All Super Rugby matches in 2023 will be available to watch via Nine and Stan Sport in Australia. There is only one full Super Rugby Pacific match available per round on free to air with Nine. Check out our free to air TV guide for full listings.
Every match of this year’s Super Rugby campaign will be available on Stan Sport and a weekly Super Rugby game will be broadcast live and free every Saturday on Nine.
The competition’s teams from South Africa, Argentina and Japan are no longer, and instead there are three new sides – Fijian Drua, Moana Pasifika and Western Force – that will compete in the Super Rugby Pacific 2023.
How to watch the Super Rugby Pacific 2023 in Australia
Stan Sport will be televising all 91 Super Rugby Pacific matches live, with the ability to watch highlights and games on-demand post-match.
Saturday night matches will be shown on Stan Sport AND simulcast on the Nine Network for free-to-air viewers.
You can watch Stan Sport via apps on Smart TV, iOS and Android, while you can also use devices such as Chromecast and Amazon Firestick to cast to your television.
Who are the teams in Super Rugby Pacific 2023?
Twelve teams are taking part in the new competition with all sides put in one pool, rather than split into different geographic conferences.
The clubs for 2023 are:
- Western Force
- Queensland Reds
- NSW Waratahs
- Moana Pasifika
- Rebels
- Hurricanes
- Highlanders
- Fijian Drua
- Crusaders
- Chiefs
- Brumbies
- Blues
Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua are the tournament’s two latest additions.
The Fijian Drua has previously competed in Australia’s National Rugby Championship, where they won the title in 2018.
Moana Pasifika is an entirely new franchise and has signed a number of players from Samoa, Tonga and other Pacific Islands.
They will play their home fixtures primarily in New Zealand, with Fiji Rugby Union to announce where Fijian Drua home matches will be held shortly.
Which streaming services will show Super Rugby Pacific?
Here is a list of the sports streaming services that will show Super Rugby Pacific games in Australia. Stan has become Australia’s key Rugby Network, now having the rights to Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship and the Six Nations. Free to air coverage on Super Rugby comes via Channel 9.
| Provider | Super Rugby |
|---|---|
| Stan Sport | Yes |
| Channel 9 | Yes (1 game per round) |
| Kayo Sports | No |
| Foxtel Now from Telstra | No |
| Kayo from Telstra | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
Where to watch Super Rugby Pacific in Australia
The broadcast rights to Super Rugby in Australia during the 2023 season belong to Stan Sport and Channel 9, thanks to a deal with Rugby Australia. All 91 live rugby games will be available to watch live on Stan Sport, with one game per round (Saturday night game) also available via Channel 9.
Stan Sports Domestic Rugby coverage is also backed up by a stellar commentary team that will appease both new and seasoned fans of the game. Roz Kelly and Nick McArdle will share presenting duties, with Sean Maloney and Andrew Swain calling the games. They will be assisted every week by former players including Tim Horan, Morgan Turinui, Drew Mitchell and All-Black legend Andrew Mehrtens.