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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

2024 Super Rugby Squads Named

The 2024 Super Rugby squads are named today.


Blues Squad:

Props: Joshua Fusitu’a, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, PJ Sheck, Angus Ta’avao, Ofa Tu’ungafasi.

Hookers: Kurt Eklund, Ricky Riccitelli, Soane Vikena.

Locks: Josh Beehre, Sam Darry, Laghlan McWhannell, James Thompson, Patrick Tuipulotu.

Loose forwards: Adrian Choat, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papali’i, Rob Rush, Anton Segner, Hoskins Sotutu, Cameron Suafoa.

Halfbacks: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki.

First-fives: Stephen Perofeta, Lucas Cashmore.

Midfielders: Corey Evans, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Meihana Grindlay, Harry Plummer.

Outside backs: Kade Banks, Caleb Clarke, Cole Forbes, AJ Lam, Zarn Sullivan, Caleb Tangitau, Mark Tele’a.

Major gains: Laghlan McWhannell (Chiefs), Angus Ta’avao (Chiefs), Lucas Cashmore (Bay of Plenty).

Major losses: Beauden Barrett (Toyota Verblitz, Japan), Alex Hodgman (Queensland Reds), Nepo Laulala (Toulouse, France), James Lay (Moana Pasifika), Tom Robinson (Toyota Verblitz, Japan), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ Warriors, NRL).


Moana Pasifika Squad:

Props: Abraham Pole, Donald Brighthouse, James Lay, Sateki Latu, Sekope Kepu, Suetena Asomua.

Hookers: Samiueka Moli, Sama Malolo, Tomasi Maka.

Locks: Irie Papuni, Ofa Tauatevalu, Samuel Slade, Tom Savage, Viliami Napa’a.

Loose forwards: Alamanda Motuga, Lotu Inisi, Miracle Faiilagi, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Sione Havili Talitui, Solomone Funaki.

Halfbacks: Aisea Halo, Ereatara Enari, Jonathan Taumateine.

First-fives: Christian Lealiifano, William Havili.

Midfielders: D’Angelo Leuila, Fine Inisi, Henry Taefu, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Pepesana Patafilo.

Outside backs: Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Julian Savea, Neria Fomai, Nigel Ah Wong, Otumaka Mausia, Viliami Fine.

Major gains: Julian Savea (Hurricanes), James Lay (Blues), Sateki Late (Waratahs).

Major losses: Levi Aumua (Crusaders).


Chiefs Squad:

Props: Sione Ahio, George Dyer, Kauvaka Kaivelata, Ollie Norris, Reuben O'Neill, Jared Proffit, Aidan Ross.

Hookers: Bradley Slater, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Tyrone Thompson.

Locks: Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Josh Lord, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa'i, Jimmy Tupou.

Loose forwards: Kaylum Boshier, Samipeni Finau, Tom Florence, Luke Jacobson, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi, Malachi Wrampling-Alec.

Halfbacks: Cortez Ratima, Xavier Roe, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.

First-fives: Josh Ioane, Damian McKenzie, Kaleb Trask.

Midfielders: Anton Lienert-Brown, Rameka Poihipi, Daniel Rona, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling.

Outside backs: Liam Coombes-Fabling, Peniasi Malimali, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson.

Major gains: Jimmy Tupou (Japan), Kaleb Trask (Japan).

Major losses: Angus Ta’avao (Blues), Atu Moli (Western Force), John Ryan (Ireland), Brodie Retallick (Japan), Pita Gus Sowakula (France), Sam Cane (Japan), Brad Weber (France), Bryn Gatland (Japan), Alex Nankivell (Ireland).


Hurricanes Squad:

Props: Siale Lauaki, Tyrel Lomax, Tevita Mafileo, Xavier Numia, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Pasilio Tosi.

Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, James O’Reilly.

Locks: Caleb Delany, Ben Grant, Justin Sangster, Josh Taula, James Tucker, Isaia Walker-Leawere.

Loose forwards: Devan Flanders, TK Howden, Brayden Iose, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai, Brad Shields.

Halfbacks: Richard Judd, TJ Perenara, Cam Roigard.

First-fives: Brett Cameron, Aidan Morgan.

Midfielders: Jordie Barrett, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Peter Umaga-Jensen.

