DHL Super Rugby Pacific 2025: Live and Free on NZR+ in 58 Countries

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The 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off in spectacular fashion, delivering an electrifying opening weekend filled with drama, action, and unforgettable moments.

Three Australian teams claimed victory, the Chiefs took down the reigning champion Blues, and the Hurricanes fell short against the Crusaders in a high octane contest. With action like this from the get-go, the 2025 season is set to be one of the most competitive yet. 

For 2025 rugby fans across 58 countries can enjoy the full Super Rugby Pacific experience live and free on NZR+ 

Live and Free on NZR+ 

For the 2025 season, Super Rugby Pacific matches will be available to watch live and on-demand for free with an NZR+ account in the following territories: 

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, West Bank, Gaza Strip and Palestine, China, India and Sri Lanka, Portugal, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, and Ukraine. 

With Super Rugby Pacific now available live and free in these markets, more rugby fans than ever before can experience the excitement of the southern hemisphere’s premier club competition. Sign up to NZR+ for free HERE.


Where to Watch Elsewhere 

If you’re not in one of the listed territories, don’t worry—you can still catch all the action through official broadcast partners worldwide. Here’s where you can watch Super Rugby Pacific live in your region: 

New Zealand – Sky TV New Zealand 
Africa & Adjacent Islands – SuperSport 
USA – Flo Sport 
United Kingdom, Ireland & Channel Islands – Sky UK 
Italy, Vatican City, San Marino & Canton Ticino (Switzerland) – Sky Italia 
Australia – Channel 9 & Stan 
Canada, Central America & South America – ESPN+ 
Japan – WOWOW 
Pacific Islands (including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa) – Digicel 
France, Monaco, Luxembourg & French-speaking Switzerland – Canal+ 
South & Southeast Asia – Premier Sports (Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and more) 
Spain & Andorra – Telefonica 

For the full broadcast guide, visit: Super Rugby Broadcast Guide. 

Don’t Miss a Moment 
With the 2025 season already off to a thrilling start, rugby fans around the world can tune in live or catch up on-demand with replays and highlights. Whether you’re watching live on NZR+ or through a broadcast partner elsewhere, Super Rugby Pacific is bringing the action straight to you! 
Sign up for your free NZR+ account today and be part of the excitement.  

Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy – Play our fantastic new Fantasy game for the 2025 season. Free to play and weekly prizes up for grabs. Sign up HERE - it’s not too late!  

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