FOLLOW LIVE: 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squads revealed

The build-up to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season begins as the 11 teams unveil their squads ahead of the competition’s 30th anniversary.

A host of world-class talent will either join or re-join the competition from across the world in what is set to be one of the biggest seasons in the competition’s history.

This includes the likes of Jordie Barrett (Hurricanes), Carter Gordon (Queensland Reds) and 

Leicester Fainga’anuku (Crusaders).

Follow the blog below throughout the day as the squads are revealed.

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1:00 PM AEST/3:00 PM NZT: cRUSADERS

Finishing it off, the defending champion Crusaders have opted to promote from within as they look to go back-to-back.

All Black Leicester Fainga’anuku is the main signing, heading back to Christchurch to add further weapons to their midfield.

Toby Bell, Louie Chapman, Maloni Kunawave, Liam Jack, Manumaua Letiu and James White have all come through the Crusaders Academy for the maiden contracts with the most successful team in Super Rugby.

Crusaders

Props: Finlay Brewis, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Tamaiti Williams 

Hooker: Codie Taylor, George Bell, Manumaua Letiu 

Locks: Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Liam Jack, Scott Barrett, Tahlor Cahill 

Loose Forward: Dominic Gardiner, Christian Lio-Willie, Corey Kellow, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Xavier Saifoloi

Halfback: Kyle Preston, Louie Chapman, Noah Hotham

First five: James White, Rivez Reihana, Taha Kemara 

Midfield: Aki Tuivailala, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Toby Bell

Outside backs: Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicoll, Macca Springer, Maloni Kunawave, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

12:00 PM AEST/2:00 PM NZT: CHIEFS & WESTERN FORCE

The Chiefs have put together a strong squad, with 15 capped All Blacks across the forwards and backs.

Former Wallaby Lalakai Foketi headlines the new faces, joining from the NSW Waratahs, while Kyren Taumoefolau is an excellent pick-up from Moana Pasifika.

As for the Force, they have searched across the world to add to their growing contingency of Wallabies.

Argentina lock Franco Molina adds to their depth, with ex-All Blacks winger George Bridge a handy pick-up.

They have also recruited former Wallabies and Sevens star Darby Lancaster, with the club recently unveiling prop Sef Fa’agase.

Chiefs

Props: Benet Kumeroa, George Dyer, Jarred Proffit, Ollie Norris, Reuben O’Neill, Sione Ahio 

Hookers: Brodie McAlister, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tyrone Thompson 

Locks: Aisake Vakasuiola, Fiti Sa, Jayden Sa, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Taine Kolose, Tupou Vaa’i 

Loose Forward: Jahrome Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi 

Halfback: Cortez Ratima, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Xavier Roe 

First fives: Damian McKenzie, Josh Jacomb 

Midfield: Daniel Rona, Kyle Brown, Lalakai Foketi, Quinn Tupaea, Tepaea Cook-Savage

Outside backs: Emoni Narawa, Etene Nainai-Seturo, Isaac Hutchinson, Kyren Taumoefolau, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling

Western Force

Prop: Feao Fotuaika, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Josh Smith, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Tom Robertson, Sef Fa’agase

Hooker: Albert Alcock, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Nic Dolly

Lock: Darcy Swain, Franco Molina, Jeremy Williams, Lopeti Faifua, Titi Nofoagatotoa

Back Row: Carlo Tizzano, Kane Koteka, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Will Harris, Vaiolini Ekuasi

Halfback: Doug Philipson, Nathan Hastie, Henry Robertson, Agustin Moyano

Flyhalf: Ben Donaldson, Max Burey, Alex Harford

Midfield: Divad Palu, Boston Fakafanua, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle

Outside Backs: George Bridge, Kurtley Beale, Mac Grealy, Darby Lancaster, Dylan Pietsch, Ronan Leahy

 

11:00 AM AEDT/1:00 PM NZT: HURRICANES & QUEENSLAND REDS

The Hurricanes have two massive signings in the form of Jordie Barrett and Warner Dearns.

Barrett has completed his sabbatical overseas with Irish club Leinster, helping them to the URC title, joined by fellow returning Hurricane Josh Moorby

Meanwhile, NZ-born Dearns returns home after making his name in Japanese Rugby, and was recently appointed Brave Blossoms captain.

It’s a similar case for the Queensland Reds, with the signing of returning Wallaby Carter Gordon at flyhalf.

Gordon joins the Reds after a brief stint in the NRL, making his name originally with the Melbourne Rebels.

