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The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season will kick off with a grand final re-match between the Crusaders and Chiefs on February 23 with opening round including a clash between Queensland Reds and the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium.
Melbourne will again host Super Round – in round 2 – while other special events are planned for Kids Round in round 5 and Culture Round in round 12. Anzac Day will be honoured in Round 10.
The Fijian Drua will again play their seven home games in Fiji and Moana Pasifika is currently exploring oportunities to host fixtures in Samoa and other destinations across the Pacific.
The 2024 draw sees the 12 teams playing 14 matches during the regular season, consisting of 11 round robin matches and three additional rivalry clashes, followed by an eight-team finals series.
“Super Rugby Pacific continues to set the bar as the most entertaining professional club competition in the world and it’s exciting to launch the draw for 2024,” Super Rugby Pacific Tournament Director Matt Barlow said in a statement.
Scott Barrett holds the Super Rugby Pacific trophy. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
“The 84-match regular season showcases the fastest and most free-flowing rugby on the planet with world class talent on show across the squads.”
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“As we enter the third year of Super Rugby Pacific it’s exciting to see how far the competition has come, how fans have engaged, how law variations have improved the flow of the game, and how richly the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika have enhanced the tournament.”
“The announcement of the match schedule and venues for the 2024 edition of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament will allow fans to plan their attendance and get set to follow their favourite teams and players.”
“We will once again see matches played in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, whilst we continue to work with our teams in potentially confirming matches in other countries throughout the Pacific region.”
“Super Rugby Pacific 2024 promises to be the most competitive and most engaging competition ever seen and I can’t wait for kick off.”
How the Aussie teams fared
ACT Brumbies
The Brumbies will kick off their 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season on Friday 23 February against the Rebels in Melbourne.
Stephen Larkham’s side will return to Melbourne for Super Round after the tournament’s opening weekend, with the Brumbies taking on the Western Force for their first home game in Canberra on Saturday 9 March at 2:35pm.
The draw will see the Brumbies play seven games at home, including clashes against traditional rivals, the NSW Waratahs on Saturday 6 April, the Hurricanes on 27 April and the Crusaders on 18 May, the games against the ‘Canes and last season’s champions both being Saturday 2:35pm kick offs.
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies head coach, Stephen Larkham said: “We’re pleased to have the draw now and we’re already excited for the season ahead.”
“To have seven exciting games at home, three afternoon kick offs, it’s great for our members and fans.
“From the team’s perspective, the competition is extremely competitive and we’ll want to get off to a good start as always so all of our attention now will be on Friday 23 February against the Rebels in Melbourne.”
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(Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Western Force
The Force, who enjoyed an imposing 5-1 home record in front of the Sea of Blue in Simon Cron’s first campaign as Head Coach in 2023, will play three of their first five games at HBF Park as they bid for a return to the finals for the first time since 2021.
In a further boost, the Force will not leave Australia in the opening five rounds, with trips to Melbourne and Canberra in Rounds 2 and 3, before hosting the Moana Pasifika on Friday 15 March and the Reds on Saturday 23 March in Rounds 4 and 5 respectively.
“We loved playing at home in front of our loyal fans, the Sea of Blue, in the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and we cannot wait to get out in front of them again in 2024,” Cron said.
“As a team we worked hard to on a lot of our foundation skills during 2023, as well as continuing to develop our team’s rugby brains on and off the field. The progression in these areas, as well as our on-field leadership, is starting to show through in trainings and meetings. The player group we have here are a great bunch of humans who are driven to learn, get better and push each other.”
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New Force recruit and decorated Wallabies scrum-half Nic White is among the players who could make their Club Super Rugby debuts in the season opener against the Hurricanes, along with outside back Harry Potter, back-rower Will Harris and Wallabies fly-half Ben Donaldson.
There will be three home games against Australian opposition (Reds, Waratahs and Brumbies) and two against New Zealand opposition (Hurricanes and Crusaders) plus the Moana and the Fijian Drua.
Queensland Reds
Suncorp Stadium is set to host seven blockbuster Queensland Reds matches next year.
Three Kiwi powerhouses will travel to Brisbane, with the Chiefs, Highlanders and Blues back on Queensland soil.
The Reds kick off their season at home against their historical rivals the New South Wales Waratahs, with Queensland out to regain the Bob Templeton Cup in a huge Saturday night fixture at Suncorp Stadium.
A Super Round clash against the Hurricanes follows, before last year’s Grand Finalists the Chiefs travel to Brisbane to face the Reds in Round 3.
