Frequently Asked Questions
What is Super Rugby Pacific?
Super Rugby Pacific is a professional rugby union competition featuring 11 teams from New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The tournament replaced the traditional Super Rugby format in 2022 and is played in a round-robin format, followed by a knockout finals series.
The competition includes some of the strongest club teams in the Southern Hemisphere, with franchises from New Zealand (5 teams), Australia (5 teams), and Moana Pasifika representing the Pacific Islands (1 team).
When does Super Rugby Start in 2025?
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 kicks off on Friday, February 21, 2025. The season will run through to June, featuring the best teams from Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands battling it out for the title. Stay tuned for the full fixture list and key matchups as the season approaches!
How many teams compete in Super Rugby 2025?
Super Rugby Pacific 2025 will feature 11 teams following the removal of the Western Force from the competition. The remaining teams include five from New Zealand, five from Australia, and one Pacific Island team—Moana Pasifika—competing in a round-robin format before the finals series.
Which teams compete in Super Rugby Pacific?
The teams are:
From Australia: Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels, New South Wales Waratahs and Queensland Reds.
From Fiji: Fijian Drua
From Pacific Islands: Moana Pasifika
From New Zealand: Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders, and Hurricanes.
Which team has won the most Super Rugby Pacific titles?
The Crusaders hold the record with 11 wins since the tournament started in 1996.