Outside backs: Harry Godfrey, Ruben Love, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Salesi Rayasi, Daniel Sinkinson.

Major gains: James Tucker (Blues), Ngatungane Punivai (Chiefs), Brad Shields (Perpignan).

Major losses: Dom Bird, James Blackwell (Hanazono Kintetsu Liners), Jamie Booth, Dane Coles (Kubota Spears), Owen Franks, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea (Kobelco Kobe Steelers), Julian Savea (Moana Pasifika).


Crusaders Squad:

Props: Joe Moody, Finlay Brewis, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell.

Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, George Bell, Ioane Moananu.

Locks: Scott Barrett (capt), Quinten Strange, Tahlor Cahill, Zach Gallagher, Jamie Hannah.

Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Corey Kellow, Dominic Gardiner.

Halfbacks: Noah Hotham, Mitchell Drummond, Willi Heinz.

First-fives: Fergus Burke, Taha Kemara, Rivez Reihana.

Midfielders: David Havili, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Ryan Crotty, Jone Rova.

Outside backs: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Macca Springer, Manasa Mataele, Chay Fihaki, Leigh Halfpenny, Heremaia Murray.

Major gains: Levi Aumua (Moana Pasifika), Ryan Crotty (Kubota), Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets), Rivez Reihana (Chiefs), Manasa Mataele (Force).

Major losses: Sam Whitelock (Pau), Richie Mo'unga (Toshiba), Jack Goodhue (Castres Olympique), Leicester Fainga'anuku (Toulon), Sione Havili Talitui (Moana Pasifika).


Highlanders Squad:

Props: Jermaine Ainsley, Ethan de Groot, Luca Inch, Ayden Johnstone, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u.

Hookers: Henry Bell, Ricky Jackson, Jack Taylor.

Locks: Mitchell Dunshea, Fabian Holland, Pari Pari Parkinson, Will Tucker.

Loose forwards: Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Billy Harmon, Max Hicks, Hayden Michaels, Hugh Renton, Tom Sanders, Sean Withy.

Halfbacks: James Arscott, Folau Fakatava, Nathan Hastie.

First-fives: Ajay Faleafaga, Cameron Millar, Rhys Patchell.

Midfielders: Jake Te Hiwi, Tanielu Tele’a, Josh Timu, Matt Whaanga.

Outside backs: Martin Bogado, Connor Garden-Bachop, Sam Gilbert, Jonah Lowe, Jona Nareki, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Timoci Tavatavanawai.

Major gains: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Blues), Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika), Rhys Patchell (Scarlets, Wales), Tanielu Tele'a (Blues), Tom Sanders (Suntory Sungoliath).

Major losses: Aaron Smith (Toyota Verblitz), Shannon Frizell (Toshiba Brave Lupus), Josh Dickson (Toyota Verblitz), Mitch Hunt (Honda Heat), Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (Mitsubishi DynaBoars).

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Super Rugby Semi-Final Results

Crusaders: 52

Tries: Braydon Ennor, Leicester Fainga'anuku 2, Will Jordan, Codie Taylor, Fergus Burke, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 5, Penalties: Mo'unga 4

Blues: 15

Tries: Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Conversion: Barrett, Penalty: Barrett


Chiefs: 19

Try: Brodie Retallick, Conversion: Damian McKenzie, Penalties: McKenzie 4

Brumbies: 6

Penalties: Noah Lolesio 2



Thursday, April 20, 2023

Super Rugby Round Six Results

Moana Pasifika: 17

Tries: Solomone Funaki, Levi Aumua, Conversions: Lincoln McClutchie 2, Penalty: McClutchie

Highlanders: 45

Tries: Pari Pari Parkinson, Sam Gilbert, Hugh Renton, Feluli Paea, Mosese Dawai, Marino Mikaele-Tu'u, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Conversions: Gilbert 5


Reds: 12

Tries: Tate McDermott, Jordan Petaia, Conversion: Isaac Henry

Crusaders: 25

Tries: Leicester Fainga'anuku, Dominic Gardiner, Willi Heinz, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 2, Penalties: Mo'unga 2


Fijian Drua: 38

Tries: Ilaisa Droasese, Selestino Ravutaumada, Vilive Miramira, Iosefo Masi, Kitione Salawa, Te Ahiwaru Canakaivata, Conversions: Teti Tela 4 

