Manukau) (2013), ITM Cup Championship (Counties Manukau) (2012).