Further signings include Fijian international Ben Volavola and Chiefs prop Aidan Ross, who made his Wallabies debut against Japan.

Hurricanes

Prop: Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Xavier Numia 

Hooker: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, Raymond Tuputupu, Vernon Bason 

Locks: Caleb Delany, Hugo Plummer, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Tom Allen, Warner Dearns

Loose Forwards: Arese Poliko, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai 

Halfbacks: Cam Roigard, Ere Enari, Jordi Viljeon 

First fives: Brett Cameron, Lucas Cashmore, Harry Godfrey, Callum Harkin 

Midfield: Billy Proctor, Jone Rova, Jordie Barrett, Josh Timu, Riley Higgins, Bailyn Sullivan

Outside backs: Fehi Fineanganofo, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love

Reds

Prop: Aidan Ross, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Nick Bloomfield, Trevor King, Zane Nonggorr

Hooker: Josh Nasser, Matt Faessler, Richie Asiata

Lock: Hamish Muller, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru

Back Row: Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Joe Brial, John Bryant

Halfback: Kalani Thomas, Louis Werchon, Tate McDermott

Flyhalves: Carter Gordon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tom Lynagh

Midfield: Dre Pakeho, Frankie Goldsbrough, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook

Outside Backs: Heremaia Murray, Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Nicholas Conway, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch

Utility: Ben Volavola, Filipo Daugunu, Treyvon Pritchard

 

10:00 AM AEDT/12:00 PM NZT: NSW WARATAHS & MOANA PASIFIKA

The NSW Waratahs are another club that have recruited heavily in the off-season, bringing in forward duo Matt Philip and Pete Samu.

Philip (Japan) and Samu (France) return to their home countries with a host of forwards departing, including props Angus Bell (on sabbatical) and Taniela Tupou (France).

Harry Potter returns to NSW on the wing, while former Australia Sevens star Sid Harvey earns his first contract.

Meanwhile, Moana Pasifika’s squad has gone through plenty of changes, with Ngani Laumape the big-name signing for the club.

Japan hooker Mamoru Harada also joins Moana Pasifika, with young wingers Israel Leota and Glen Vaihu ones to watch.

Ardie Savea headlines the players who will not be there in 2026, going on sabbatical.

NSW Waratahs

Prop: Apolosi Ranawai, Dan Botha, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Tom Lambert, Will Goddard

Hooker: Ethan Dobbins, Folau Fainga’a, Ioane Moananu

Lock: Angus Blyth, Ben Grant, Eamon Doyle, Matt Philip, Miles Amatosero

Back Row: Austin Durbidge, Charlie Gamble, Jamie Adamson, Lachlan Hooper, Leafi Talataina, Pete Samu

Halfback: Jake Gordon, Michael McDonald, Teddy Wilson

Flyhalves: Jack Bowen, Jack Debreczeni, Lawson Creighton

Midfield: George Poolman, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Outside Backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Harry Potter, James Hendren, Leo Jaques, Sid Harvey, Triston Reilly, Max Jorgensen

Moana Pasifika 

Props: Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tito Tuipulotu 

Hooker: Mamoru Harada, Millennium Sanerivi, Samieula Moli

Locks: Alefosio Aho, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Ofa Tauatevalu, Tom Savage

Loose Forwards: Dominic Ropeti, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Tupou Afungia

Halfbacks: Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Taumateine, Melani Matavao, Siaosi Nginingini

First five: Faletoi Peni, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Patrick Pellegrini

Midfield: Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Ngani Laumape, Tevita Latu

Outside backs: Glen Vaihu, Israel Leota, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama, William Havili

9:00 AM AEDT/11:00 AM NZT: ACT BRUMBIES & BLUES

The ACT Brumbies’ squad has gone through major overhaul as they look to go one further and make the Final.

Wallabies flyhalf Tane Edmed replaces Noah Lolesio as the chief playmaker at the club, heading south from the Waratahs.

Young guns Eli Langi, Joe Dillon and Jarrad McLeod have all been added to the squad, with the likes of Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper at Exeter.

Compared to the Brumbies, the Blues have maintained a relatively stable squad ahead of their push to reclaim the title.

Centre Pita Ahki is the big signing for the Blues, with the experienced midfielder coming back home after several years in French Rugby.

Chiefs forwards Bradley Slater and Malachi Wrampling also make the move up north to the Blues, with centre James Cameron a tidy pick-up from the Crusaders.

