How to watch Super Rugby Pacific 2026 live streams in the US

The 31st season of Super Rugby Pacific will once again see 11 teams compete in a round-robin format, playing 14 matches each (seven home, seven away), with two byes. It features teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and a combined team from Samoa, Tonga and other Pacific Island nations, and the Crusaders are the defending champions.

The team from Christchurch have been the dominant force in Super Rugby, lifting the trophy on 13 occasions, and will once again be one of the favorites this season. However, they are likely to face competition from the other New Zealand clubs, including the Chiefs, who have lost in the last three finals.

The Blues could also emerge as title contenders if they are able to find more consistency. The 2024 champions snuck into the play-offs last year before producing a stunning display to sweep aside the Chiefs, but could not replicate that form ...