Brumbies: 16 v Reds: 12
Force: 20 v Fijian Drua: 18
Chiefs: 59 v Moana Pasifika: 12
Waratahs: 24 v Rebels: 19
Brumbies: 16 v Reds: 12
Force: 20 v Fijian Drua: 18
Chiefs: 59 v Moana Pasifika: 12
Waratahs: 24 v Rebels: 19
Blues: 32
Tries: Taine Plumtree 2, Rieko Ioane, Stephen Perofeta, Conversion: Perofeta, Penalties: Perofeta 3, Zarn Sullivan
Highlanders: 20
Tries: Penalty try, Shannon Frizell, Conversions: Mitchell Hunt, Penalties: Hunt 2
Rebels: 17
Tries: Cabous Eloff, Richard Hardwick, Conversions: Matt To'omua 2, Penalty To'omua
Brumbies: 36
Tries: Rob Valetini, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright 2, Jahrome Brown, Tom Banks, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 2, Ryan Lonergan
Crusaders: 21
Tries: David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Conversion: Richie Mo’unga, Penalties: Richie Mo’unga 3
Chiefs: 24
Tries: Shaun Stevenson 2, Rameka Poihipi. Conversions: Bryn Gatland, Penalties: Gatland 3
Reds: 33
Tries: Jordan Petaia, Harry Wilson, Josh Nasser 2, Seru Uru, Conversion: James O'Connor, Penalties: O'Connor 2
Fijian Drua: 28
Tries: Onisi Ratave, Frank Lomani, Vinaya Habosi, Conversion: Teti Tela 2, Penalties: Tela 3
Waratahs: 22
Tries: Charlie Gamble, Will Harrison, Penalties: Harrison 4
Force: 17
Tries: Manasa Mataele, Harry Lloyd, Conversions: Jake Strachan, Ian Prior, Penalty: Prior
Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika Postponed.
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
Crusaders: 34
Tries: Reece 2, Jordan, Williams, Conversions: Burke 2, Hickey 2, Penalties: Burke 2
Highlanders: 19
Try: Gilbert, Conversion: Hunt, Penalties: Hunt 4
Hurricanes: 33
Tries: Salesi Rayasi 3, Wes Goosen, Ardie Savea, Conversions: Jordie Barrett 2, Ruben Love 3
Blues: 32
Tries: Kurt Eklund 2, Caleb Clarke, Sam Darry, Conversions: Harry Plummer 3, Penalties: Plummer 2
Reds: 20 v Waratahs: 16
Brumbies: 42 v Fijian Drua: 3
Force: 28 v Rebels: 3
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: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.
The opening round of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific saw the first match between the Blues and Moana Pasifika postponed after several players tested postive for Covid. Saturday's early match saw the Chiefs play the Highlanders in Queenstown, with a three tries to one victory for the Chiefs. The second game was the Crusaders versus the Hurricanes, with the Crusaders getting a five tries to four victory.
Other games across the Tasman saw the Waratahs beat the Fijian Drua 40-10, the Reds beat the Rebels 23-5, and the Brumbies beat the Force 29-23.
Chiefs: 26
Tries: Sam Cane, Pita Gus Sowakula, Emoni Narawa, Conversion: Josh Ioane, Penalties: Ioane 2, Bryn Gatland
Highlanders: 16
Try: Daniel Lienert-Brown, Conversion: Mitch Hunt, Penalties: Hunt 3
Crusaders: 42
Tries: Leicester Fainga'anuku 3, Shilo Klein, penalty try, Conversions: Fergus Burke 2, Simon Hickey, Penalties: Burke 3
Hurricanes: 32
Tries: Ruben Love, Bailyn Sullivan, Jordie Barrett, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Conversions: Barrett 3, Penalties: Barrett 2
Waratahs: 40 brumbies
Tries: Will Harris, Dave Porecki, Lalakai Foketi, Angus Bell, Jake Gordon, Conversions: Ben Donaldson 3, Penalties: Donaldson 3
Fijian Drua: 10
Try: Nemani Nagusa, Conversion: Nagusa, Penalty: Baden Kerr
Reds: 23
Tries: Taniela Tupou, Harry Wilson, Brad Wilkins, Jock Campbell, Conversion: James O'Connor, Penalties: O'Connor 2
Rebels: 5
Try: Brad Wilkin
Brumbies: 29
Tries: Tom Wright, Folau Fainga'a, Rory Scott, Lachlan Lonergan, Conversions: Noah Lolesio 3, Penalty: Lolesio
Force: 23
Tries: Toni Pulu, Jake McIntyre, Conversions: Ian Prior, McIntyre, Penalties: Prior 3
2022 Super Rugby Pacific kicks off this weekend with the opening matches played out of the Queenstown bubble due to Covid related issues. Seven Moana Pasifika players have tested positive for Covid last week, and their opening match against the Blues has been postponed.
