Round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific tightened the race for finals positioning, with the leading New Zealand sides continuing to assert control while the battle beneath them grows increasingly desperate. The Hurricanes and Crusaders both strengthened their credentials, the Chiefs held firm in the top three, and several Australian sides now find themselves running out of margin for error.
Round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific further clarified the finals picture, with the top sides consolidating their positions and the gap between contenders and chasers becoming more pronounced. Close contests at the top contrasted with decisive wins elsewhere, as the race for the top six continues to tighten.
Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific was headlined by Christchurch’s Super Round, where a full house at the new One NZ Stadium saw New Zealand sides assert dominance across the weekend. There were milestone moments, late drama, and a clear shift in the ladder as Kiwi teams tightened their grip on the top four.
Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific delivered one of the most dramatic weekends of the season so far: a Super Point thriller, a historic upset, and multiple games that swung wildly in the final stages.
Round 9 of Super Rugby saw a statement win at the top of the table, late drama in Brisbane, and the ladder tightening as teams jostle for finals positioning.
Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific delivered a mix of milestones, statement wins, and a genuine upset, as the Crusaders celebrated a club legend in style, the Chiefs powered into the top four, and the Western Force stunned the Reds in Brisbane.
Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific saw the Hurricanes and Blues again flexing their attacking power, while the Waratahs edged a tight derby and the Highlanders produced one of their most complete performances of the season.
Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific saw a couple of dominant statements, a remarkable comeback in Canberra, and continued momentum from some of the competition’s early frontrunners. The Hurricanes and Crusaders both ran riot, while the Brumbies produced one of the comebacks of the season.
Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific saw several sides begin to build momentum as the competition moved deeper into the early season. The Hurricanes and Blues both controlled their matches, the Drua produced another strong home performance, and the Crusaders regained ground with a tense derby win.
Edward Briggs Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific delivered another weekend of attacking rugby, with two teams bouncing back strongly from defeat and several games producing dramatic momentum swings. The Hurricanes produced the most dominant display of the round in Sydney, while the Chiefs and Blues both returned to winning form. Chiefs 57 – Moana Pasifika 24 The Chiefs returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion in Hamilton, piling on points in a high-scoring win over Moa
Round 3 of Super Rugby Pacific produced another weekend of momentum swings and dramatic finishes. The Western Force continued their strong start, the Reds capitalised on Highlanders mistakes, and the Brumbies delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season so far in Canberra.
Round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific delivered another entertaining weekend, with big attacking performances, a couple of tight contests, and one result that sent a major early-season message. The Hurricanes bounced back emphatically, the Waratahs kept their strong start rolling, and the Brumbies produced a statement win in Christchurch.
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season opened with a weekend that had a bit of everything: late drama, statement wins, and a couple of results that will already have the competition on notice. From a nail-biter in Dunedin to a runaway in Perth, Round 1 delivered an early glimpse of how the year might unfold.
Round 3 of the Shute Shield delivered a full slate of high-scoring contests, drama, and statements of intent from clubs looking to separate themselves from the chasing pack. Gordon and Eastern Suburbs both kept their unbeaten starts intact, while Warringah made headlines with a dismantling of Sydney Uni and Randwick finally clicked into gear, thanks in large part to a hat-trick from centre Hamish Comonte.
The 2025 BentSpoke John I Dent Cup is off and running, with Round 1 delivering a mix of high-scoring shootouts, late drama, and standout individual performances across Canberra’s premier rugby competition.
Round 3 of the StoreLocal Hospital Cup dished up late drama, missed opportunities, and a tightening race for the all-important top four, as Queensland Premier Rugby continues to heat up.
