Super Rugby Pacific squads revealed as supremo hails ‘strength’ of league
All the squads for the 2026 Super Rugby season have been revealed, as the Crusaders look to defend their title
All 11 Super Rugby Pacific squads have now been confirmed for the 2026 season, with the Crusaders looking to defend their title.
The Canterbury-based outfit ended the regular season second in the table, two points behind fellow New Zealand franchise the Chiefs, but after beating the Reds and the Blues in the qualifying and semi-finals respectively, secured their 13th Super Rugby title by defeating the table-toppers in the Grand Final.
Since then, things have begun heating up ahead of the new season, with the first allocation of tickets for Super Round already exhausted after going on sale last week.
Around that, some of the biggest names in the game will once again grace a Super Rugby field, with a host of All Blacks, Wallabies, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga internationals in the selections.
Commenting on the squads and the year ahead, Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley said: “After a fantastic 2025 season, where the standard of rugby and the connection with fans reached new heights, celebrating 30 years of Super Rugby is about more than reminiscing. It’s a chance to recognise how players, clubs, and fans have all built this competition into the most exciting club rugby competition in the world.
“The 2026 squads show the strength of Super Rugby Pacific right now. It’s great to see young players stepping up alongside established stars, and the competition between teams is tighter than ever. It’s an exciting place for our competition to be as we head into a milestone season.”
Without further ado, here is a full rundown of all the squads for the 2026 season.
Brumbies
Props: Allan Alaalatoa, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Lington Ieli, Tevita Alatini, Rhys Van Nek
Hookers: Billy Pollard, Chris Mickelson, Lachlan Lonergan, Liam Bowron
Locks: Cadeyrn Neville, Harvey Cordukes, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Frost
Back-row: Toby Macpherson, Charlie Cale, Eli Langi, Luke Reimer, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima
Scrum-halves: Dan Nelson, Klayton Thorn, Ryan Lonergan
Fly-halves: Declan Meredith, Joe Dillon, Tane Edmed
Centres: Austin Anderson, David Feliuai, Hudson Creighton, Jarrah McLeod, Kadin Pritchard
Outside backs: Andy Muirhead, Corey Toole, Kye Oates, Ollie Sapsford, Shane Wilcox, Tom Wright
Blues
Props: Ben Ake, Flyn Yates, Jordan Lay, Joshua Fusitu’a, Marcel Renata, Ofa Tu’ungafasi
Hookers: Bradley Slater, James Mullan, Kurt Eklund
Locks: Josh Beehre, Laghlan McWhannell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Tristyn Cook
Back-row: Anton Segner, Cameron Christie, Che Clark, Dalton Papali’i, Hoskins Sotutu, Malachi Wrampling, Terrell Peita
Scrum-halves: Finlay Christie, Sam Nock, Taufa Funaki
Fly-halves: Beauden Barrett, Rico Simpson, Stephen Perofeta
Centres: AJ Lam, Corey Evans, James Cameron, Pita Ahki, Xavi Taele
Outside backs: Caleb Clarke, Cody Vai, Cole Forbes, Kade Banks, Payton Spencer, Zarn Sullivan
Chiefs
Props: Benet Kumeroa, George Dyer, Jared Proffit, Ollie Norris, Reuben O’Neill, Sione Ahio
Hookers: Brodie McAlister, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Taine Kolose, Tyrone Thompson
Locks: Aisake Vakasiuola, Fiti Sa, Jayden Sa, Josh Lord, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa’i
Back-row: Jahrome Brown, Kaylum Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Wallace Sititi
Scrum-halves: Cortez Ratima, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Xavier Roe
Fly-halves: Damian McKenzie, Josh Jacomb, Tepaea Cook-Savage
Centres: Daniel Rona, Kyle Brown, Lalakai Foketi, Quinn Tupaea
Outside backs: Emoni Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Isaac Hutchinson, Kyren Taumoefolau, Leroy Carter, Liam Coombes-Fabling
Crusaders
Props: Finlay Brewis, Fletcher Newell, George Bower, Kershawl Sykes-Martin, Seb Calder, Tamaiti Williams
Hookers: Codie Taylor, George Bell, Manumaua Letiu
Locks: Antonio Shalfoon, Jamie Hannah, Liam Jack, Scott Barrett, Tahlor Cahill
Back-row: Dominic Gardiner, Christian Lio-Willie, Corey Kellow, Cullen Grace, Ethan Blackadder, Xavier Saifoloi
Scrum-halves: Kyle Preston, Louie Chapman, Noah Hotham
Fly-halves: James White, Rivez Reihana, Taha Kemara
Centres: 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
Fijian Drua
Props: Emosi Tuqiri, Haereiti Hetet, Meli Tuni, Mesake Doge, Peni Ravi, Samuela Tawake
Hookers: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Mesu Dolokoto, Zuriel Togiatama
Locks: Angelo Smith, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Temo Mayanavanua, Vilive Miramira