The Chiefs will face the Highlanders at Queenstown's Recreation Ground on Saturday 19th February at 4.35pm. The Chiefs have All Black Brodie Retallick back in the side for the first time since 2019, and will have the lock Laghlan McWhannell, first five Josh Ioane, and full back Emoni Narawa making their debut for the side. The Highlanders have prop Jermaine Ainsley, centre Fetuli Paea, winger Josh Timu and reserve front rower Andrew Makalio making their debut for the side.
Chiefs:
1. Ollie Norris, 2. Bradley Slater, 3. Sione Mafileo, 4. Laghlan McWhannell, 5. Brodie Retallick, 6. Luke Jacobson, 7. Sam Cane (c), 8. Pita Gus Sowakula, 9. Xavier Roe, 10. Josh Ioane, 11. Jonah Lowe, 12. Quinn Tupaea, 13. Alex Nankivell, 14. Shaun Stevenson, 15. Emoni Narawa
Reserves:
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Atu Moli, 18. Angus Ta’avao, 19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 20. Kaylum Boshier, 21. Brad Weber (c), 22. Bryn Gatland, 23. Chase Tiatia
Highlanders:
1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Liam Coltman, 3. Jermaine Ainsley, 4. Manaaki Selby-Rickit, 5. Josh Dickson, 6. Shannon Frizell, 7. James Lentjes, 8. Gareth Evans, 9. Aaron Smith (c), 10. Mitch Hunt, 11. Josh Timu,
12. Scott Gregory, 13. Fetuli Paea, 14. Mosese Dawai, 15. Sam Gilbert
Reserves:
16. Andrew Makalio, 17. Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18. Josh Hohneck, 19. Bryn Evans, 20. Marino Mikaele-Tu’u, 21. Folau Fakatava, 22. Marty Banks, 23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen
On Saturday evening, the Crusaders face the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin at 7.05pm. The Hurricanes will have lock Justin Sangster and reserves Jacob Devery and Bailyn Sullivan making their Super Rugby debut, while the Crusaders will have Argentina International Pablo Matera at blindside and Shilo Klein and Simon Hickey in the reserves.
Crusaders:
1. Joe Moody, 2. Brodie McAlister, 3. Oli Jager, 4. Scott Barrett (c), 5. Samuel Whitelock, 6. Pablo Matera, 7. Tom Christie, 8. Cullen Grace, 9. Bryn Hall, 10. Fergus Burke, 11. Leicester Fainga'anuku, 12. David Havili (vc), 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. George Bridge, 15. Will Jordan
Reserves:
16. Shilo Klein, 17. George Bower, 18. Tamaiti Williams, 19. Quinten Strange, 20. Mitch Dunshea, 21. Mitch Drummond, 22. Simon Hickey, 23. Sevu Reece
Hurricanes:
1. Pouri Rakete-Stones, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. James Blackwell, 5. Justin Sangster, 6. Devan Flanders, 7. Du’Plessis Kirifi, 8. Ardie Savea (c), 9. Jamie Booth, 10. Ruben Love, 11. Wes Goosen, 12. Peter Umaga-Jensen, 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Julian Savea, 15. Jordie Barrett
Reserves:
16. Jacob Devery, 17. Xavier Numia, 18. Ben May, 19. Reed Prinsep, 20. Brayden Iose, 21. Richard Judd, 22. Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23. Bailyn Sullivan