Queensland are away the next two weeks against Australian counterparts the Rebels and Force in Melbourne and Perth respectively.
Round 6 sees the Reds host their fierce rivals the Brumbies in an Easter Saturday contest at Suncorp Stadium, before the Reds are on the road again against Moana Pasifika.
Back-to-back home clashes with New Zealand opposition follow as the Highlanders and Blues descend on Suncorp Stadium in Rounds 9 and 10.
A third Trans-Tasman opponent is Queensland’s next challenge, with the Reds travelling across the ditch to take on the reigning premiers the Crusaders the following round.
A Friday night return bout against the Rebels at Suncorp Stadium awaits in Round 12, before Queensland head to Fiji for the second straight season to take on the Drua.
The Reds host the Western Force on Saturday of Round 14 in what is the final regular season fixture at Suncorp Stadium, with a clash against the Waratahs rounding out Queensland’s campaign before a three-week finals series.
Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels will launch their new season at home for the first time since 2018 as part of a two-week home stand to kickoff their 2024 campaign.
After opening their new season against the Brumbies on Friday night (February 23), the Rebels play host to the Western Force on day one of Super Round Melbourne’s three-day rugby extravaganza ( March 1), before welcoming back the Queensland Reds for the first time since last year’s thrilling 40-34 win, with a Round 4 clash on March 15.
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Among the highlights at The Stockade are three New Zealand blockbusters including a Saturday night clash against the Highlanders (April 13), and two electric Friday night matchups against heavyweights, the Blues (May 3) and last year’s Grand Finalists, the Chiefs (May 17).
The Rebels will also have the honour of hosting the Fijian Drua (April 6) for just the second time in Club history in a matchup that will bring out the colour and excitement of the wider Victorian rugby community which holds a strong Fijian presence.
NSW Waratahs
The Tahs kick off their 150th celebrations with a game against their old foe, Queensland.
NSW Waratahs CEO Paul Doorn said, “2024 marks 10 years since the NSW Waratahs won the Super Rugby Championship and just us significant, marks 150 years of NSW Rugby. What better way to kick off our celebrations than taking on our oldest rival, the Queensland Reds in round 1.
“The 2024 season draw see’s the Waratahs play five Friday night and two Saturday night matches at the world-class Allianz Stadium.
“We are excited to get back in front of our fans and give them something to cheer about”. In line with previous seasons all registered NSW junior rugby players aged 16 and under will be able to attend Waratahs home matches free of charge.”
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Super Rugby Pacific 2024 Fixtures
All times in AEST/AEDT
Round 1
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 23 February
Chiefs v Crusaders
FMG Stadium, Hamilton
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 23 February
Rebels v Brumbies
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7:35pm
Stan
Friday 23 February
Force v Hurricanes
HBF Park, Perth
10:00pm
Stan
Saturday 24 February
Blues v Fijian Drua
TBC
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 24 February
Highlanders v Moana Pasifika
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
5:05pm
Stan/Nine
Saturday 24 February
Reds v Waratahs
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
8.05pm
Stan
Round 2
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 1 March
Highlanders v Blues
AAMI Park
6pm
Stan
Friday 1 March
Rebels v Force
AAMI Park
8:10pm
Stan
Saturday 2 March
Moana Pasifika v FijianDrua
AAMI Park
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 2 March
Crusaders v Waratahs
AAMI Park
735pm
Stan
Sunday 3 March
Chiefs v Brumbies
AAMI Park
2pm
Stan
Sunday 3 March
Hurricanes v Reds
AAMI Park
4:30pm
Stan
Round 3
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 8 March
Moana Pasifika v Rebels
TBC
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 8March
Waratahs v Highlanders
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 9 March
Fijian Drua v Crusaders
TBC, Fiji
12.05pm
Stan
Saturday 9 March
Brumbies v Force
TBC
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 9 March
Hurricanes v Blues
Sky Stadium, Wellington
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 9 March
Reds v Chiefs
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7.35pm
Stan
Round 4
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 15 March
Crusaders v Hurricanes
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 15 March
Rebels v Reds
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7:35pm
Stan
Friday 15 March
Force v Moana Pasifika
HBF Park, Perth
10:00pm
Stan
Saturday 16 March
Highlanders v Brumbies
FMG Stadium, Hamilton
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 16 March
Chiefs v Fijian Drua
Rugby Park, Invercargill
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 16 March
Waratahs v Blues
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7.35pm
Stan
Round 5
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 22 March
Hurricanes v Rebels
TBC
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 22 March
Brumbies v Moana Pasifika
Gio Stadium, Canberra
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 23 March
Fijian Drua v Waratahs
TBC, Fiji
12:05pm
Stan
Saturday 23 March
