Battlelines are drawn as Super Rugby comes down to the wire

Moana Pasifika (7) will host the Blues (5) in an Auckland derby match that has big implications for both teams Finals aspirations. The Waratahs (8) finals hopes may rest in their home match against the Crusaders (3) in Sydney, while the round finishes with a massive Australian derby between ACT Brumbies (2) and Queensland Reds (4) in Canberra as both chase a potential top two spot for Finals.

Fixtures

All times local - home team

FRIDAY

Hurricanes v Highlanders @ SKY Stadium, Wellington (7.05pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 14 - Hurricanes v Highlanders.pdf

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NSW Waratahs v Crusaders @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney (7.35pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 14 - NSW Waratahs v Crusaders.pdf

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SATURDAY

Fijian Drua v Western Force @ Churchill Park, Lautoka (3.35pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 14 - Fijian Drua v Western Force.pdf

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Moana Pasifika v Blues @ North Harbour Stadium, Auckland (7.05pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 14 - Moana Pasifika v Blues.pdf

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ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds @ GIO Stadium, Canberra (7.35pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 14 - ACT Brumbies v Queensland Reds.pdf

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A strong outing from Damian McKenzie has seen him close the gap on Ardie Savea - but the Moana Pasifika captain still holds the lead for the Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year vote, despite not playing over the weekend.

McKenzie was one of two players who achieved a perfect score over the weekend, with Charlie Gamble also performing well off the back of his performance against the Reds.

In 2025, Super Rugby Pacific will crown the competition's most outstanding player with the presentation of the inaugural Player of the Year Award.

The captains and head coaches of both teams nominate their top three players from the opposing team each week, allocating three votes, two votes and one vote, respectively.

Here is how they voted

Fijian Drua v Blues

3 - Dalton Papali'i (BLU), Patrick Tuipulotu (BLU), Hoskins Sotutu (BLU), Joseva Tamani (DRU), Selestino Ravutaumada (DRU), Tevita Ikanivere (DRU)

2 - Beauden Barrett (BLU), Simone Kuruvoli (DRU)

1- Taufa Funaki (BLU), Mesake Vocevoce (DRU)

Waratahs v Reds

6 - Charlie Gamble (WAR)

5 - Fraser McReight (RED)

3 - Lachie Anderson (RED)

2 - Angus Bell (WAR), Joey Walton (WAR), Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (RED)

1 - Henry O'Donnell (WAR), Langi Gleeson (WAR), Filipo Daugunu (RED), Josh Canham (RED)

Crusaders v Chiefs

6 - Damian McKenzie (CHI0

3 - Luke Jacobson (CHI), Tamaiti Williams (CRU), Fletcher Newell (CRU), Rivez Raihana (CRU)

2 - Cortez Ratima (CHI), Christian Lio-Willie (CRU)

1 - Simon Parker (CHI), Noah Hotham (CRU)

Force v Brumbies

5 - Len Ikitau (BRU)

3 - Tom Wright (BRU), Tom Robertson (FOR), Mac Grealy (FOR)

2 - Alan Alaalatoa (BRU), Tom Hooper (BRU), Darcy Swain (FOR), Nick Champion De Crespigny (FOR)

1 - Jeremy Williams (FOR), Nic Dolly (FOR)

Super Rugby Pacific POTY Ladder

36 - Ardie Savea (MOA)

28 - Damian McKenzie (CHI)

27 - Carlo Tizzano (FOR), Tom Hooper (BRU)

26 - Timoci Tavatavanawai (HIG)

24 - Langi Gleeson (WAR)