The southern hemisphere’s premier club competition, with three conferences of five teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan and Argentina.
Hurricanes have signed Japan lock Dearns on sabbatical for 2026 Super Rugby season.
Crusaders defeat Chiefs 16-12 in Christchurch to claim 13th Super Rugby Pacific championship
New four-week Super Rugby AUS kicks off in September, offering extra fixtures for Australian franchises.