Chiefs v Highlanders
FMG Stadium, Hamilton
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 23 March
Blues v Crusaders
TBC, Auckland
5.05pm
Stan
Saturday 23 March
Force v Reds
HBF Park, Perth
7:35pm
Stan
Round 6
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 29 March
Crusaders v Chiefs
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 29 March
Waratahs v Rebels
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 30 March
Fijian Drua v Force
TBC, Fiji
12:05pm
Stan
Saturday 30 March
Moana Pasifika v Blues
TBC
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 30 March
Highlanders v Hurricanes
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 30 March
Reds v Brumbies
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7:35pm
Stan
Round 7
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 5 April
Blues v Force
TBC, Auckland
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 5 April
Rebels v Fijian Drua
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 6 April
Chiefs v Moana Pasifika
FMG Stadium, Hamilton
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 6 April
Brumbies v Waratahs
GIO Stadium, Canberra
7:35pm
Stan
Round 8
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 12 April
Moana Pasifika v Reds
TBC
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 12 April
Waratahs v Crusaders
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 13 April
Hurricanes v Chiefs
Sky Stadium, Wellington
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 13 April
Rebels v Highlanders
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7:35pm
Stan
Round 9
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 19 April
Fijian Drua v Hurricanes
TBC, Fiji
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 19 April
Reds v Highlanders
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 20 April
Blues v Brumbies
TBC, Auckland
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 20 April
Force v Crusaders
HBF Park
7:35pm
Stan
Round 10
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 26 April
Crusaders v Rebels
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 26 April
Waratahs v Chiefs
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 27 April
Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika
TBC, Fiji
12:05pm
Stan
Saturday 27 April
Brumbies v Hurricanes
GIO Stadium, Canberra
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 27 April
Highlanders v Force
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 27 April
Reds v Blues
Suncorp Stadium
7:35pm
Stan
Round 11
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 3 May
Hurricanes v Waratahs
Sky Stadium, Wellington
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 3 May
Rebels v Blues
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 4 May
Moana Pasifika v Highlanders
TBC
12:05pm
Stan
Saturday 4 May
Crusaders v Reds
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 4 May
Chiefs v Force
FMG Stadium, Hamilton
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 4 May
Brumbies v Fijian Drua
GIO Stadium, Canberra
7:35pm
Stan
Round 12
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 10 May
Moana Pasifika v Chiefs
TBC
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 10 May
Reds v Rebels
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 11 May
Blues v Hurricanes
TBC, Auckland
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 11 May
Highlanders v Crusaders
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 11 May
Waratahs v Brumbies
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 11 May
Force v Fijian Drua
HBF Stadium, Perth
9:55pm
Stan
Round 13
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 17 May
Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika
Sky Stadium, Wellington
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 17 May
Rebels v Chiefs
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 18 May
Fijian Drua v Reds
TBC, Fiji
12:05pm
Stan
Saturday 18 May
Brumbies v Crusaders
GIO Stadium, Canberra
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 18 May
Blues v Highlanders
TBC, Auckland
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 18 May
Force v Waratahs
HBF Park, Perth
7:35pm
Stan
Round 14
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 24 May
Chiefs v Hurricanes
FMG Stadium, Hamilton
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 24 May
Brumbies v Rebels
GIO Stadium, Canberra
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 25 May
Moana Pasifika v Waratahs
TBC
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 25 May
Crusaders v Blues
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 25 May
Reds v Force
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7:35pm
Stan
Sunday 26 May
Highlanders v Fijian Drua
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
12:05pm
Stan
Round 15
Date
Fixture
Venue
Kick-off
Broadcast
Friday 31 May
Crusaders v Moana Pasifika
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
5:05pm
Stan
Friday 31 May
Waratahs v Reds
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
7:35pm
Stan
Saturday 1 June
Fijian Drua v Rebels
TBC, Fiji
12:05pm
Stan
Saturday 1 June
Hurricanes v Highlanders
Sky Stadium, Wellington
2:35pm
Stan
Saturday 1 June
Blues v Chiefs
TBC, Auckland
5:05pm
Stan
Saturday 1 June
Force v Brumbies
HBF Park, Perth
7.35pm
Stan
All times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Savings time until April 2, when the time reverts to Australian Eastern Standard Time.
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