Melbourne Rebels: 28

Tries: Alex Mafi, Andrew Kellaway, Carter Gordon, Pone Fa'amausili, Conversions, Reece Hodge 4


Chiefs: 20 

Tries: Emoni Narawa 2, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 2, Penalties: McKenzie 2 

Blues: 13

Tries: Ricky Riccitelli, Caleb Clarke, Penalty: Beauden Barrett


Brumbies: 40

Tries: Len Ikitau, Corey Toole, Pete Samu, Lachlan Lonergan, James Slipper 2, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 3, Ryan Lonergan 2

Waratahs: 36

Tries: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Lalakai Foketi, Dylan Pietsch, Jed Holloway, Dave Porecki, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 4, Penalty: Donaldson


Hurricanes: 45

Tries: Du Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose 2, Dane Coles, Bailyn Sullivan, Kini Naholo, Hame Faiva, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 5

Force: 42

Tries: Jeremy Williams, Gareth Simpson, Zach Kibirige 2, Siosifa Amone, Jake Strachan, Conversions: Gareth Simpson 3, Jake Strachan 3

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Super Rugby Round 3 Results

Chiefs: 28 

Tries: Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson 2, Samipeni Finau, Conversion: Damian McKenzie. Penalties: McKenzie 2

Highlanders: 7

Try: Mosese Dawai, Conversion: Freddie Burns



Rebels: 34 

Tries: Reece Hodge, Lachie Anderson, Richard Hardwick, Matt Gibbon, Carter Gordon, Conversions: Hodge 3, Penalty: Hodge

Waratah: 27 

Tries: Mark Nawaqnaitawase, Charlie Gamble, Taleni Seu; Conversions: Tane Edmed 3, Penalties: Edmed 2


Fijian Drua: 25 

Tries: Iosefo Masi, Joseva Tamani, Eroni Sau, Ilaisa Droasese Conversion: Teti Tela, Penalty: Kemu Valetini

Crusaders: 24 

Tries: Quentin MacDonald 2, Ioane Moananu, Sevu Reece, Conversions: Fergus Burke 2


Hurricanes: 19 

Tries: Tyrel Lomax, Josh Moorby, Salesi Rayasi, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 2 

Blues: 25 

Tries: Patrick Tuipulotu, Caleb Clarke, Hoskins Sotutu, Conversions: Stephen Perofeta 2, Penalties: Perofeta 2


Brumbies: 23 

Tries: Nic White, Lachlan Lonergan, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 2, Noah Lolesio 3 

Reds: 17

Tries: Jordan Petaia 2, Harry Wilson, Conversion: James O'Connor


Force: 21 

Tries: Folau Fainga'a, George Poolman, Conversion: Bryce Hegarty, Penalties: Bryce Hegarty 3

Moana Pasifika: 18 

Tries: Fine Isi, Samiuela Moli, Conversions: Lincoln McClutchie Penalties: Lincoln McClutchie 2

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Super Rugby Round One Results

Crusaders: 10

Try: David Havili, Conversion: Richie Mo'unga, Drop Goal: Mo'unga

Chiefs: 31

Tries: Sam Cane, Alex Nankivell, Brodie Retallick, Cortez Ratima, Conversions: Damian McKenzie 4, Penalty: McKenzie


Waratahs: 25

Tries: Max Jorgensen 2, Jake Gordon, Conversions: Tane Edmed 2, Penalties: Edmed 2

Brumbies: 31

Tries: Ryan Lonergan, Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole, Conversions: Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Penalties: Ryan Lonergan 3, Noah Lolesio


Moana Pasifika: 34 

Tries: Abraham Pole 2, Chris Apoua, Mike Curry, Danny Toala, Conversions: Christian Leali’ifano 3, Penalty: Leali’ifano

Fijian Drua: 36 

Tries: Tevita Ikanivere 2, Iosefo Masi 2, Joseva Tamani, Taniela Rakuro, Conversions: Teti Tela 2, Caleb Muntz


Highlanders: 20

Tries: Mitch Hunt, Josh Timu, Conversions: Sam Gilbert 2, Penalties: Gilbert 2 

Blues: 60

Tries: Dalton Papali'i, Caleb Clarke, Rieko Ioane 2, Mark Telea 2, Marcel Renata, Beauden Barrett, Conversions: Barrett 7, Penalties: Barrett 2 


