Super Rugby 2026

[Tim]

Ben Somerford  /  Oct 29

Force sign experienced international front-rower Fotuaika

[Canes4life]

@Tim said in Super Rugby 2026:

High-value signing targets for Super Rugby Pacific squads

A number of highly touted young players have announced commitments with Super Rugby squads so far, with Waikato-product Oli Mathis the latest to ink a contract with the Crusaders.

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.

Ben Somerford  /  Nov 5

Force secure emerging Los Pumas half-back Moyano

[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?

[Chris]

@Bovidae said in Super Rugby 2026:

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

I think they are all tomorrow Highlanders and Crusaders are I expect all will be.

[Tim]

Angus Bell is on sabbatical.

[Tim]

So, who missed out on a contract?

[Kiwidom]

@Tim Off the top of my head think the below players missed out :

Dan Sinkinson
Michael Manson - now with NZ 7s
Meihana Grindlay
Mitchell Drummond - possible WTG with crusaders
PJ Sheck
Rohan Wingham
Mason Tupaea - possible WTG with the Blues

[Tim]

@Kiwidom Reon Paul too. Has James Arscott signed anywhere?