Super Rugby 2025: Crusaders’ Title, Final Table and Key Stats

Super Rugby 2025 ended the way so many seasons have: with the Crusaders lifting the trophy in Christchurch. They beat the Chiefs 16–12 in the Super Rugby Pacific final on 21 June 2025, winning a record-extending 13th title in a game that stayed in the balance until the last whistle.

This is our record of the 2025 season: the final, the full table, how the six-team finals series played out and the numbers that stood out. For how the competition works now, including the changes for 2027, see our Super Rugby Pacific explainer.

Super Rugby 2025 final: Crusaders 16, Chiefs 12

The final was played at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch in front of a sold-out crowd of 17,000. The Chiefs scored the first try through George Dyer, and Shaun Stevenson’s try just before half-time cut the Crusaders’ lead to 13–12.

The only points after the break came from the boot. Hooker Codie Taylor scored the Crusaders’ try, and Rivez Reihana kicked 11 points, including the penalty that settled a tight second half.

According to Super Rugby Pacific, the win was the Crusaders’ 32nd consecutive finals victory at home. It was also a third straight losing final for the Chiefs, who had lost to the Crusaders in 2023 and to the Blues, 41–10 at Eden Park, in 2024.

Super Rugby 2025 final table

The Chiefs finished first in the regular season, two points clear of the Crusaders, with both teams winning 11 of their 14 games. Four points were awarded for a win, two for a draw, plus bonus points for scoring three more tries than the opposition or losing by seven points or fewer.

Pos	Team	W	D	L	Points for	Points against	Pts
1	Chiefs	11	0	3	550	319	51
2	Crusaders	11	0	3	471	371	49
3	Brumbies	9	0	5	448	361	44
4	Hurricanes	8	1	5	448	342	39
5	Reds	8	0	6	425	371	38
6	Blues	6	0	8	377	330	33
7	Moana Pasifika	6	0	8	405	544	28
8	Waratahs	6	0	8	317	451	26
9	Western Force	4	1	9	358	472	23
10	Fijian Drua	4	0	10	317	465	20
11	Highlanders	3	0	11	332	422	20

The Blues, the 2024 champions, finished sixth and took the last finals place. At the other end, the Highlanders won three games but collected seven losing bonus points, which kept them level on 20 points with the Fijian Drua.

How the 2025 Super Rugby finals played out

Six teams made the finals, and the qualifying finals were played on 6–7 June. The Blues produced the upset of the season in Hamilton, beating the top-seeded Chiefs 20–19 with a winner in the 83rd minute.

Round	Result	Venue
Qualifying final	Crusaders 32–12 Reds	Christchurch
Qualifying final	Blues 20–19 Chiefs	Hamilton
Qualifying final	Brumbies 35–28 Hurricanes	Canberra
Semi-final (13 June)	Crusaders 21–14 Blues	Christchurch
Semi-final (14 June)	Chiefs 37–17 Brumbies	Hamilton
Final (21 June)	Crusaders 16–12 Chiefs	Christchurch

Under the 2025 rules, the highest-ranked losing qualifier went through to the semi-finals, so the Chiefs survived their defeat and still hosted the Brumbies. Home teams won five of the six finals games; the Blues’ win in Hamilton was the only exception.

That “lucky loser” route was tightened for 2026. The highest-ranked losing team now drops to fourth seed and plays its semi-final away, which is exactly what happened to the Blues a year later.

The 2025 numbers that stood out

Chiefs first five-eighth Damian McKenzie was the competition’s top points scorer with 209. RugbyPass noted he finished almost 100 points clear of the next-best tally.

Western Force flanker Carlo Tizzano led the try-scoring list with 13. Force say that was the most tries ever scored by a forward in a Super Rugby season, as well as a club record, and he was named Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year at Rugby Australia’s awards.

The regular season had 77 games, with 11 teams playing 14 matches each across 16 rounds. Adding the six finals games, 83 matches were played in total.

What the 2025 season meant for 2026

The Crusaders’ title did not carry over. In 2026 they lost 49–12 to the Chiefs in a semi-final in Hamilton, and the Hurricanes finished top of the table before beating the Chiefs 60–5 in the final. That was the Chiefs’ fourth defeat in four consecutive finals.

The 2026 season was also Moana Pasifika’s last. After a 2025 campaign in which they won six games and finished seventh, the club announced in April 2026 that it would disband, so Super Rugby Pacific will have 10 teams in 2027. The draw and dates are covered on our Super Rugby fixtures page.

Using past seasons when you bet

A season record like this is useful context for betting, but it is not a prediction. The 2025 finals showed how much home advantage counted, yet the Blues still won as outsiders in Hamilton, and the Chiefs topped the table without winning the title.

If you bet on Super Rugby from New Zealand, TAB NZ is the only operator legally allowed to offer online sports betting to people here, and you must be 18 or over. Our rugby betting guide explains line and head-to-head markets, and our guide to bankroll management covers how to set a budget before a season starts.

FAQs

Who won Super Rugby in 2025?

The Crusaders. They beat the Chiefs 16–12 in the final at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch on 21 June 2025.

How many Super Rugby titles have the Crusaders won?

The 2025 win was their 13th Super Rugby title, the most of any team.

Who finished top of the 2025 Super Rugby table?

The Chiefs, with 51 points from 11 wins. The Crusaders also won 11 games but finished second on 49 points.

Who was the top try scorer in Super Rugby 2025?

Western Force flanker Carlo Tizzano, with 13 tries. Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs was the top points scorer with 209.

Did the Chiefs lose in the 2025 qualifying finals?

Yes. The Blues beat them 20–19 in Hamilton, but the Chiefs went through as the highest-ranked losing team, beat the Brumbies 37–17 in the semi-final and then lost the final.

Who won Super Rugby in 2026?

The Hurricanes, who beat the Chiefs 60–5 in the 2026 final in Wellington.