The road to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season begins today as the 11 teams unveil their squads for the upcoming season.
In its 30th anniversary, the competition is set to take another level as a host of talent from around the world joins the respective sides.
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From seasoned Test veterans to exciting rookies, there is a host of new and returning faces for the teams, who are looking to take down the defending champion Crusaders.
Rugby.com.au follows the release of the teams in the live blog below (ALL TIMES AEDT).
Finishing it off, the defending champion Crusaders have opted to promote from within as they look to go back-to-back.
All Black Leicester Fainga’anuku is the main signing, heading back to Christchurch to add further weapons to their midfield.
Toby Bell, Louie Chapman, Maloni Kunawave, Liam Jack, Manumaua Letiu and James White have all come through the Crusaders Academy for the maiden contracts with the most successful team in Super Rugby.
Props: Finlay Brewis, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Tamaiti Williams
Hooker: Codie Taylor, George Bell, Manumaua Letiu
Locks: Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Liam Jack, Scott Barrett, Tahlor Cahill
Loose Forward: Dominic Gardiner, Christian Lio-Willie, Corey Kellow, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Xavier Saifoloi
Halfback: Kyle Preston, Louie Chapman, Noah Hotham
First five: James White, Rivez Reihana, Taha Kemara
Midfield: Aki Tuivailala, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, David Havili, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Toby Bell
Outside backs: Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicoll, Macca Springer, Maloni Kunawave, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan
The Chiefs have put together a strong squad, with 15 capped All Blacks across the forwards and backs.
Former Wallaby Lalakai Foketi headlines the new faces, joining from the NSW Waratahs, while Kyren Taumoefolau is an excellent pick-up from Moana Pasifika.
As for the Force, they have searched across the world to add to their growing contingency of Wallabies.
Argentina lock Franco Molina adds to their depth, with ex-All Blacks winger George Bridge a handy pick-up.
They have also recruited former Wallabies and Sevens star Darby Lancaster, with the club recently unveiling prop Sef Fa’agase.
Props: Benet Kumeroa, George Dyer, Jarred Proffit, Ollie Norris, Reuben O’Neill, Sione Ahio
Hookers: Brodie McAlister, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tyrone Thompson
Locks: Aisake Vakasuiola, Fiti Sa, Jayden Sa, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Taine Kolose, Tupou Vaa’i
Loose Forward: Jahrome Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi
Halfback: Cortez Ratima, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Xavier Roe
First fives: Damian McKenzie, Josh Jacomb
Midfield: Daniel Rona, Kyle Brown, Lalakai Foketi, Quinn Tupaea, Tepaea Cook-Savage
Outside backs: Emoni Narawa, Etene Nainai-Seturo, Isaac Hutchinson, Kyren Taumoefolau, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling
Prop: Feao Fotuaika, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Josh Smith, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Tom Robertson, Sef Fa'agase
Hooker: Albert Alcock, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Nic Dolly
Lock: Darcy Swain, Franco Molina, Jeremy Williams, Lopeti Faifua, Titi Nofoagatotoa
Back Row: Carlo Tizzano, Kane Koteka, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Will Harris, Vaiolini Ekuasi
Halfback: Doug Philipson, Nathan Hastie, Henry Robertson, Agustin Moyano
Flyhalf: Ben Donaldson, Max Burey, Alex Harford
Midfield: Divad Palu, Boston Fakafanua, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle
Outside Backs: George Bridge, Kurtley Beale, Mac Grealy, Darby Lancaster, Dylan Pietsch, Ronan Leahy
The Hurricanes have two massive signings in the form of Jordie Barrett and Warner Dearns.
Barrett has completed his sabbatical overseas with Irish club Leinster, helping them to the URC title.
Meanwhile, NZ-born Dearns returns home after making his name in Japanese Rugby, recently appointed Brave Blossoms captain.
It’s a similar case for the Queensland Reds, with the signing of returning Wallaby Carter Gordon at flyhalf.
Gordon joins the Reds after a brief stint in the NRL, making his name originally with the Melbourne Rebels.
Further signings include Fijian international Ben Volavola and Chiefs prop Aidan Ross, who made his Wallabies debut against Japan.
