The ninth edition of Swyftx Super Rugby Women's kicks off on Saturday afternoon with five clubs in the title race and the competition more unpredictable than ever before.
A sprint – not a marathon – is required in the seven-week competition with players looking to impress at the domestic level with international spots up for grabs later in the year.
Watch every second of the 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Women's season live and on demand via Stan Sport.
The NSW Waratahs return as defending champions and are chasing a third-straight title but will be the hunted with four other clubs vying to take them down.
The winner of Super Rugby Women’s will host New Zealand's Super Rugby Aupiki champions at Leichhardt Oval to complete the season.
Super Rugby Aupiki in New Zealand kicks off on June 13.
Keep up to date with the draw, results and live ladder via the fixtures page at rugby.com.au
Super Rugby Women’s kicked off in 2018, featuring five clubs.
NSW won the first four titles, including during a COVID-19-affected year in 2020.
In 2021, a Presidents XV was introduced for a season before Fijian Drua entered the competition.
The Drua won the next two competitions, becoming the only team in Super Rugby Women’s history to defeat the NSW Waratahs in a match.
The Waratahs rebounded in 2024, defeating the Drua 50-14 in the decider at Ballymore.
The six-team competition was reduced to five with Melbourne Rebels exiting ahead of the 2025 season, with the Waratahs again lifting the trophy.
NSW Waratahs winger Maya Stewart is the all-time leading points and try-scorer and in Super Rugby Women’s history with 42 tries (210 points).
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- ACT Brumbies - @BrumbiesRugby
- Fijian Drua - @Fijian_Drua_OIfficial
- NSW Waratahs - @NSWWaratahs
- Queensland Reds - @RedsRugby
- Western Force - @WesternForce
Ashley Fernandez, Chioma Enyi, Easter Savelio, Iris Verebalavu, Jane Morrison, Jess Grant, Lily Bone, Linda Emelio, Martha Fua, Millie Parker, Rayna Ellis, Siokapesi Palu Sekona, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tania Naden, Tenniah Papa, Tessa Good, Thalia Uilelea, Wako Kitano, Anne Fernandez de Corres, Ash Bishop, Bonnie Brewer, Ella Ryan, Faitala Moleka, Georgie Hayes, Ivania Wong, Makenna Ravouvou, Manu'a Moleka, Merania Paraone, Paula Lee Goin, Savannah Roberts-Hickling, Sonrae Lui.
Keri Lawavou, Elesi Saukuru, Karalaini Naisewa, Tiana Robanakadavu, Zipporah Sorokacika, Bitila Tawake, Keleni Marawa, Selai Naliva, Alfreda Fisher, Carletta Yee, Karavaki Lutumaibau, Mereoni Nakesa, Nunia Daunimoala, Vilisi Tivalele, Salaseini Railumu, Manuqalo Komaitai, Sulita Waisega, Evivi Senikarivi, Kolora Lomani, Imeri Nai, Salanieta Kinita, Varanisese Qoro, Josivini Naihamu, Merewairita Neivosa, Ruth Raketekete, Vika Nakacia, Vani Arei, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Atelaite Buna, Aqela Raitubu, Ivamere Nabura, Michella’e Stolz, Litiana Vueti, Repeka Tove.
Ruby Anderson, Emily Chancellor, Annabelle Codey, Piper Duck, Grace Gillies, Taj Heald, Brianna Hoy, Seneti Kilisimasi, Atasi Lafai, Kaitlan Leaney, Brittany Merlo, Tahlia Morgan, Leilani Nathan, Nicole Nathan, Bridie O’Gorman, Faliki Pohiva, Emily Robinson, Adiana Talakai, Siusiuosalafai (Nancy) Volkman, Edie Burke, Waiaria Ellis, Rosie Ferguson, Georgina Friedrichs, Caitlyn Halse, Martha Harvey, Tia Hinds, Paris Ingegneri, Pleuni Keivit, Desiree Miller, Makenzi Nelson, Piper Simons, Maya Stewart, Lusiana Vesikula, Amelia Whitaker.
Jemma Bemrose, Dillyn Blackburn, Bree-Anna Browne, Hayley Glass, Zoe Hanna, Ella Hopper, Tanya Kalounivale, Eva Karpani, Matauimalo Malele Lafeta, Tiarah Minns, Tiarna Molloy, Jordan Neal, Sarah Riordan, Deni Ross, Zophronia Setu, Vineta Teutau, Lucy Thorpe, Mary Tuaana, Charlie Brigstocke, Lori Cramer, Briana Dascombe, Sarah Dougherty, Margaux Duces, Piper Flynn, Akira Kelly, Kaelyn Passi, Evie Sampson, Aroha Spillane, Caitlin Urwin, Harmony Vatau, Ava Wereta, Charity Wightman-Beaven.
Katalina Amosa, Zoe Elliott, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Chiharu Nezuka, Alapeta Ngauamo, Hannah Palelei, Allana Sikimeti, Braxton Walker, Nami Dickson, Michaela Leonard, Sera Naiqama, Seina Saito, Anneka Stephens, Kahurangi Sturmey, Sofaia Talemaira, Pia Tapsell, Taylor Waterson, Ai Dickson, Grace Freeman, Nicole Ledington, Samantha Wood, Atawhai Hotene, Ngamihi Monk, Trilleen Pomare, Cecilia Smith, Kylah-Rey Tuheke Kupa, Adi Vani Buleki, Halley Derera, Teiana Mainwaring, Ella Pietsch, Brooklyn Teki Joyce, Aiysha Wigley.
- Saturday 6 June: Waratahs v Drua at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney (2:05pm AEST)
- Sunday 7 June: Reds v Brumbies at Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane (1:05pm AEST)
Bye: Western Force
- Saturday 13 June: Drua v Force at Prince Charles Park, Nadi (12:05pm AWST / 2:05pm AEST)
- Sunday 14 June: Brumbies v Waratahs at Viking Park, Canberra (2:05pm AEST)
Bye: Queensland Reds
- Saturday 20 June: Drua v Brumbies at Prince Charles Park, Nadi (12:05pm AEST)
- Saturday 20 June: Force v Reds at Wanneroo Rugby Club – Field 1 (2:05pm AWST / 4:05pm AEST)
Bye: NSW Waratahs
- Saturday 27 June: Reds v Drua at Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane (2:05pm AEST / 4:05pm GMT)
- Saturday 27 June: Force v Waratahs at Tompkins Park, Perth (2:05pm AWST / 4:05pm AEST)
Bye: ACT Brumbies
- Sunday 5 July: Brumbies v Force at Viking Park, Canberra (12:00pm AWST / 2:05pm AEST)
- Sunday 5 July: Waratahs v Reds at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney (4:05pm AEST)
Bye: Fijian Drua
The weekend of July 17-19 - venues and kick-off times to be confirmed. Teams finishing first and second after regular season to host.
The weekend of July 24-26 - venues and kick-off times to be confirmed. Highest-ranked team to win semi-finals to host decider.
- Saturday 1 August - Winner of Super Rugby Women's v Winner of Super Rugby Aupiki - Leichhardt Oval, Sydney (kick off time TBC)
