Chiefs’ Emoni Narawa charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific final match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 24, 2023. Image: Michael Bradley / AFP
Chiefs’ Emoni Narawa charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific final match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 24, 2023. Image: Michael Bradley / AFP
The Super Rugby Pacific season is upon us and we will soon get a look at the best franchises in the region.
When does Super Rugby Pacific kick-off?
Super Rugby kicks off on Friday 23 February with the opening match seeing the Chiefs take on the Crusaders.
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There are three matches on the first day with the Rebels also hosting the Brumbies in Melbourne.
Rounding off the opening day is the Western Force showdown with the Hurricanes in Perth.
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Saturday action
On Saturday 24 February, the Blues host the Fijian Drua to start the action.
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The Highlanders also host Moana Pasifika before the biggest derby in Australian rugby takes centre stage as the Reds take on the Waratahs in Brisbane.
The 12 teams in Super Rugby Pacific will play 14 regular season matches made up of 11 round-robin matches and three derby/rivalry matches across 15 rounds, with each team afforded one bye.
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All Super Rugby games in 2024 are streamed and broadcast in South Africa via SuperSport.
Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Fixtures
| Round 1 | ||
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| Friday 23 February | Chiefs v Crusaders | FMG Stadium, Hamilton |
| Friday 23 February | Rebels v Brumbies | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Friday 23 February | Force v Hurricanes | HBF Park, Perth |
| Saturday 24 February | Blues v Fijian Drua | TBC |
| Saturday 24 February | Highlanders v Moana Pasifika | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin |
| Saturday 24 February | Reds v Waratahs | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Round 2 | ||
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| Friday 1 March | Highlanders v Blues | AAMI Park |
| Friday 1 March | Rebels v Force | AAMI Park |
| Saturday 2 March | Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua | AAMI Park |
| Saturday 2 March | Crusaders v Waratahs | AAMI Park |
| Sunday 3 March | Chiefs v Brumbies | AAMI Park |
| Sunday 3 March | Hurricanes v Reds | AAMI Park |
| Round 3 | ||
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| Friday 8 March | Moana Pasifika v Rebels | TBC |
| Friday 8 March | Waratahs v Highlanders | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 9 March | Fijian Drua v Crusaders | TBC, Fiji |
| Saturday 9 March | Brumbies v Force | TBC |
| Saturday 9 March | Hurricanes v Blues | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| Saturday 9 March | Reds v Chiefs | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Round 4 | ||
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| Friday 15 March | Crusaders v Hurricanes | Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch |
| Friday 15 March | Rebels v Reds | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Friday 15 March | Force v Moana Pasifika | HBF Park, Perth |
| Saturday 16 March | Highlanders v Brumbies | FMG Stadium, Hamilton |
| Saturday 16 March | Chiefs v Fijian Drua | Rugby Park, Invercargill |
| Saturday 16 March | Waratahs v Blues | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Round 5 | ||
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
| Friday 22 March | Hurricanes v Rebels | TBC |
| Friday 22 March | Brumbies v Moana Pasifika | Gio Stadium, Canberra |
| Saturday 23 March | Fijian Drua v Waratahs | TBC, Fiji |
| Saturday 23 March | Chiefs v Highlanders | FMG Stadium, Hamilton |
| Saturday 23 March | Blues v Crusaders | TBC, Auckland |
| Saturday 23 March | Force v Reds | HBF Park, Perth |
| Round 6 | ||
| Date | F |
…. to be continued
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