Prop: Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Xavier Numia
Hooker: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, Raymond Tuputupu, Vernon Bason
Locks: Caleb Delany, Hugo Plummer, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Tom Allen, Warner Dearns
Loose Forwards: Arese Poliko, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai
Halfbacks: Cam Roigard, Ere Enari, Jordi Viljeon
First fives: Brett Cameron, Lucas Cashmore, Harry Godfrey, Callum Harkin
Midfield: Billy Proctor, Jone Rova, Jordie Barrett, Josh Timu, Riley Higgins, Bailyn Sullivan
Outside backs: Fehi Fineanganofo, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love
Prop: Aidan Ross, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Nick Bloomfield, Trevor King, Zane Nonggorr
Hooker: Josh Nasser, Matt Faessler, Richie Asiata
Lock: Hamish Muller, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru
Back Row: Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Joe Brial, John Bryant
Halfback: Kalani Thomas, Louis Werchon, Tate McDermott
Flyhalves: Carter Gordon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tom Lynagh
Midfield: Dre Pakeho, Frankie Goldsbrough, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook
Outside Backs: Heremaia Murray, Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Nicholas Conway, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch
Utility: Ben Volavola, Filipo Daugunu, Treyvon Pritchard
The NSW Waratahs are another club that have recruited heavily in the off-season, bringing in forward duo Matt Philip and Pete Samu.
Philip (Japan) and Samu (France) return to their home countries with a host of forwards departing, including props Angus Bell (on sabbatical) and Taniela Tupou (France).
Harry Potter returns to NSW on the wing, while former Australia Sevens star Sid Harvey earns his first contract.
Meanwhile, Moana Pasifika’s squad has gone through plenty of changes, with Ngani Laumape the big-name signing for the club.
Japan hooker Mamoru Harada also joins Moana Pasifika, with young wingers Israel Leota and Glen Vaihu ones to watch.
Ardie Savea headlines the players who will not be there in 2026, going on sabbatical.
Prop: Apolosi Ranawai, Dan Botha, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Tom Lambert, Will Goddard
Hooker: Ethan Dobbins, Folau Fainga'a, Ioane Moananu
Lock: Angus Blyth, Ben Grant, Eamon Doyle, Matt Philip, Miles Amatosero
Back Row: Austin Durbidge, Charlie Gamble, Jamie Adamson, Lachlan Hooper, Leafi Talataina, Pete Samu
Halfback: Jake Gordon, Michael McDonald, Teddy Wilson
Flyhalves: Jack Bowen, Jack Debreczeni, Lawson Creighton
Midfield: George Poolman, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Outside Backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Harry Potter, James Hendren, Leo Jaques, Sid Harvey, Triston Reilly, Max Jorgensen
Props: Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tito Tuipulotu
Hooker: Mamoru Harada, Millennium Sanerivi, Samieula Moli
Locks: Alefosio Aho, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Ofa Tauatevalu, Tom Savage
Loose Forwards: Dominic Ropeti, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Tupou Afungia
Halfbacks: Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Taumateine, Melani Matavao, Siaosi Nginingini
First five: Faletoi Peni, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Patrick Pellegrini
Midfield: Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Ngani Laumape, Tevita Latu
Outside backs: Glen Vaihu, Israel Leota, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama, William Havili
The ACT Brumbies’ squad has gone through major overhaul as they look to go one further and make the Final.
Wallabies flyhalf Tane Edmed replaces Noah Lolesio as the chief playmaker at the club, heading south from the Waratahs.
Young guns Eli Langi, Joe Dillon and Jarrad McLeod have all been added to the squad, with the likes of Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper at Exeter.
Compared to the Brumbies, the Blues have maintained a relatively stable squad ahead of their push to reclaim the title.
Centre Pita Ahki is the big signing for the Blues, with the experienced midfielder coming back home after several years in French Rugby.
Chiefs forwards Bradley Slater and Malachi Wrampling also make the move up north to the Blues, with centre James Cameron a tidy pick-up from the Crusaders.
