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How two rugby truths played out in Dublin and Christchurch

Two rugby truths were confirmed over the weekend in two thrilling but contrasting four-point victories on either side of the world.

The Crusaders lift the Super Rugby title after thrilling contest (00:32)

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7dESPN Staff

SRP grand final: Chiefs, Crusaders name stacked squads for title clash

After 16 rounds and two weeks of finals we're finally here, the grand final between the two best in the competition, the Crusaders and the Chiefs.

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11dReuters

Crusaders edge Blues in arm-wrestle to reach Super Rugby Pacific final

Will Jordan scored two tries as the Crusaders recovered from an early deficit to edge the reigning champion Blues 21-14 and reach a 17th Super Rugby final.

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14dESPN Staff

SRP Finals W2: Tupaea returns for Chiefs, Brumbies unchanged

Welcome to the playoffs. Two teams have been eliminated and there was a shock result in Hamilton, while just one Australian side remains. But now there's no more second chances, it's win or you're out.

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'30-love': Crusaders end Reds' season with amazing stat

The colossal Crusaders have enhanced one of world sport's most remarkable records to ruthlessly end the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific season.

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21dESPN Staff

SRP Finals W1: Alaalatoa returns; Jordan fit to play

Welcome to the playoffs. Can the Brumbies register an Aussie win, all will it be a Kiwi sweep in week one? The Reds might have something to say about that too.

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28dESPN Staff

SRP R16: Lolesio returns to face Crusaders

And so it all comes down to this: one round to decide the final make-up of the top six! We've got everything you need to know for Round 16 right here.

Crusaders star Sevu Reece etches his name in history (00:23)

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35dESPN Staff

SRP R15: Wilson back as Reds host Canes

Super Rugby Pacific has reached the penultimate round of the season and the ladder could not really be any tighter. We've got everything you need to know for the weekend's Round 15 action right here.

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37dAAP

'I want it bad': JOC desperate for crack at Lions

Branding a British & Irish Lions series bigger than a Rugby World Cup, James O'Connor has revealed his sales pitch for a Test recall to Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

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42dESPN Staff

SRP R14: Crusaders without key ABs for Tahs clash

There are just three rounds of the regular season to run and the ladder could not be any tighter. We've got everything you need to know for the weekend's Round 14 action right here.

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49dESPN Staff

SRP R13: D-Mac back, Edmed at 10 for Tahs

There are just four rounds of the regular season to run and the ladder could not be any tighter. We've got everything you need to know for the weekend's Round 13 action right here.

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56dESPN Staff

SRP R12: Beale makes long-awaited injury return

The race to the finals is heating up with just five more rounds to determine who reaches the playoffs. We've got all you need to know for the weekend's action covered right here.

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63dESPN Staff

SRP R11: Barrett benched for key Reds clash

Three crunch trans-Tasman clashes highlight Anzac Round in Super Rugby Pacific. We've got all you need to know for the weekend's action covered right here.

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70dESPN Staff

SRP R10 teams: D-Mac back to 10, Tahs rest Wallabies

The Waratahs have had to rest three Wallabies for their trip to Fiji, while the Brumbies have named a near full strength side for their clash with Moana. We've got Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific covered right here.

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76dESPN

All Blacks skipper Barrett responds to criticism

All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett has responded to criticism surrounding his slow start to the year, agreeing that his performances have not been up to scratch so far in 2025.

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77dESPN Staff

SRP R9 teams: Reds rocked by Wilson injury

The Reds will be without skipper Harry Wilson for six weeks in what is a huge blow to their title hopes. We've got everything you need to know for Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific right here.

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84dESPN Staff

SRP R8 teams: McReight, Wilson return for Reds' Chiefs showdown

Can the Reds retain their place at the summit of the table or will the Chiefs regain top spot? We've got everything you need to know for Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific right here.

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Moana Pasifika stun Crusaders in Christchurch

Ardie Savea's Moana Pasifika produced a stunning 45-29 upset win over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday to deny the 14-times champions top spot in the Super Rugby Pacific standings after Round 7.

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91dESPN Staff

SRP R7 teams: Suaalii back; Reds shuffle deck

Can the Waratahs record their first win on the road in New Zealand since 2022? We've got everything you need to know for Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific right here.

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98dESPN Staff

SRP R6 teams: Valetini returns for Tahs clash

Will it be the Crusaders or Blues in Auckland? Can the Chiefs maintain top spot? Your one-stop Round 6 shop is here.

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105dESPN Staff

SRP R5 teams: Lolesio, McKenzie make returns

Can the Waratahs remain unbeaten for a further week? Will the Blues bounce back in their Kiwi derby? Your one-stop Round 5 shop is here.

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117dESPN staff

Super Rugby's 30th season: Who makes the alltime team?

Super Rugby's 30th season is already two weeks old. So looking all the way back to 1996, who deserves inclusion in an alltime XV?

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125dESPN Staff

James O'Connor makes frank fly-half admission

Former Wallabies play-maker James O'Connor admits he didn't fully understand the fly-half role until he hit his 30s.

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How two rugby truths played out in Dublin and Christchurch

SRP grand final: Chiefs, Crusaders name stacked squads for title clash

Crusaders edge Blues in arm-wrestle to reach Super Rugby Pacific final

SRP Finals W2: Tupaea returns for Chiefs, Brumbies unchanged

'30-love': Crusaders end Reds' season with amazing stat

SRP Finals W1: Alaalatoa returns; Jordan fit to play

SRP R16: Lolesio returns to face Crusaders

SRP R15: Wilson back as Reds host Canes

'I want it bad': JOC desperate for crack at Lions

SRP R14: Crusaders without key ABs for Tahs clash

SRP R13: D-Mac back, Edmed at 10 for Tahs

SRP R12: Beale makes long-awaited injury return

SRP R11: Barrett benched for key Reds clash

SRP R10 teams: D-Mac back to 10, Tahs rest Wallabies

All Blacks skipper Barrett responds to criticism

SRP R9 teams: Reds rocked by Wilson injury

SRP R8 teams: McReight, Wilson return for Reds' Chiefs showdown

Moana Pasifika stun Crusaders in Christchurch

SRP R7 teams: Suaalii back; Reds shuffle deck

SRP R6 teams: Valetini returns for Tahs clash

SRP R5 teams: Lolesio, McKenzie make returns

Super Rugby's 30th season: Who makes the alltime team?

James O'Connor makes frank fly-half admission

2025 Super Rugby Pacific Table

2025 RankingsSuper Rugby Pacific

Super Rugby Pacific
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Chiefs	14	+231	51
2	Crusaders	14	+100	49
3	Brumbies	14	+87	44
4	Hurricanes	14	+106	39
5	Queensland Reds	14	+54	38
6	Blues	14	+47	33
7	Moana Pasifika	14	-139	28
8	New South Wales Waratahs	14	-134	26
9	Western Force	14	-114	23
10	Fijian Drua	14	-148	20
11	Highlanders	14	-90	20