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Otago Daily Times
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
New stadium to host Super Round
Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium will host Super Round in Super Rugby Pacific next year. Super Round is making a return and heading to the South Island. Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium will host five Super Rugby Pacific matches across one weekend next year, as the entire competition descends on the South Island. The round will encompass Anzac Day, being held from April 24 to 26, and is being touted as the first major event to be held at the new stadium. A full draw is yet to be confirmed for the round. The Crusaders will play on the Friday night against a yet-to-be-specified opponent. On Anzac Day the Hurricanes will face the Brumbies for the Captain Shout Cup, and the Blues play the Reds for the Sellars Dixon Medal. There was not yet an indication of who the Highlanders would face. Super Round was hosted in Melbourne from 2022 to 2024, but was not held this year after the demise of the Rebels. It will be the first time the event has been held in New Zealand. Colin Mansbridge, Crusaders CEO, said the franchise was proud to bring this event to their home base. "This event is bigger than rugby, it's a celebration of One New Zealand Stadium coming to life. "I'm stoked the new stadium is going to host rugby, concerts and an amazing array of community events – but 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." Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said the event was hugely exciting for the city. "The opening event at One New Zealand Stadium will be a major milestone in the remarkable comeback story of our city and it is great to share that with our friends and neighbours from all across the country, Australia and the Pacific. "We are really proud to be able to launch this amazing venue on behalf of Christchurch and know it will be a place where great memories are made." One New Zealand Stadium is scheduled to be opened in April. - Allied Media
1News
a day ago
- Sport
- 1News
New Christchurch stadium to host Super Rugby's 'super round' next year
The new Christchurch stadium will host Super Rugby Pacific's "super round" next year on Anzac weekend. The rugby extravaganza will coincide with the opening of the long-awaited new central city stadium, called Te Kaha, with the defending champion Crusaders having the honour of playing the first competitive match there. Super Rugby teams from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji will all play at the stadium over the weekend, starting from Friday night until late Sunday afternoon. There will be five matches in total. The fixture details are yet to be confirmed for the round 11 weekend but a statement today from Super Rugby said the Crusaders will kick off on Friday, April 24, with the Hurricanes playing the Brumbies and the Blues tackling the Reds on the Saturday. Construction progresses at Christchurch's Te Kaha Stadium on August 11, 2025. (Source: Photosport) ADVERTISEMENT Two more matches would be held on the Sunday. It is the first time a super round will be held in New Zealand. The opening of the covered, 25,000-seat new stadium next year will come nearly 16 years after the first Christchurch earthquake, in October 2010, badly damaged Lancaster Park, which was later demolished. Since then the "temporary" stadium in Addington has played host to Canterbury and the Crusaders, along with concerts. There is little doubt that Te Kaha will further rejuvenate a city which was rocked by fatal aftershocks in early 2011. The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including dire state of our heart health system, where unspent charter school money might go, and thieves make off with a pricey haul of Labubu dolls. (Source: 1News) Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said: 'The opening event at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha will be a major milestone in the remarkable comeback story of our city and it is great to share that with our friends and neighbours from all across the country, Australia and the Pacific. 'We are really proud to be able to launch this amazing venue on behalf of Christchurch and know it will be a place where great memories are made.' ADVERTISEMENT Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge said: 'I'm stoked that the new stadium is going to host rugby, concerts and an amazing array of community events – but 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.' From left: Noah Hotham, Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger, and Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge. (Source: Photosport) Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley said: 'Super Round is a celebration of what makes Super Rugby Pacific special. Fans can expect fast-paced rugby, classic rivalries, and an electric stadium atmosphere as supporters across the Pacific come together to celebrate Super Round. 'Hosting this event in Ōtautahi Christchurch is a fantastic way to showcase the best of our competition. We're excited to work with the city and the Crusaders to deliver something unforgettable.'
