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ABC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Queensland Reds and ACT Brumbies play Anzac Day matches in Super Round at new Christchurch stadium
New Zealand will host Super Rugby Pacific's reborn Super Round for the first time in what will serve as a house-warming party for Christchurch's new stadium. The five-game event from April 24-26 will feature traditional Anzac Day rivalries as the Crusaders christen the roofed 25,000-seat Te Kaha Stadium. Melbourne hosted three Super Rounds, to mixed reviews, before the Rebels were axed from the competition and the concept was binned last year. Rugby powerhouse Christchurch has been without a major stadium since the deadly 2011 earthquake rendered Lancaster Park unusable. The defending champion Crusaders will open proceedings on the Friday night, before annual Queensland Reds vs Blues and Hurricanes vs ACT Brumbies Anzac Day rivalry games on the Saturday. Two games will be played on the Sunday, with the full fixture, including which of the 11 Super Rugby Pacific teams won't play, still to be finalised. "The opening event at One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha will be a major milestone in the remarkable comeback story of our city," Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger said. "And it is great to share that with our friends and neighbours from all across the country, Australia and the Pacific." AAP
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RNZ News
New Christchurch stadium set to revive Super Rugby
Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium is set to revive Super Rugby's 'Super Round'. The 'Super Round' - last held in 2024 - will be the first major sporting event hosted at Te Kaha which is scheduled to open next April. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Super Rugby final sells out in minutes
Photo: RNZ Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific final between the Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch is sold out. Public ticket allocations were exhausted within minutes of going on sale on Tuesday. Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley said the demand reflects the quality and unpredictability of the 2025 season. "After 18 weeks of edge-of-your-seat rugby, where no result has been guaranteed, we now have a true battle of the titans to close out the season," he said. "It's a fitting finale in an incredible year. We're thrilled there will be a full house in Christchurch to celebrate. "Super Rugby Pacific has delivered on and off the field in 2025, and I can't wait to see how it all ends on Saturday night." Scott Barrett scores a try during the Crusaders v Chiefs, Super Rugby Pacific match, Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch. Photo: Martin Hunter/ActionPress Due to demand, a limited third release of 1250 additional tickets was made available on Thursday morning, only to be snapped up instantly. The final will be the last Super Rugby playoff at Christchurch's Addington Stadium with the Crusaders set to move to the new roofed Te Kaha Stadium from mid-April.
