The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season is poised to deliver an exhilarating spectacle of high-octane rugby, showcasing the exceptional talent and fierce competition that have become synonymous with the Southern Hemisphere’s premier club rugby tournament. With a captivating mix of established stars and emerging prospects, the upcoming season promises to captivate fans worldwide.
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season is scheduled to kick off on Friday, February 23, 2024, with the first match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. The season is expected to conclude in late June 2024.
Here is a table of the key dates for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Season Kickoff | Friday, February 23, 2024 |
| Super Round | Round 2 (March 1-3, 2024) |
| Kids Round | Round 5 (March 23, 2024) |
| Regular Season Finale | Round 14 (June 15, 2024) |
| Finals Series | Begins June 22, 2024 |
| Grand Final | Late June 2024 |
2024 Super Rugby Venues
| Team | Stadium | City | Country | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | Eden Park | Auckland | New Zealand | 50,000 |
| Chiefs | FMG Stadium Waikato | Hamilton | New Zealand | 25,171 |
| Crusaders | Forsyth Barr Stadium | Dunedin | New Zealand | 30,748 |
| Drua | Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane | Australia | 52,500 |
| Force | HBF Park | Perth | Australia | 20,000 |
| Highlanders | Forsyth Barr Stadium | Dunedin | New Zealand | 30,748 |
| Hurricanes | Sky Stadium | Wellington | New Zealand | 34,500 |
| Moana Pasifika | FMG Stadium Waikato | Hamilton | New Zealand | 25,171 |
| Rebels | AAMI Park | Melbourne | Australia | 30,050 |
| Reds | Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane | Australia | 52,500 |
| Waratahs | Allianz Stadium | Sydney | Australia | 42,500 |
2024 Super Rugby Match
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season is scheduled to begin on Friday, February 23, 2024, with the first match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. The regular season will consist of 14 rounds, with each team playing 11 round-robin matches and three derby/rivalry matches. The top eight teams will then advance to the finals series.
Round 1
- Friday, February 23: Chiefs v Crusaders, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
- Friday, February 23: Rebels v Brumbies, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Friday, February 23: Force v Hurricanes, HBF Park, Perth, Australia
- Saturday, February 24: Blues v Fijian Drua, TBC
- Saturday, February 24: Highlanders v Moana Pasifika, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Saturday, February 24: Reds v Waratahs, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
Round 2
- Friday, March 1: Highlanders v Blues, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Friday, March 1: Rebels v Force, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Saturday, March 2: Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Saturday, March 2: Crusaders v Waratahs, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Sunday, March 3: Chiefs v Brumbies, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Sunday, March 3: Hurricanes v Reds, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
Round 3
- Friday, March 8: Moana Pasifika v Rebels, TBC
- Saturday, March 9: Force v Crusaders, HBF Park, Perth, Australia
- Saturday, March 9: Hurricanes v Blues, Sky Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
- Saturday, March 9: Reds v Chiefs, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia
- Sunday, March 10: Brumbies v Highlanders, GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia
- Sunday, March 10: Waratahs v Fijian Drua, Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia
Round 4
- Friday, March 15: Blues v Rebels, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
- Friday, March 15: Chiefs v Hurricanes, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
- Saturday, March 16: Crusaders v Reds, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Saturday, March 16: Fijian Drua v Force, TBC
- Saturday, March 16: Moana Pasifika v Waratahs, TBC
- Sunday, March 17: Highlanders v Brumbies, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
Round 5
- Friday, March 22: Rebels v Force, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Friday, March 22: Blues v Chiefs, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
- Saturday, March 23: Crusaders v Highlanders, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Saturday, March 23: Fijian Drua v Hurricanes, TBC
- Saturday, March 23: Moana Pasifika v Brumbies, TBC
- Sunday, March 24: Waratahs v Reds, Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia
Round 6
- Friday, March 29: Force v Blues, HBF Park, Perth, Australia
- Friday, March 29: Rebels v Chiefs, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Saturday, March 30: Crusaders v Highlanders, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Saturday, March 30: Fijian Drua v Hurricanes, TBC
- Saturday, March 30: Moana Pasifika v Brumbies, TBC
- Sunday, March 31: Waratahs v Reds, Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia
Round 7
- Friday, April 5: Crusaders v Fijian Drua, Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Friday, April 5: Rebels v Waratahs, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia
- Saturday, April 6: Chiefs v Brumbies, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
- Saturday, April 6: Force v Highlanders, HBF Park, Perth, Australia
- Saturday, April 6: Hurricanes v Moana Pas
2024 Super Rugby Broadcast TV Channel
The broadcast rights for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season will vary depending on your location. Please refer to the following list for broadcast partners in your region:
Australia
- Stan Sport
New Zealand
- Sky Sport
Africa
- SuperSport
South America
- ESPN
United Kingdom and Ireland
- Sky Sports
Europe (excluding France, Andorra, Switzerland, and Monaco)
- SANZAAR Rugby TV
Middle East, China, India, and Sri Lanka
- SANZAAR Rugby TV
United States
- FloSports
Japan
- Wowow
Spain
- Telefonica
Pacific Islands
- Sky Pacific
Fiji
- Fijian Broadcasting Corporation
Papua New Guinea
- Digicel
Caribbean
- Premier Sports
Italy
- Sky Italia
For the most up-to-date information on broadcast rights, please visit the Super Rugby website or contact your local broadcast provider.
2024 Super Rugby Pacific season
The 2024 season will be the first to feature 12 teams, with the addition of the Moana Pasifika team. Moana Pasifika is a combined team representing the Pacific Island nations of Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji. The addition of Moana Pasifika is expected to add a new dimension to the competition, with the team’s exciting attacking style of play sure to excite fans.
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season is the 29th season of an annual rugby union competition featuring teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and a combined team from Samoa, Tonga, and other Pacific Island nations. The competition is organized by SANZAAR (South African, New Zealand, Australian Rugby), and the season is scheduled to kick off on February 23, 2024, with the final to be played in late June 2024.
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