Super Rugby Pacific 2023: When does it start, how to watch, betting odds and schedule

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2023 will see the sophomore season of Super Rugby Pacific, the rugby competition involving teams from New Zealand, Australia, and Pacific Island nations.

The competition will be looking to build off its solid start in 2022, with the Crusaders eager to defend their title, and a host of fresh faces eager to stake their claim. 

When does Super Rugby Pacific 2023 start? 

The regular season opens on February 24, when the Crusaders take on the Chiefs in Christchurch. 

 It is scheduled to wrap up on June 3, with the Grand Final to be played on June 24. 

Who are the teams in Super Rugby Pacific 2023?

The teams are remaining the same for the second season of Super Rugby Pacific, which are:

  • Western Force
  • Queensland Reds
  • NSW Waratahs
  • Moana Pasifika
  • Rebels
  • Hurricanes
  • Highlanders
  • Fijian Drua
  • Crusaders
  • Chiefs
  • Brumbies
  • Blues

How to watch Super Rugby Pacific 2023

Once again, every single game of the Super Rugby Pacific 2023 season can be seen on Stan sport. 

MOREWatch Every Match of Super Rugby Pacific, ad-free, live and on demand on the Home of Rugby, Stan Sport.

Additionally, one Saturday night game each week will be broadcast across the Nine network. 

What are the updated Super Rugby 2023 fixtures?

While it took nearly half the 2022 season for Australian and New Zealander teams to face off against each other in 2022 due to covid-19 restrictions, 2023 will see Trans-Tasman clashes right off the bat. 

The 2023 season also sees the return of the Super Round, with all 12 teams converging on AAMI Park in Melbourne from March 3 to March 5, during Round 2. 

The full-season fixture can be found here

What are the betting odds for Super Rugby 2022?

Super Rugby Pacific 2023 winner
Team Odds
Crusaders $2.75
Blue $3
Chiefs $5
Hurricanes $9
Brumbies $15
Highlanders $17
Reds $21
Waratahs $26
Fijian Drua $67
Force $101
Rebels $126
Moana Pasifika $201

Odds via TAB as of 20/02/2023

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Jed is a social media producer for The Sporting News Australia.
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