Week 1 Review - What is defence

Welcome to our Week One Super Rugby Review! It’s been a cracking start to the 2025 season, with plenty of action, big results, and some classic Super Rugby chaos. Crowds are reportedly up 38%, though that doesn’t mean much when the Force only managed 5,300 in what was arguably the game of the round against Moana Pasifika—where defense was optional.

We’ll break down all the key moments from Week One, the biggest surprises, and what these results could mean heading into Round Two. Let’s start with the Crusaders vs. Hurricanes—where the underdogs turned things around in style!