the Super Rugby Chiefs v Crusaders Live action between in the lead-up to the official 2024 season opener on 23 February, at FMG Waikato Stadium.
The Crusaders will play Munster and Bristol in Ireland and England, respectively, while the Gallagher Chiefs and Blues will play two games against Japan Rugby League One teams in Japan as part of an international preseason schedule.
Nine out of the eleven DHL Super Rugby Pacific preseason games are scheduled to be live on Sky. Three of the games will also be streamed simultaneously on NZR+ for the first time.
Chiefs v Crusaders Live Stream
Event: Chiefs vs Crusaders | CHI v CRU
Date: 23 February 2024
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In 2024, the teams will resume their pursuit of the Crusaders with the start of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Without coach Scott Robertson, the Chiefs v Crusaders will usher in a new era, with Robertson leaving with a championship as he departs for the All Blacks.
Numerous teams hoping to establish themselves will be after them as the Australian teams attempt to make history by winning their first title in the new 12-team format.
The 12 teams in the 2024 draw will play 14 regular season games, 11 of which will be round-robin games and 3 more will be rivalry matches. An eight-team playoff series will follow the regular season games.
Here is all the information you need to know about the Super Rugby Pacific season ahead of 2024.
Live stream Super Rugby Pacific in Australia and New Zealand
Australia will be able to stream the match either on 9Now or through Stan Sport.
9Now is free for all Australians, whilst Stan Sport usually requires a subscription, though Stan is currently offering a special seven day free trial for rugby fans especially for the final.
In New Zealand, the match can be streamed on Sky Sports streaming platform Sky Sport NOW, which also requires viewers to have a paid subscription to Sky Sport.