Super Rugby 2026

[Yeetyaah]

Chiefs named at 2pm

[Daffy Jaffy]

2026 SUPER RUGBY SQUAD NAMINGS
THURSDAY

10am - Highlanders

11am - Blues

12pm - Moana Pasifika

1pm - Hurricanes

2pm - Chiefs

3pm - Crusaders

[Tim]

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/high-value-targets-to-sign-for-super-rugby-pacific-squads/

Any news on Will Cole?

[Tim]

Not sure about anyone else, but SR squad announcements are one of the most interesting parts of the season. Would have thought there'd be more hype about them?

[Tim]

https://westernforce.rugby/news/force-bolster-frontrow-stocks-experienced-prop-faagase-2025114

[Tim]

https://westernforce.rugby/news/force-sign-experienced-international-frontrower-fotuaika-20251030

[Canes4life]

@Tim said in Super Rugby 2026:

https://www.rugbypass.com/news/high-value-targets-to-sign-for-super-rugby-pacific-squads/

Any news on Will Cole?

I'd say he will be with the Canes on a development contract.

Will be interesting to see if they go hard at securing Coles' signature long term, with Fletcher Sterling Cooper becoming hot property even though he's still got two years left of school.

[Tim]

Where are the predictions, ahead of time?

[cliff]

The main squads are fairly predictable the real surprises will be in the wider training squads

[Bovidae]

[ARHS]

Geez what a weakened backline.

[Daffy Jaffy]

Brumbies -
Props: Allan Alaalatoa, Tevita Alatini, Lington Ieli, Blake Schoupp, James Slipper, Rhys van Nek

Hookers: Liam Bowron, Lachlan Lonergan, Chris Mickelson, Billy Pollard

Locks: Harvey Cordukes, Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Lachie Shaw

Back Row: Charlie Cale, Eli Langi, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Rory Scott, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Rob Valetini

Scrum-halves: Ryan Lonergan, Dan Nelson, Klayton Thorn

Fly-halves: Joe Dillon, Tane Edmed, Declan Meredith

Centres: Austin Anderson, Hudson Creighton, David Feliuai, Jarrah McLeod, Kadin Pritchard

Outside backs: Andy Muirhead, Kye Oates, Ollie Sapsford, Corey Toole, Shane Wilcox, Tom Wright

[Daffy Jaffy]

NSW Waratahs

Prop: Apolosi Ranawai, Dan Botha, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Tom Lambert, Will Goddard

Hooker: Ethan Dobbins, Folau Fainga'a, Ioane Moananu

Lock: Angus Blyth, Ben Grant, Eamon Doyle, Matt Philip, Miles Amatosero

Back Row: Austin Durbidge, Charlie Gamble, Jamie Adamson, Lachlan Hooper, Leafi Talataina, Pete Samu

Halfback: Jake Gordon, Michael McDonald, Teddy Wilson

Flyhalves: Jack Bowen, Jack Debreczeni, Lawson Creighton

Midfield: George Poolman, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Outside Backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Harry Potter, James Hendren, Leo Jaques, Sid Harvey, Triston Reilly, Max Jorgensen

Moana Pasifika

Props: Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tito Tuipulotu

Hooker: Mamoru Harada, Millennium Sanerivi, Samieula Moli

Locks: Alefosio Aho, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Ofa Tauatevalu, Tom Savage

Loose Forwards: Dominic Ropeti, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Tupou Afungia

Halfbacks: Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Taumateine, Melani Matavao, Siaosi Nginingini

First five: Faletoi Peni, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Patrick Pellegrini

Midfield: Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Ngani Laumape, Tevita Latu

Outside backs: Glen Vaihu, Israel Leota, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama, William Havili

[Nepia]

@Daffy-Jaffy said in Super Rugby 2026:

NSW Waratahs

Prop: Apolosi Ranawai, Dan Botha, Isaac Kailea, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Tom Lambert, Will Goddard

