Blues face tough test in Christchurch

Round 10 sees some big all-New Zealand clashes with important finals points on the line: The Blues (9) travel to Christchurch to face the table-topping Crusaders (1); while the Highlanders (8) travel to Hamilton to play the Chiefs (2). Meanwhile the Western Force (6) return to action against the Hurricanes (8) in Perth.

Fixtures

(All times local to home teams)

FRIDAY

Crusaders v Blues @ Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch (7.05pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 10 - Crusaders v Blues.pdf

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SATURDAY

Fijian Drua v NSW Waratahs @ Churchill Park, Lautoka (2.05pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 10 - Fijian Drua v NSW Waratahs.pdf

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Moana Pasifika v ACT Brumbies @ Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe (4.35pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 10 - Moana Pasifika v ACT Brumbies.pdf

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Chiefs v Highlanders @ FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton (7.05pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 10 - Chiefs v Highlanders.pdf

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Western Force v Hurricanes @ HBF Park, Perth (5.35pm)

Opta Pack - Super Rugby Pacific 2025 Round 10 - Western Force v Hurricanes.pdf

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Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year: Round 9

Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea extended his lead at the top of the Player of the Year but it was a host of Wallabies stars that took centre stage for Round Nine of Super Rugby Pacific.

Rob Valetini and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii were among the big scorers from the weekend after an action-packed round.

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

Hurricanes v Crusaders

5 - Ioane Moananu (CRU), Scott Barrett (CRU)

3 - Du’Plessis Kirifi (HUR), Cam Roigard (HUR)

2 - Peter Lakai (HUR), Ruben Love (HUR)

1 - Will Jordan (CRU), Sevu Reece (CRU), Peter Umaga-Jensen (HUR), Asafo Aumua (HUR)

NSW Waratahs v Chiefs

5 - Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (WAR), Luke Jacobson (CHI)

4 - Cortez Ratima (CHI)

3 - Andrew Kellaway (WAR), Langi Gleeson (WAR)

2 - Leroy Carter (CHI)

1 - Jamie Adamson (WAR), Samipeni Finau (CHI)

Moana Pasifika v Blues

5 - Miracle Faiʻilagi (MOA), AJ Lam (BLU)

4 - Kyren Taumoefolau (MOA)

3 - Dalton Papali’i (BLU)

2 - Ardie Savea (MOA), Hoskins Sotutu (BLU), Beauden Barrett (BLU)

1 - Feleti Sae-Ta’ufo’ou (MOA)

Highlanders v Fijian Drua

5 - Taniela Filimone (HIG), Elia Canakaivata (DRU)

3 - Timoci Tavatavanawai (HIG), Ponipate Loganimasi (DRU), Isikeli Rabita (DRU)

2 - Fabian Holland (HIG), Veveni Lasaqa (HIG)

1 - Simione Kuruvoli (DRU)

Queensland Reds v ACT Brumbies

6 - Rob Valetini (BRU)

3 - Hunter Paisami (RED), Dre Pakeho (RED)

2 - Andy Muirhead (BRU), Nick Frost (BRU), Allan Alaalatoa (BRU), Richie Asiata (RED), Fraser McReight (RED)

1 - Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (RED), Tate McDermott (RED)

Super Rugby Pacific POTY Ladder

24 - Ardie Savea (MOA)

22 - Timoci Tavatavanawai (HIG)

21- Tom Hooper (BRU)

19 - Carlo Tizzano (FOR)

16 - Damian McKenzie (CHI)