Today the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa schedule has been released. New Zealand Rugby declared the fixtures for the 2020 Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa, with a ten-week draw, which will begin on 26 February, and will end with the final match where the winner awarded a Tu Kotahi Aotearoa trophy. Here you can watch Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 schedule full matches live stream as well as full match Replays with high-quality video and sound on your favorite smart devices across the world.
The Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 21 matches, including a final match, which will happen on Saturday, 8 May 2021, will be live and select by a new tournament naming rights sponsor Sky.
The 2021 season will base on the excitement of the first edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa, said NZR General Manager Professional Rugby & Performance Chris Lendrum.
Last year we had seen the exciting format of this home and away game. Now all five teams know what it takes to play and win each week. As the All Blacks locked the first round of the game, the opening whistle will set off fireworks.
"After a year of uncertainty, it is incredible to provide fans, players, and partners with a certain level of safety." The confirmation of the 2021 draw is an important milestone and a positive step for New Zealand rugby. We are happy that our broadcasting partner Sky join as a title sponsor. Lendrum said: "We listened to the opinions of the fans and our players, and added what we thought was the climax of the final."
Each team will play for two home matches and two byes. The final will play between the first two qualified teams on Saturday, May 8. Mike Anthony, head of NZR's high performance, confirmed that the first round will provide an All-Black team. Check the full 2021 Super rugby Aotearoa schedule below:
Date | Time | Match | Venue |
Round 1 | |||
Friday February 26 | 7.05pm | Highlanders vs Crusaders | Dunedin |
Saturday February 27 | 7.05pm | Hurricanes vs Blues | Wellington |
Round 2 | |||
Friday March 5 | 7.05pm | Chiefs vs Highlanders | Hamilton |
Saturday March 6 | 7.05pm | Crusaders vs Hurricanes | Christchurch |
Round 3 | |||
Saturday March 13 | 7.05pm | Crusaders vs Chiefs | Christchurch |
Sunday March 14 | 3.35pm | Blues vs Highlanders | Auckland |
Round 4 | |||
Saturday March 20 | 7.05pm | Hurricanes vs Chiefs | Wellington |
Sunday March 21 | 3.35pm | Blues vs Crusaders | Auckland |
Round 5 | |||
Friday March 26 | 7.05pm | Highlanders vs Hurricanes | Dunedin |
Saturday March 27 | 7.05pm | Chiefs vs Blues | Hamilton |
Round 6 (Easter Weekend) | |||
Friday April 2 | 7.05pm | Crusaders vs Highlanders | Christchurch |
Saturday April 3 | 7.05pm | Blues vs Hurricanes | Auckland |
Round 7 | |||
Saturday April 10 | 7.05PM | Highlanders vs Chiefs | Dunedin |
Sunday April 11 | 3.35pm | Hurricanes vs Crusaders | Wellington |
Round 8 | |||
Friday April 16 | 7.05pm | Highlanders vs Blues | Dunedin |
Saturday April 17 | 7.05pm | Chiefs vs Crusaders | Hamilton |
Round 9 (Anzac weekend) | |||
Friday April 23 | 7.05pm | Chiefs vs Hurricanes | Hamilton |
Sunday April 25 | 3.35pm | Crusaders vs Blues | Christchurch |
Round 10 | |||
Friday April 30 | 7.05pm | Hurricanes vs Highlanders | Wellington |
Saturday May 1 | 7.05pm | Blues vs Chiefs | Auckland |
Final | |||
Saturday May 8 | TBA | TBA | TBA |