Hurricanes: 47

Tries: Billy Proctor, Cam Roigard, Jamie Booth, Julian Savea, Tyrel Lomax, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 3, Penalties: Barrett 3

Reds: 13

Try: Jordan Petaia, Conversion: Tom Lynagh, Penalties: Lynagh 2


Western Force: 34

Tries: Tom Robertson, Tom Horton 2, Jeremy Thrush, Conversions: Bryce Hegarty 4, Penalties: Hegarty 2

Melbourne Rebels: 27

Tries: Carter Gordon, Ryan Louwrens, Brad Wilkin, Conversions: Reece Hodge 3, Penalty: Hodge 2





Wednesday, February 22, 2023

2023 Super Rugby

The 2023 Super Rugby competition kicks off tomorrow night with the Crusader playing the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch at 7.05pm, and the Warratahs facing the Brumbies in Sydney. The Chiefs had pre-season wins against Moana Pasifika 48-7 and the Blues 47-33, while the Crusaders lost to both the Hurricanes 31-26 and the Highlanders 35-33.

Crusaders:

1. Joe Moody, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Scott Barrett (c), 5. Mitchell Dunshea, 6. Ethan Blackadder, 7. Tom Christie, 8. Cullen Grace, 9. Mitchell Drummond, 10. Richie Mo'unga, 11. Leicester Fainga'anuku, 12. Jack Goodhue, 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. David Havili

Reserves:

16. Brodie McAlister, 17. George Bower, 18. Tamaiti Williams, 19. Zach Gallagher, 20. Christian Lio-Willie, 21. Willi Heinz, 22. Fergus Burke, 23. Macca Springer


Chiefs:

1. Aidan Ross, 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 3. George Dyer, 4. Brodie Retallick, 5. Tupou Vaa’i, 6. Pita Gus Sowakula, 7. Sam Cane (cc), 8. Luke Jacobson, 9. Brad Weber (cc), 10. Damian McKenzie, 11. Etene Nanai-Seturo, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Alex Nankivell, 14. Solomon Alaimalo, 15. Shaun Stevenson

Reserves:

16. Bradley Slater, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. John Ryan, 19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20. Samipeni Finau, 21. Cortez Ratima, 22. Josh Ioane, 23. Rameka Poihipi



Sunday, June 12, 2022

Super Rugby Semi-Final Results

Crusaders: 20 

Tries: Cullen Grace 2, Conversions: Richie Mo’unga 2, Penalties: Mo’unga 2

Chiefs: 7

Try: Angus Ta’avao, Conversion: Bryn Gatland


Blues: 20 

Tries: Hoskins Sotutu, Mark Telea, Conversions: Stephen Perofeta 2, Penalties: Perofeta 2 

Brumbies: 19 

Tries:  Irae Simone, Lachlan Lonergan 2, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 2


Final:  Blues v Crusaders, Saturday 18 June, 7.05pm, Eden Park, Auckland

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Super Rugby Week 14 Results

Crusaders: 61 

Tries: Leicester Fainga’anuku, Tom Christie 2, Sam Whitelock, Sevu Reece 2, Fergus Burke, George Bridge, Braydon Ennor, Conversions: Fergus Burke 8

Fijian Drua: 3 

Penalty: Teti Tela


Reds: 34

Tries: Jock Campbell 2, Fraser McReight, Harry Hoopert, Harry Wilson, Conversions: James O'Connor 2, Creighton, Penalty: O'Connor

Moana Pasifika: 22

Tries: Solomonie Funaki, Sione Tu’ipulotu, Henry Time-Stowers Conversion: Leali'ifano, Lincoln McClutchie, Penalty: Leali'ifano


Chiefs: 54 

Tries: Quinn Tupaea 3, Aidan Ross, Kaleb Trask, Tupou Vaa’i, Samisoni Taukei’aho 2, Conversions: Kaleb Trask, Bryn Gatland 6 

Force: 21 

Tries: Toni Pulu, Jeremy Thrush, Michael McDonald, Conversions: Ian Prior, Jake McIntyre, Michael McDonald


Hurricanes: 45

Tries: Julian Savea, Billy Proctor, Jordie Barrett, Aidan Morgan, Blake Gibson, James Blackwell, Siua Maile, Conversions: Barrett 5

