The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has officially kicked off, bringing with it the eagerly anticipated injury and unavailability list for the first round. As teams gear up for the matches, a significant number of familiar faces will be sidelined, whether due to injuries or as they continue to recuperate following extended Test seasons.
Among those absent are prominent players like Beauden Barrett and Nick Frost, alongside Wallabies flyhalves Carter Gordon and Tom Lynagh. Notably, the Hurricanes will not be featured this week as they have a bye.
Injury and Unavailability Report for Round One of Super Rugby Pacific
Specific details regarding injury times and conditions are included when available.
Blues
- Cameron Christie (knee injury, out for the season)
- Corey Evans (ankle injury)
- Jordan Lay (concussion)
- Payton Spencer (concussion)
- Patrick Tuipulotu (shoulder injury)
- Malachi Wrampling (concussion)
- Beauden Barrett (resting)
Brumbies
- Allan Alaalatoa (back injury)
- Lachlan Lonergan (knee injury)
- Tom Wright (knee injury)
- Nick Frost (resting)
Chiefs
- Brodie McAlister (hand injury, expected return round 4)
- Lalakai Foketi (knee injury, expected return round 3)
- Sione Ahio (ankle injury, status to be confirmed)
- Isaac Hutchinson (knee injury, expected return round 8)
- Damian McKenzie (taking leave for the birth of his first child)
Crusaders
- Macca Springer (quadriceps injury, 1-2 weeks recovery)
- Kershawl Sykes-Martin (hip injury, 1-2 weeks recovery)
- Johnny McNicholl (hamstring injury, 3 weeks recovery)
- Liam Jack (hamstring injury, 6-8 weeks recovery)
- Maloni Kunawave (hamstring injury, 6-8 weeks recovery)
- Cooper Roberts (fibula injury, 6-8 weeks recovery)
- Cullen Grace (knee injury, status to be confirmed)
Fijian Drua
- No injuries reported
Highlanders
- Fabian Holland (shoulder injury, status to be confirmed)
- Saula Ma’u (shoulder injury, 8 weeks recovery)
- Xavier Tito-Harris (hamstring injury, 2 weeks recovery)
- Stanley Solomon (shoulder injury, 2 weeks recovery)
- Finn Hurley (foot injury, 5 weeks recovery)
- Andrew Knewstubb (quadriceps injury, 2 weeks recovery)
- Dylan Pledger (ACL injury, out for the season)
Moana Pasifika
- Augustine Pulu (calf injury)
- Jimmy Tupou (elbow injury)
- Niko Jones (foot injury)
- Ola Tauelangi (back injury)
- Tupou Afungia (neck injury)
- Paula Latu (knee injury)
- Tevita Latu (knee injury)
NSW Waratahs
- Austin Durbidge (forearm injury)
- Angus Scott-Young (calf injury)
- Eamon Doyle (ankle injury)
Queensland Reds
- Filipo Daugunu (injury status not specified)
- Massimo De Lutiis (injury status not specified)
- Carter Gordon (resting)
- Tom Lynagh (resting)
- Will McCulloch (injury status not specified)
- Tate McDermott (injury status not specified)
- Heremaia Murray (injury status not specified)
- Josh Nasser (injury status not specified)
- Kalani Thomas (injury status not specified)
- Ben Volavola (injury status not specified)
- Harry Wilson (injury status not specified)
Western Force
- NicDolly (knee injury, short-term)
- Doug Phillipson (knee injury, long-term)
- Feao Fotuaika (foot injury, medium-term)
- Dylan Pietsch (foot injury, short-term)
- Darby Lancaster (thigh injury, short-term)
- Alex Harford (shoulder injury, long-term)
Now is the perfect time to update your Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific team! Be sure to include your favorite players for round one. You can sign up and participate in Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy here.
