Having been shelved this year after being held in Melbourne from 2022 to 2024, Super Round will again take place in 2026 on April 24-26, but this time in Christchurch, the home of reigning competition champions, the Crusaders. Entire fixture details are yet to be finalised, but Super Round will consist of five matches, involve 10 of the competition’s 11 teams and will open with a game featuring the Crusaders. The April 25 Anzac Day program has been confirmed, with the Blues to meet the Queensland Reds, and the Hurricanes to take on the ACT Brumbies. Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley said hosting Super Round in Christchurch was a “fantastic way to showcase the best of our competition”. “Super Round is a celebration of what makes Super Rugby Pacific special,” Mesley said. “Fans can expect fast-paced rugby, classic rivalries, and an electric stadium atmosphere as supporters across the Pacific come together to celebrate Super Round.” Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said: “There’s no better way to kick it off than recognise the DNA of this region and start with Super Round hosted by Super Rugby Pacific and the very grateful Crusaders club.”