Super Rugby Pacific 2025

The story so far

The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season included a late Hurricanes win over the Highlanders in Wellington, and the Hurricanes later beat the Reds in Brisbane to move into the top four. The Chiefs beat the Highlanders in Dunedin to secure the top seed for the play-offs, while the Crusaders beat the Reds to reach the semi-finals. The Blues and the ACT Brumbies won their semi-final places in the final round of pool matches. In the semi-finals, the Crusaders beat the Blues 21-14 and the Chiefs beat the Brumbies 37-17. The Crusaders then won the final 16-12 over the Chiefs in Christchurch, claiming their 15th Super Rugby Pacific title.^{16, 23, 30 May 2025; 6, 8, 13, 14, 21, 22 Jun 2025}

Latest

The Crusaders held a parade in central Christchurch to celebrate the title. Crusaders coach Rob Penney has not confirmed whether he will return next season, and Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is leaving for Munster.^{22, 23 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 16 May 2025Hurricanes beat Highlanders 24-20 with a try in stoppage time.
2. 30 May 2025Chiefs beat Highlanders 41-24, securing the top play-off seed.
3. 8 Jun 2025Blues and Brumbies win semi-final spots with wins over Chiefs and Hurricanes.
4. 13 Jun 2025Crusaders beat Blues 21-14, booking a home final.
5. 14 Jun 2025Chiefs beat Brumbies 37-17, reaching the final against the Crusaders.
6. 18 Jun 2025Crusaders ban cowbells from the final; Chiefs develop a digital workaround for fans.
7. 21 Jun 2025Crusaders beat Chiefs in the final, winning the Super Rugby Pacific title.

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