The 2023 Super Rugby Pacific between the Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika is now being streamed live online in HD. Without an expensive Cable TV bundle, it is possible to watch Crusaders Rugby matches online or on television. In 2023, the Super Rugby will launch a new Pacific division that will feature teams from Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island nations.
The Super Rugby Pacific final this weekend will be followed by a match between the Moana Pasifika and Crusaders. In the Super Rugby league, the Crusaders are a Christchurch-based professional rugby union side from New Zealand. The revised format does not include any teams from Argentina, Japan, or South Africa.
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Crusaders Super Rugby Live Stream
| Game | Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika | CRU v Moana |
| Venue | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland |
| Date & time | 19 May 2023 |
| Television | SKY Sports & Foxtel Now |
| Streaming | WATCH HERE |
When does Super Rugby Pacific 2023 start?
The Super Rugby Pacific competition was due to begin on February 24, 2023, with a match between Moana Pasifika and Auckland Blues. However, seven positive cases that were discovered in the Moana Pasifika squad a week out from the season’s start have forced the opening match to be postponed.
The regular season is scheduled to end on May 29, 2023, with the final to be played on June 18, 2023.
How to watch Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific 2023
Crusaders Super Rugby games will be available to watch live on Stan.
Every match. Ad-Free / Kicks off.
The weekly Saturday night match will be simulcast live free-to-air on the Nine Network.
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— Crusaders (@crusadersrugby) February 15, 2022
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
Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific Schedule
ROUND 13
| Date | Team | Venue | Kick Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 19 May | Moana Pasifika vs Crusaders | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland | 19:05 |
| Friday 19 May | Reds vs Blues | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | 21:35 |
| Saturday 20 May | Highlanders vs Rebels | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | 16:35 |
| Saturday 20 May | Chiefs vs Hurricanes | FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton | 19:05 |
| Saturday 20 May | Waratahs vs Fijian Drua | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | 21:45 |
| Sunday 21 May | Force vs Brumbies | HBF Park, Perth | 0:00 |
ROUND 14
| Date | Team | Venue | Kick Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 26 May | Highlanders vs Reds | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | 19:05 |
| Friday 26 May | Rebels vs Force | AAMI Park, Melbourne | 21:35 |
| Saturday 27 May | Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika | Moana Pasifika | 14:05 |
| Saturday 27 May | Crusaders vs Waratahs | Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch | 16:35 |
| Saturday 27 May | Blues vs Hurricanes | Eden Park, Auckland | 19:05 |
| Saturday 27 May | Brumbies vs Chiefs | GIO Stadium, Canberra | 21:45 |
ROUND 15
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Kick Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 June | Blues vs Highlanders | Highlanders | Eden Park, Auckland | 19:05 |
| Friday 2 June | Brumbies vs Rebels | Rebels | GIO Stadium, Canberra | 21:35 |
| Saturday 3 June | Fijian Drua vs Reds | Reds | Fiji | 16:35 |
| Saturday 3 June | Hurricanes vs Crusaders | Crusaders | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 19:05 |
| Saturday 3 June | Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika | Moana Pasifika | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | 21:45 |
| Saturday 4 June | Force vs Chiefs | Chiefs | HBF Park, Perth | 0:00 |
Watch Super Rugby Crusaders Game on Sky NZ
If you are a Sky NZ subscriber with theSky Sport pack, you are all good to go for the restart of rugby union in New Zealand. If not, you need the Sky Starter pack for $25.99 per month plus the Sky Sport package, for an additional $31.99 per month. It gives you access to 13 sports channels, including dedicated rugby, cricket, golf and football plus two ESPN channels.
Can I watch Crusaders Rugby live on free-to-air television?
Yes, you can watch some rugby, but no it won’t be live. Prime TV is showing a replay of the Saturday night game at midday the following day.
What is the Super Rugby Pacific format?
The new competition format will involve the five New Zealand franchises playing eight matches each. They will play four home and four away, with two byes. There will be two games per week, with kick-off at 7:05pm on Saturday and 3:35pm on Sunday local time.
