Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Teams: All the team news for Super Round

Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 3:59 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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Super Round descends on Christchurch as the ten teams in action prepare to officially open the new One NZ Stadium.

It begins on Friday with the hosts Crusaders taking on the NSW Waratahs, with the defending champions making the bold call to start Leciester Fainga'anuku at flanker.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

ANZAC Day begins with the Hurricanes and ACT Brumbies facing off, both teams eager to rebound, followed by the Blues and the Reds in their traditional match-up for this weekend.

The weekend concludes with the Highlanders hosting Moana Pasifika, followed by the Chiefs taking on the Fijian Drua.

The Western Force remain in Perth, enjoying the bye for the week.

Check out all the details for the Super Rugby Pacific teams for round 11 as they drop.

NOTE: ALL TEAMS WILL BE CONFIRMED ON WEDNESDAY AT 2PM AEST.

Friday 24 April 5:35 pm AEST – Crusaders v NSW Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CRUSADERS (1-15): Finlay Brewis, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Antonio Shalfoon, Tahlor Cahill, Dom Gardiner, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Taha Kemara, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Johnny McNicholl

Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Johnny Lee, Kyle Preston, Rivez Reihana, Dallas McLeod

WARATAHS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Folau Fainga'a, Siosifa Amone, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Angus Scott-Young, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey, Lawson Creighton, Joey Walton, Andrew Kellaway, Max Jorgensen

Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Tom Lambert, Dan Botha, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly

Referee: Nic Berry

Assistant Referees: Ben O'Keeffe, Damon Murphy

TMO: Brett Cronan

Saturday 25 April 3:05 pm AEST – Hurricanes v ACT Brumbies at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HURRICANES (1-15): Siale Lauaki, Raymond Tuputupu, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Brayden Iose, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Brad Shields, Peter Lakai, Ereatara Enari, Jove Rova, Josh Gray

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Lachlan Shaw, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Darcy Breen, Toby MacPherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner, Angus Mabey

TMO: Brett Cronan

Saturday 25 April 5:35 pm AEST – Blues v Queensland Reds at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

BLUES (1-15): Ben Ake, Bradley Slater, Marcel Renata, Patrick Tuipulotu (c), Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Dalton Papali'i, Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Cole Forbes, Pita Ahki, AJ Lam, Kade Banks, Zarn Sullivan

Replacements: James Mullan, Mason Tupaea, Sam Matenga, Josh Beehre, Torian Barnes, Taufa Funaki, Stephen Perofeta, Xavi Taele

REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Nick Bloomfield, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Ben Volavola, Treyvon Pritchard

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Damon Murphy

TMO: Richard Kelly

Sunday 26 April 12:00 pm AEST – Highlanders v Moana Pasifika at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Soane Vikena, Saula Ma'u, Mitch Dunshea, Tomas Lavanini, Oliver Haig, Veveni Lasaqa, Nikora Broughton, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, Xavier Tito-Harris, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Tanielu Tele'a, Jonah Lowe, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

Replacements: Jack Taylor, Josh Bartlett, Angus Ta'avao, Te Kamaka Howden, Hugh Renton, Lucas Casey, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson

MOANA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Millennium Sanerivi, Chris Apoua, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Miracle Faiilagi (c), Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Jonathan Tamateine, Patrick Pellegrini, Glen Vaihu, Tevita Latu, Solomon Alaimalo, Tuna Tuitama, William Havili

Replacements: Mamoru Harada, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tom Savage, Ola Tauelangi, Augustine Palu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Israel Leota

Referee: Todd Petrie

Assistant Referee: Angus Mabey, Marcus Playle

TMO: Richard Kelly

Sunday 26 April 2:30 pm AEST – Chiefs v Fijian Drua at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CHIEFS (1-15): Jared Proffit, Brodie McAlister, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i (c), Simon Parker, Jahrome Brown, Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Daniel Sinkinson, Quinn Tupaea, Kyle Brown, Leroy Carter, Isaac Hutchison

Replacements: Tyrone Thompson, Ollie Norris, Benét Kumeroa, Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Michael Loft, Xavier Roe, Tepaea Cook-Savage, Lalakai Foketi

DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Isoa Tuwai, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Manasa Mataele, Virimi Vakatawa, Maika Tuitubou, Taniela Rakuro, Ilaisa Droasese

Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Isoa Nasilasila, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini, Inia Tabuavou

Referee: Jordan Way

Assistant Referees: Angus Gardner, Ben O'Keeffe

TMO: Brett Cronan

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