Reds, Waratahs, Brumbies and Force to feature in Super Rugby AUS competition
The Super Rugby AUS competition will run over four weeks and involve the Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs, ACT Brumbies and Western Force.
Each team will play each other once, with a final involving the top two sides taking place on October 5,
'We have worked closely with the Super Rugby clubs to identify a suitable window within our domestic competition calendar to play more meaningful, quality matches,' RA's high performance and competitions general manager Ben Whitaker said.
'This first iteration of Super Rugby AUS will address that need, support the ongoing growth and development of the players and high performance staff, and give rugby fans more opportunities to watch their favourite Super Rugby teams in action.
'The Super Rugby Pacific season is relatively short and sharp, and the contracted players who aren't involved with Wallabies can go a long time between games at that level, especially once club rugby finals commence in August.
'Super Rugby AUS will also be an opportunity to showcase the best emerging player and coaching talent out of club rugby, along with the national and Super Rugby pathway programs.'
Dates are set! ðŸ�¨ âš'ï¸�
We'll face @Panasonic_WK on October 25 at Ballymore for the Saitama Queensland Shield in a match presented by Quest Kelvin Grove.
— Queensland Reds (@Reds_Rugby) June 17, 2025
Meanwhile, the Reds will host Japanese club Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights at Ballymore on October 25.
2025 Super Rugby AUS schedule
Round 1
NSW Waratahs v Western Force – September 13
Queensland Reds v ACT Brumbies – September 14
Round 2
NSW Waratahs v Queensland Reds – September 20
Western Force v ACT Brumbies – September 21
Round 3
ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs – September 27
Western Force v Queensland Reds – September 28
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