ACT Brumbies

Prop: Allan Ala’alatoa, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Lington Ieli, Tevita Alatini

Hooker: Billy Pollard, Chris Mickelson, Lachlan Lonergan, Liam Bowron

Lock: Cadeyrn Neville, Harvey Cordukes, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost, Toby Macpherson

Back Row: Charlie Cale, Eli Langi, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima

Halfback: Dan Nelson, Klayton Thorn, Ryan Lonergan

Flyhalves: Declan Meredith, Joe Dillon, Tane Edmed

Midfield: Austin Anderson, David Feliuai, Hudson Creighton, Jarrah McLeod, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford

Outside Backs: Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole, Kye Oates, Shane Wilcox, Tom Wright

Blues

Prop: Ben Ake, Flyn Yates, Jordan Lay, Joshua Fusitu’a, Marcel Renata, Ofa Tu’ungafasi

Hooker: Bradley Slater, James Mullan, Kurt Eklund 

Locks: Josh Beehre, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry 

Loose Forward: Anton Segner, Cameron Christie, Che Clark, Dalton Papali’i, Hoskins Sotutu, Malachi Wrampling, Terrel Peita, Tristan Cook 

Halfback: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki 

First fives Beauden Barrett, Rico Simpson, Stephen Perofeta, Zarn Sullivan 

Midfield: Corey Evans, James Cameron, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele 

Outside backs: AJ Lam, Caleb Clarke, Cody Vai, Cole Forbes, Kade Banks, Payton Spencer

8:00 AM AEDT/10:00 AM NZT: HIGHLANDERS & FIJIAN DRUA

Kicking off strong, the Drua have been busy in the off-season, recruiting a host of Fijian stars for 2026.

Experienced lock Temo Mayanavanua is a massive addition to their pack, returning home from England.

In the backs, Joji Nasova makes the move from Sevens after an excellent debut for the Flying Fijians, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa joining from the Western Force.

For the Highlanders, they continue to build a side stacked with exciting talent as they push for the Super Rugby Pacific finals.

Los Pumas lock Tomas Lavanini heads to Dunedin after leaving Lyon, while Angus Ta’avao adds experience to their front-row.

NZ U20s outside back Stanley Solomon adds to the explosive depth after an impressive NPC season with Wellington, scoring eight tries in six starts.

Fijian Drua

Props: Emosi Tuqiri, Haereiti Hetet, Meli Tuni, Mesake Doge, Peni Ravi, Samuela Tawake

Hookers: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Mesu Dolokoto, Zuriel Togiatama

Lock: Angelo Smith, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua (cc), Vilive Miramira

Back row: Elia Canakaivata, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Joe Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray

Scrum half: Frank Lomani, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Philip Baselala, Simione Kuruvoli

Fly Half: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu, Kemu Valetini

Midfield: Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Namoce, Joji Nasova, Maika Tuitubou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre

Back Three: Aisea Nawai, Epeli Momo, Ilaisa Droasese, Isikeli Basiyalo, Manasa Mataele, Ponipate Loganimasi, Taniela Rakuro

Highlanders

Props: Angus Ta’avao, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Ethan de Groot, Josh Bartlett, Saula Ma’u, Sosefo Kautai

Hookers: Henry Bell, Jack Taylor, Soane Vikena 

Locks: Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Tai Cribb, Tomas Lavanini, Will Stodart

Loose Forward: Hugh Renton, Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa

Halfbacks: Adam Lennox, Dylan Pledger, Folau Fakatava

First five: Andrew Knewstubb, Cameron Millar, Taine Robinson

Midfield: Reesjan Pasitoa, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai

Outside backs: Caleb Tangitau, Finn Hurley, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jake Te Hiwi, Jona Nareki, Jonah Lowe, Josh Whaanga, Stanley Solomon, Xavier Tito-Harris

 

7:00 AM AEDT/9:00 AM NZT: WELCOME

Welcome to Super Rugby’s coverage of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad live reveal.

The format will see two teams unveil their squads at the top of the hour, starting with the Fijian Drua and Highlanders.

Here’s how the full day will pan out.

8:00 am AEDT / 10:00 am NZT: Fijian Drua x Highlanders
9:00 am AEDT / 11:00 am NZT: ACT Brumbies x Blues
10:00 am AEDT / 12:00 pm NZT: NSW Waratahs x Moana Pasifika
11:00 am AEDT / 1:00 pm NZT: Hurricanes x Queensland Reds
12:00 pm AEDT / 9:00 am AWST/ 2:00 pm NZT: Chiefs x Western Force
1:00 pm AEDT / 3:00 pm NZT: Crusaders