Rebels: 22

Tries: Lukas Ripley 3, Conversions: Matt To'omua 2, Penalty: To'omua 


Blues: 21

Tries: Beauden Barrett, Karl Tu'inukuafe, Conversion: Stephen Perofeta, Penalties: Perofeta 2, Drop Goal: Barrett

Brumbies: 19

Tries: Pete Samu, Folau Fainga'a, Billy Pollard, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 2


Waratahs: 32 

Tries: Will Harris, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Michael Hooper, Tane Edmed, Conversions: Edmed 3, Penalties: Edmed 2

Highlanders: 20 

Tries: Josh Dickson, Scott Gregory, Liam Coombes-Fabling, Conversion: Sam Gilbert, Penalty: Marty Banks


Super Rugby Week 12 Results

Blues: 71 

Tries: A. Ioane 2, Christie, Tucker, Sotutu, R. Ioane 3, Telea, Perofeta, Clarke, Conversions: Perofeta 8

Rebels: 28 

Tries: Fa’amausii, Canham, Wilkin, Hodge, Conversions: Hodge 4


Highlanders: 27 

Tries: Umaga-Jensen, Gregory, Fatakava, Conversions: Banks 2, Hunt, Penalty: Hunt

Reds: 19 

Tries: Campbell, Smith, Flook, Conversions: Creighton 2


Waratahs: 26 

Tries: Izaia Perese, David Porecki, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Dylan Pietsch, Conversions: Tane Edmed 2, Ben Donaldson

Moana Pasifika: 20 

Tries: Abraham Pole, Levi Aumua, Conversions: Christian Lealiifano 2, Penalties: Lealiifano 2


Brumbies: 38 

Tries: Nic White, Folau Fainga’a, Len Ikitau, Billy Pollard, Conversions: Noah Lolosio 3, Penalties: Lolosio 4

Chiefs: 28 

Tries: Alex Nankivell, Cortez Ratima, Pita Gus Sowakula, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Conversions: Bryn Gatland 2, Kaleb Trask 2 


Crusaders: 53

Tries: George Bell, Will Jordan 3, Pablo Matera, Leicester Fainga'anuku 3, Conversions: Richie Mo'unga 5, Penalty: Mo'unga

Western Force: 15

Tries: Fergus Lee-Warner, Jake Strachan, Conversion: Strachan, Penalty: Strachan


Hurricanes: 67

Tries: Joshua Moorby 3, Wes Goosen 2, Billy Proctor 2, Salesi Rayasi, Justin Sangster, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Asafo Aumua, Conversions: Aidan Morgan 6 

Drua: 5

Try: Onisi Ratave 

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Super Rugby Week 7 Results

Blues: 32 

Tries: Tua, Riccitelli 2, Romano, Christie, Conversions: Perofeta 2, Penalty: Perofeta

Moana Pasifika: 19 

Tries: Tolai, Pole, Alosio, Conversions: Leuila, McCulutchie


Crusaders: 17 

Tries: Newell, Fainga’anuku, Conversions: Mo’unga 2, Penalty: Mo’unga

Highlanders: 14 

Tries: Makalio, Gregory, Conversions: Hunt 2


Waratahs: 38 

Tries: Pietsch, Gamble, Porecki, Holloway, Hooper, Nawaqanitawase, Conversions: Edmed 4

Drua: 14 

Tries: Habosi, Nasove, Conversions: Tela 2

 

Blues: 46 

Tries: Kurt Eklund 3, Caleb Clarke, Corey Evans, Bryce Heem, AJ Lam. Conversions: Stephen Perofeta 4, Penalty: Perofeta 

Moana Pasifika: 16 

Tries: Tomasi Alosio. Conversion: Christian Leali’ifano, Penalties: Leali’ifano 3


Queensland Reds: 21

Tries: McReight, Daugunu, Conversion: O’Connor, Penalties: O’Connor 3

Brumbies: 7

Try: Clark, Conversion: Lonergan


Chiefs: 30 

Tries: Lienert-Brown, Boshier, Tiatia, Conversions: Ioane 2, Gatland, Penalties: Ioane 3

Hurricanes: 29

Tries: Perenara , Goosen, J. Savea, A. Savea, Conversions: Barrett 3, Penalty: Barrett


