Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Draw revealed
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The release of the DHL Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2025 has revealed an action-packed schedule headlined by fierce rivalries and a new finals format that will ignite the fight for ladder positions.
With 77 round robin matches across an extended 16-round regular season, all culminating in a six-team Finals Series, fans can begin preparing for what promises to be the most exciting season of DHL Super Rugby Pacific yet.
The action begins on Friday 14 February with Kiwi heavyweights the Crusaders and Hurricanes clashing in Christchurch, before the new-look NSW Waratahs tackle the Highlanders in Sydney.
The opening round continues on Saturday 15 February as the Fijian Drua welcome the Brumbies to Suva, Eden Park hosts a Grand Final rematch between the Blues and Chiefs, and the Force face Moana Pasifika at HBF Park.
Culture Round returns in Round 3 as the DHL Super Rugby Pacific community comes together to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions united by rugby.
The next generation of players, pundits and supporters will take centre stage as Kids Round brings the vibes to Round 5.
The Crusaders host the Blues on Good Friday to kick off Round 10, before a spectacular Easter Saturday quartet of games across New Zealand, Fiji and Australia.
ANZAC Day will be honoured in Round 11 with the Chiefs to host the Force and the Reds to face the Blues in Brisbane on Friday 25 April.
In 2025 each of the 11 teams will play 14 regular season matches, consisting of seven home games and seven away games, and be allocated two byes.
“We are delighted to unveil the draw for 2025 so members and fans can begin circling dates in their diaries and making plans for the season ahead,” Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley said.
“From Suva to Sydney, Canberra to Christchurch, and even a blockbuster in Tonga, our competition will again deliver its brand of fast, physical and thrilling rugby, starring some of our game’s greatest athletes.
“Traditional rivalries will be reignited and new challengers emerge as the reigning champion Blues launch their first title defence in more than two decades.”