Hooker: Ethan Dobbins, Folau Fainga'a, Ioane Moananu

Lock: Angus Blyth, Ben Grant, Eamon Doyle, Matt Philip, Miles Amatosero

Back Row: Austin Durbidge, Charlie Gamble, Jamie Adamson, Lachlan Hooper, Leafi Talataina, Pete Samu

Halfback: Jake Gordon, Michael McDonald, Teddy Wilson

Flyhalves: Jack Bowen, Jack Debreczeni, Lawson Creighton

Midfield: George Poolman, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Outside Backs: Andrew Kellaway, Archie Saunders, Harry Potter, James Hendren, Leo Jaques, Sid Harvey, Triston Reilly, Max Jorgensen

Moana Pasifika

Props: Abraham Pole, Chris Apoua, Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, Malakai Hala-Ngatai, Paula Latu, Tito Tuipulotu

Hooker: Mamoru Harada, Millennium Sanerivi, Samieula Moli

Locks: Alefosio Aho, Allan Craig, Jimmy Tupou, Ofa Tauatevalu, Tom Savage

Loose Forwards: Dominic Ropeti, Miracle Faiilagi, Niko Jones, Ola Tauelangi, Semisi Paea, Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, Tupou Afungia

Halfbacks: Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Taumateine, Melani Matavao, Siaosi Nginingini

First five: Faletoi Peni, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Patrick Pellegrini

Midfield: Julian Savea, Lalomilo Lalomilo, Ngani Laumape, Tevita Latu

Outside backs: Glen Vaihu, Israel Leota, Solomon Alaimalo, Tevita Ofa, Tuna Tuitama, William Havili

I read NSW Waratahs and then scrolled down and saw Augustine Pulu and thought that's an interesting selection, then clicked MP was in there too. Still a somewhat interesting selection, how old is he these days?

The Magpies representation in MP has melted away sadly.

[taniwharugby]

@Daffy-Jaffy good to see Lachlan Hooper picked up a contract with NSW, didnt get many starts for Northland this year, but made the most of his chances when he got them, seems a quality player, hopefully they will allow him to see out his 2nd year of his contract here.

[Bovidae]

The Force have signed a young Argentinean halfback.

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/western-force-sign-agustin-moyano-2025115

[Daffy Jaffy]

Reds

Prop: Aidan Ross, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Massimo De Lutiis, Nick Bloomfield, Trevor King, Zane Nonggorr

Hooker: Josh Nasser, Matt Faessler, Richie Asiata

Lock: Hamish Muller, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru

Back Row: Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Joe Brial, John Bryant

Halfback: Kalani Thomas, Louis Werchon, Tate McDermott

Flyhalves: Carter Gordon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tom Lynagh

Midfield: Dre Pakeho, Frankie Goldsbrough, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Josh Flook

Outside Backs: Heremaia Murray, Jock Campbell, Lachie Anderson, Nicholas Conway, Tim Ryan, Will McCulloch

Utility: Ben Volavola, Filipo Daugunu, Treyvon Pritchard

[ARHS]

Wright and Vest gone? Bit short in loosies

[Daffy Jaffy]

Western Force

Prop: Feao Fotuaika, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Josh Smith, Marley Pearce, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Tom Robertson, Sef Fa'agase

Hooker: Albert Alcock, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Nic Dolly

Lock: Darcy Swain, Franco Molina, Jeremy Williams, Lopeti Faifua, Titi Nofoagatotoa

Back Row: Carlo Tizzano, Kane Koteka, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Will Harris, Vaiolini Ekuasi

Halfback: Doug Philipson, Nathan Hastie, Henry Robertson, Agustin Moyano

Flyhalf: Ben Donaldson, Max Burey, Alex Harford

Midfield: Divad Palu, Boston Fakafanua, Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle

Outside Backs: George Bridge, Kurtley Beale, Mac Grealy, Darby Lancaster, Dylan Pietsch, Ronan Leahy

[Bovidae]

Are we expecting all the WTG squads to be named tomorrow, or is that up to each NZ SR team?