Thursday, March 24, 2022

Super Rugby Week 5 Results

Brumbies: 16 v Reds: 12


Force: 20 v Fijian Drua: 18


Chiefs: 59 v Moana Pasifika: 12


Waratahs: 24 v Rebels: 19

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Week 3 Super Rugby Results

Crusaders: 33 

Tries: Codie Taylor 2, Mitchell Dunshea, Abraham Pole, Ethan Blackadder Conversions: Simon Hickey 3, Richie Mo’unga 1

 Moana Pasifika: 12 

Tries: Solomone Funaki, Fine Inisi Conversion: Lincoln McClutchie


Blues: 24

Tries: Caleb Clarke, Hoskins Sotutu, Mark Talea. Conversions: Harry Plummer 2, Stephen Perofeta, Penalty: Harry Plummer

Chiefs: 22

Tries: Brad Weber 2, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Conversions: Josh Ioane, Bryn Gatland, Penalty: Gatland


Hurricanes: 21

Tries: Pouri Rakete-Stones, Billy Proctor, Logan Henry. Conversions: Jordie Barrett 3

Highlanders: 14

Tries: Manaaki Selby-Ricket, Josh Dickson, Conversions: Marty Banks 2


Fijian Drua: 31 v Melbourne Rebels: 26

Queensland Reds: 29 v Western Force: 16

Brumcies: 27 v New South Wales Waratahs: 20



Thursday, February 24, 2022

Week Two Super Rugby Pacific Matches

Crusaders v Highlanders, 7:05pm, Friday 25th February at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Crusaders: 

1. Joe Moody, 2. Brodie McAlister, 3. Oli Jager, 4. Samuel Whitelock, 5. Scott Barrett (c), 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Tom Christie, 8. Cullen Grace, 9. Mitch Drummond, 10. Fergus Burke, 11. Leicester Fainga'anuku, 12. David Havili, 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. Will Jordan

Reserves: 
16. Shilo Klein, 17. George Bower, 18. Tamaiti Williams, 19. Quinten Strange, 20. Corey Kellow21. Bryn Hall, 22. Simon Hickey, 23. George Bridge

Highlanders: Connor Garden-Bachop, Sam Gilbert, Fetuli Paea, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu, Mitch Hunt, Aaron Smith (c), Gareth Evans, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Josh Dickson, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Jermaine Ainsley, Liam Coltman, Ethan de Groot.

Reserves: 

Rhys Marshall, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Bryn Evans, Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, Folau Fakatava, Marty Banks, Hugh Renton


Blues v Hurricanes, 7:05pm, Saturday 26th February at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Blues: 
Zarn Sullivan, Mark Telea, Rieko Ioane, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Caleb Clarke, Harry Plummer, Finlay Christie; Hoskins Sotutu, Adrian Choat, Tom Robinson (capt), Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Nepo Laulala, Kurt Eklund, Alex Hodgman. 
Reserves: 
Ricky Riccitelli, Ofa Tuungafasi, Marcel Renata, Sam Darry, Anton Segner, Sam Nock, Stephen Perofeta, Tanielu Tele’a.

Hurricanes: 
Jordie Barrett, Wes Goosen, Bailyn Sullivan, Julian Savea, Salesi Rayasi, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Jamie Booth, Ardie Savea (captain), Blake Gibson, Reed Prinsep, Justin Sangster, James Blackwell, Tyrel Lomax, Asafo Aumua, Pouri Rakete-Stones.

Reserves: 
Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Ben May, Devan Flanders, Brayden Iose, Richard Judd, Ruben Love, Peter Umaga-Jensen.
Chiefs v Manu Pasifika postponed

Monday, November 15, 2021

Super Rugby 2022 Draw Announced

The draw for the twelve team 2022 Super Rugby Pacific has been announced, and will feature new teams Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua. The competition kicks off on Friday February 18th, where new side Moana Pasifika will face the Brumbies at Mt Smart Stadium.

The competition will be played over 15 rounds running through until the end of May, and each team will have a bye weekend through rounds 7-9. The quarter finals will start on 3-5 June, and run through to the 18th June final.

Teams are: Moana Pasifika, Fijian Drua, Blues, Chiefs Hurricanes, Crusaders, Highlanders, Waratahs, Reds, Force, Brumbies, Rebels