Super Rugby Pacific squads for 2025 named
The six New Zealand-based Super Rugby Pacific franchises confirm their squads for the 2025 season.
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Oct 4
Crusaders confirm ex Wallaby O'Connor
Has the procession of top-class first-five's ended at the Crusaders? They've confirmed former Wallaby international, James O'Conner for 2025
Sep 30
Blues-Chiefs to open Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues will host the Chiefs in a repeat of this year's Super Rugby Pacific final, in the opening round of next year's competition.
Sep 26
Fainga’anuku set to return to Crusaders
Crusaders confirm Leicester Fainga’anuku will return for the 2026 season on a two-year deal.
Sep 13
Super Rugby unveils new playoffs format
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a convoluted six-team playoffs format for the 2025 season.
Jun 25
Māori All Blacks named to face Japan XV
Māori All Blacks selectors have announced a 28-strong squad ahead of two matches against Japan XV.
Jun 20
Reece staying in NZ, transfers to Southland
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has extended his contract with NZR and the Crusaders to the end of 2026.
Jun 6
Scott Barrett, Codie Taylor stay until 2027
Crusaders captain Scott Barrett and centurion Codie Taylor have extended their contracts with NZ Rugby.
Jun 2
Hurricanes claim top spot; Crusaders done
The Hurricanes have claimed Super Rugby Pacific regular season honours after some late drama in Auckland.
Jun 1
Crusaders move into playoffs spot, for now
The Crusaders simply refuse to die in the race for the final Super Rugby Pacific playoffs berth.
May 29
Super Rugby teams for final round named
Nearly every franchise can make or break their season in the final round of Super Rugby Pacific.
May 26
Crusaders stun Blues, stay alive for playoffs
The Crusaders remain alive for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after springing the upset of the season.
May 23
Canes or Chiefs? Can Crusaders beat Blues?
Still plenty riding on the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific with playoff positions on the line.
May 18
Crusaders fall again; Blues beat Highlanders
The Blues continue to rise in Super Rugby Pacific, while the Crusaders continue their downfall.
May 16
Super Rugby Pacific teams for Round 13
Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific is a great chance for the Hurricanes to get back to their winning ways.
May 12
Highlanders hold off Crusaders in Dunedin
The Highlanders have gone a long way toward securing a Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals berth.
May 9
Canes, Blues set for battle for the top
Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific will likely be the weekend where teams assert themselves on the points table.
May 4
Crusaders beaten by Reds, Highlanders win
The Highlanders have jumped up the Super Rugby points ladder with their fourth, but the Crusaders have fallen short and lost at home against
May 2
Four trans-Tasman Super Rugby clashes
Four trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 this weekend will have NZ teams nervous.
Apr 27
Crusaders rout Rebels; Chiefs top Waratahs
The Crusaders have moved from 12th and last on the points ladder to ninth as they demolished the Melbourne Rebels
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