The Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2026 was officially announced - and with it came some new changes.

The 'Lucky Loser' rule from last season has been modified, with the highest-ranked first round loser sliding to bottom seed for the remainder of the finals.

Coming off the announcement earlier today, D'Arcy spoke with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to give us a rundown of all the latest news.

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The Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2026 was officially announced - and with it came some new changes.
The 'Lucky Loser' rule from last season has been modified, with the highest-ranked first round loser sliding to bottom seed for the remainder of the finals.
Coming off the announcement earlier today, D'Arcy spoke with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to give us a rundown of all the latest news.
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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO on the changes set to impact the 2026 season

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The Warriors started off strong this season with a 42-18 win over the Roosters. 

They are back at home this Friday night when they take on the reigning minor premiers, the Canberra Raiders. 

Erin Clark is a lock for the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Warriors started off strong this season with a 42-18 win over the Roosters.&nbsp;
They are back at home this Friday night when they take on the reigning minor premiers, the Canberra Raiders.&nbsp;
Erin Clark is a lock for the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Erin Clark: Warriors lock ahead of the team's clash against the Canberra Raiders

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A story was released today detailing that New Zealand Cricket staff members are unhappy after what happened with former NZC CEO Scott Weenink on his way out of the organisation.

It was also announced earlier today that head of the NZCPA, Heath Mills, is resigning from the role after 25 years.

Shayne Currie is the Editor at Large for the NZ Herald and he joined D'Arcy to break down what he knows. 

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A story was released today detailing that New Zealand Cricket staff members are unhappy after what happened with former NZC CEO Scott Weenink on his way out of the organisation.
It was also announced earlier today that head of the NZCPA, Heath Mills, is resigning from the role after 25 years.
Shayne Currie is the Editor at Large for the NZ Herald and he joined D'Arcy to break down what he knows.&nbsp;
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Shayne Currie: NZ Herald Editor at Large on the NZ Cricket board investigation after Scott Weenink’s departure

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A huge sporting festival kicks off in Rotorua tomorrow, Crankworx.

The festival covers a wide range of different mountain biking disciplines, and it is set to bring 700 competitors and 10,000 supporters.

Kye A'Hern is a downhill mountain biker who will be competing at the event, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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A huge sporting festival kicks off in Rotorua tomorrow, Crankworx.
The festival covers a wide range of different mountain biking disciplines, and it is set to bring 700 competitors and 10,000 supporters.
Kye A'Hern is a downhill mountain biker who will be competing at the event, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Kye A'Hern: Australian mountain biker speaks ahead of Crankworx Rotorua 2026

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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby CEO on the changes set to impact the 2026 season

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