Back-row: Elia Canakaivata, Etonia Waqa, Isoa Tuwai, Joe Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Motikiai Murray
Scrum-halves: Frank Lomani, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Philip Baselala, Simione Kuruvoli
Fly-halves: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Isikeli Rabitu, Kemu Valetini
Midfield: Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Namoce, Joji Nasova, Maika Tuitubou, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
Outside backs: 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
Back-row: Hugh Renton, Nikora Broughton, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Te Kamaka Howden, Veveni Lasaqa
Scrum-halves: Adam Lennox, Dylan Pledger, Folau Fakatava
Fly-halves: Andrew Knewstubb, Cameron Millar, Taine Robinson
Centres: Jake Te Hiwi, Josh Whaanga, Reesjan Pasitoa, Tanielu Tele’a, Timoci Tavatavanawai
Outside backs: Caleb Tangitau, Finn Hurley, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Jona Nareki, Jonah Lowe, Stanley Solomon, Xavier Tito-Harris
Hurricanes
Props: Pasilio Tosi, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Xavier Numia
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Jacob Devery, Raymond Tuputupu, Vernon Bason
Locks: Caleb Delany, Hugo Plummer, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Tom Allen, Warner Dearns
Back-row: Arese Poliko, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Peter Lakai
Scrum-halves: Cam Roigard, Ereatara Enari, Jordi Viljeon
Fly-halves: Brett Cameron, Lucas Cashmore, Harry Godfrey, Callum Harkin
Centres: Billy Proctor, Jone Rova, Jordie Barrett, Josh Timu, Riley Higgins, Bailyn Sullivan
Outside backs: Fehi Fineanganofo, Josh Moorby, Kini Naholo, Ngatungane Punivai, Ruben Love
Moana Pasifika
Props: Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tito Tuipulotu
Hookers: Mamoru Harada, Millennium Sanerivi, Samiuela Moli
Locks: Alefosio Aho, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Ofa Tauatevalu, Tom Savage
Back-row: Dominic Ropeti, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Tupou Afungia
Scrum-halves: Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Taumateine, Melani Matavao, Siaosi Nginingini
Fly-halves: Faletoi Peni, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Patrick Pellegrini
Centres: Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Ngani Laumape, Tevita Latu
Outside backs: Glen Vaihu, Israel Leota, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama, William Havili
Reds
Props: Aidan Ross, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Nick Bloomfield, Trevor King, Zane Nonggorr
Hookers: Josh Nasser, Matt Faessler, Richie Asiata
Locks: Hamish Muller, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru
Back-row: Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Joe Brial, John Bryant
Scrum-halves: Kalani Thomas, Louis Werchon, Tate McDermott
Fly-halves: Carter Gordon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tom Lynagh
Centres: Dre Pakeho, Frankie Goldsbrough, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook
Outside backs: Heremaia Murray, Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Nick Conway, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch
Utility: Ben Volavola, Filipo Daugunu, Treyvon Pritchard
Waratahs
Props: Apolosi Ranawai, Dan Botha, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Tom Lambert, Will Goddard
Hookers: Ethan Dobbins, Folau Fainga’a, Ioane Moananu
Locks: Angus Blyth, Ben Grant, Eamon Doyle, Matt Philip, Miles Amatosero
Back-row: Austin Durbidge, Charlie Gamble, Jamie Adamson, Lachlan Hooper, Leafi Talataina, Pete Samu
Scrum-halves: Jake Gordon, Michael McDonald, Teddy Wilson
Fly-halves: Jack Bowen, Jack Debreczeni, Lawson Creighton
Centres: George Poolman, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Outside backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Harry Potter, James Hendren, Leo Jaques, Max Jorgensen, Sid Harvey, Triston Reilly
Western Force
Props: Feao Fotuaika, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Josh Smith, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Tom Robertson, Sef Fa’agase
Hookers: Albert Alcock, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Nic Dolly
Locks: Darcy Swain, Franco Molina, Jeremy Williams, Lopeti Faifua
Back-row: Carlo Tizzano, Kane Koteka, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Will Harris
Scrum-halves: Doug Philipson, Nathan Hastie, Henry Robertson, Agustin Moyano
Fly-halves: Ben Donaldson, Max Burey, Alex Harford
Centres: Divad Palu, Boston Fakafanua, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle
Outside backs: George Bridge, Kurtley Beale, Mac Grealy, Darby Lancaster, Dylan Pietsch, Ronan Leahy