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Crusaders to show off new roofed stadium in Christchurch 'Super Round'
(Reuters) -Super Rugby Pacific champions Canterbury Crusaders will host the return of the competition's 'Super Round' in Christchurch next season and show off their new home stadium. Super Round, which sees all teams descend on a single city for a weekend of matches, was scrapped last season following the demise of the Melbourne Rebels, who hosted previous editions at their home stadium. The concept's return will see the Crusaders open the 11th round of the 2026 season on the Anzac Day weekend (April 24-26) at the new One New Zealand stadium. Anzac Day is a public holiday celebrated in Australia and New Zealand, commemorating military service members who fought and died during wartime. The One New Zealand stadium, which boasts a roof and 25,000-seat capacity, has long been in the making following a 2011 earthquake that devastated Christchurch and ruined the Crusaders' old home ground, Lancaster Park. The Crusaders have played out of Rugby League Park since the earthquake. "This event is bigger than rugby, it's a celebration of One NZ Stadium coming to life," Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge said in a statement on Monday. Super Rugby Pacific have yet to confirm the full draw for the weekend but the Queensland Reds will play the Auckland Blues and the ACT Brumbies face the Wellington Hurricanes on April 25. (Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Lincoln Feast.)
Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Crusaders to show off new roofed stadium in Christchurch 'Super Round'
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Super Rugby Pacific champions Canterbury Crusaders will host the return of the competition's 'Super Round' in Christchurch next season and show off their new home stadium. Super Round, which sees all teams descend on a single city for a weekend of matches, was scrapped last season following the demise of the Melbourne Rebels, who hosted previous editions at their home stadium. The concept's return will see the Crusaders open the 11th round of the 2026 season on the Anzac Day weekend (April 24-26) at the new One New Zealand stadium. Anzac Day is a public holiday celebrated in Australia and New Zealand, commemorating military service members who fought and died during wartime. The One New Zealand stadium, which boasts a roof and 25,000-seat capacity, has long been in the making following a 2011 earthquake that devastated Christchurch and ruined the Crusaders' old home ground, Lancaster Park. The Crusaders have played out of Rugby League Park since the earthquake. "This event is bigger than rugby, it's a celebration of One NZ Stadium coming to life," Crusaders boss Colin Mansbridge said in a statement on Monday. Super Rugby Pacific have yet to confirm the full draw for the weekend but the Queensland Reds will play the Auckland Blues and the ACT Brumbies face the Wellington Hurricanes on April 25. REUTERS
Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
City's new stadium to host Super Round
Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium will host Super Round in Super Rugby Pacific next year. Super Round is making a return and heading to the South Island. Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium will host five Super Rugby Pacific matches across one weekend next year, as the entire competition descends on the South Island. The round will encompass Anzac Day, being held from April 24 to 26, and is being touted as the first major event to be held at the new stadium. A full draw is yet to be confirmed for the round. The Crusaders will play on the Friday night against a yet-to-be-specified opponent. On Anzac Day the Hurricanes will face the Brumbies for the Captain Shout Cup, and the Blues play the Reds for the Sellars Dixon Medal. There was not yet an indication of who the Highlanders would face. Super Round was hosted in Melbourne from 2022 to 2024, but was not held this year after the demise of the Rebels. It will be the first time the event has been held in New Zealand. Colin Mansbridge, Crusaders CEO, said the franchise was proud to bring this event to their home base. "This event is bigger than rugby, it's a celebration of One New Zealand Stadium coming to life. "I'm stoked the new stadium is going to host rugby, concerts and an amazing array of community events – but 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." Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said the event was hugely exciting for the city. "The opening event at One New Zealand Stadium will be a major milestone in the remarkable comeback story of our city and it is great to share that with our friends and neighbours from all across the country, Australia and the Pacific. "We are really proud to be able to launch this amazing venue on behalf of Christchurch and know it will be a place where great memories are made." One New Zealand Stadium is scheduled to be opened in April. - Allied Media