Prop: Allan Ala'alatoa, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Lington Ieli, Tevita Alatini
Hooker: Billy Pollard, Chris Mickelson, Lachlan Lonergan, Liam Bowron
Lock: Cadeyrn Neville, Harvey Cordukes, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost, Toby Macpherson
Back Row: Charlie Cale, Eli Langi, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima
Halfback: Dan Nelson, Klayton Thorn, Ryan Lonergan
Flyhalves: Declan Meredith, Joe Dillon, Tane Edmed
Midfield: Austin Anderson, David Feliuai, Hudson Creighton, Jarrah McLeod, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford
Outside Backs: Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole, Kye Oates, Shane Wilcox, Tom Wright
Prop: Ben Ake, Flyn Yates, Jordan Lay, Joshua Fusitu'a, Marcel Renata, Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Hooker: Bradley Slater, James Mullan, Kurt Eklund
Locks: Josh Beehre, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry
Loose Forward: Anton Segner, Cameron Christie, Che Clark, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Malachi Wrampling, Terrel Peita, Tristan Cook
Halfback: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
First fives Beauden Barrett, Rico Simpson, Stephen Perofeta, Zarn Sullivan
Midfield: Corey Evans, James Cameron, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele
Outside backs: AJ Lam, Caleb Clarke, Cody Vai, Cole Forbes, Kade Banks, Payton Spencer
Kicking off strong, the Drua have been busy in the off-season, recruiting a host of Fijian stars for 2026.
Experienced lock Temo Mayanavanua is a massive addition to their pack, returning home from England.
In the backs, Joji Nasova makes the move from Sevens after an excellent debut for the Flying Fijians, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa joining from the Western Force.
For the Highlanders, they continue to build a side stacked with exciting talent as they push for the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Los Pumas lock Tomas Lavanini heads to Dunedin after leaving Lyon, while Angus Ta’avao adds experience to their front-row.
NZ U20s outside back Stanley Solomon adds to the explosive depth after an impressive NPC season with Wellington, scoring eight tries in six starts, with Reesjan Pasitoa a familar name for Western Force fans.
Props: Emosi Tuqiri, Haereiti Hetet, Meli Tuni, Mesake Doge, Peni Ravi, Samuela Tawake
Hookers: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Mesu Dolokoto, Zuriel Togiatama
Lock: Angelo Smith, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua (cc), Vilive Miramira
Back row: Elia Canakaivata, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Joe Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray
Scrum half: Frank Lomani, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Philip Baselala, Simione Kuruvoli
Fly Half: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu, Kemu Valetini
Midfield: Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Namoce, Joji Nasova, Maika Tuitubou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
Back Three: Aisea Nawai, Epeli Momo, Ilaisa Droasese, Isikeli Basiyalo, Manasa Mataele, Ponipate Loganimasi, Taniela Rakuro
Props: Angus Ta'avao, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Ethan de Groot, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma'u, Sosefo Kautai
Hookers: Henry Bell, Jack Taylor, Soane Vikena
Locks: Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Tai Cribb, Tomas Lavanini, Will Stodart
Loose Forward: Hugh Renton, Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa
Halfbacks: Adam Lennox, Dylan Pledger, Folau Fakatava
First five: Andrew Knewstubb, Cameron Millar, Taine Robinson
Midfield: Reesjan Pasitoa, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai
Outside backs: Caleb Tangitau, Finn Hurley, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jake Te Hiwi, Jona Nareki, Jonah Lowe, Josh Whaanga, Stanley Solomon, Xavier Tito-Harris
Welcome to Rugby.com.au coverage of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad live reveal.
Like last year, the rollout will see two teams unveil their squads at the top of the hour, starting with the Fijian Drua and Highlanders.
Here's how the full day will pan out.
- 8:00 am AEDT: Fijian Drua x Highlanders
- 9:00 am AEDT: ACT Brumbies x Blues
- 10:00 am AEDT: NSW Waratahs x Moana Pasifika
- 11:00 am AEDT: Hurricanes x Queensland Reds
- 12:00 pm AEDT/ 9:00 am AWST: Chiefs x Western Force
- 1:00 pm AEDT / 3:00 pm NZT: Crusaders
