An expanded Buildcorp Super W featuring six teams, additional fixtures and more double headers than ever before will see Australia’s premier women’s Rugby competition hit new heights in 2022 with all matches ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport.
For the first time in its history, the competition will feature an international presence, with Fijiana Drua joining the five existing Australian Super W sides for the 2022 season.
The 2022 Buildcorp Super W season will kick off with the Western Force hosting the Queensland Reds in a return to Perth on Friday March 4 with a double header at HBF Park, followed by the Melbourne Rebels hosting Fijiana Drua in their first-ever match in the competition on Saturday March 5.
To round out the opening weekend of the competition the Brumbies will host four-time defending champions the NSW Waratahs in a double header at GIO Stadium prior to the Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 clash between their respective men’s sides.
THE FULL BUILDCORP SUPER W DRAW CAN BE FOUND HERE
Each side will play five matches in the regular season with a total of 12 doubleheaders with Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific matches throughout the competition.
The top three teams will progress to the finals with the minor premiers heading straight to the Grand Final. An elimination semi-final between second and third place will take place on 14 April, with the winner progressing to the Grand Final on 24 April.
Rugby Australia Chief Executive Andy Marinos said: “We are on the doorstep of one of the biggest seasons in history for women’s Rugby in Australia and the announcement of this new re-vitalised competition is a testament to that.
“In 2022, Buildcorp Super W will be bigger and more exciting than ever, providing a platform to develop, showcase and celebrate the elite female talent we have across the country.
“We’ve worked closely with our Member Unions to ensure we can deliver more double headers than ever before, providing an opportunity for more fans to connect with their Buildcorp Super W heroes.
“I’d like to thank Buildcorp for their continued support of women’s Rugby in this country and for championing the women’s game. I would also like to thank the Australian Government and Senator the Hon Marise Payne for their support of Fijiana Drua’s inclusion in this program through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This is an exciting new era for women’s Rugby in our region.
“This season of Buildcorp Super W will be vital to growing the depth of women’s talent in Australia and will play a significant role in the preparation of our Wallaroos ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.”
BUILDCORP SUPER W SUMMARY
Format:
- Six teams: Brumbies, Fijiana Drua, Melbourne Rebels, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, and Western Force
- Five regular season matches
- One bye per team
- Three team playoff format (2v3 Semi Final, Winner plays 1 Grand Final)
Total Matches: 17
Season Length: Eight-week season = Six-week regular season, two-week playoff series
Opening match: Friday March 4: Western Force vs Queensland Reds, HBF Park, Perth.
Buildcorp Super W/Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Double Headers
Round 1
- Force vs Reds, Friday 4 March, HBF Park Perth
- Brumbies vs Waratahs, Saturday 5 March, GIO Stadium Canberra
Round 2
- Rebels vs Brumbies, Friday 11 March, AAMI Park Melbourne
- Reds vs Fijiana, Saturday 12 March, Suncorp Stadium Brisbane
- Force vs Waratahs, Sunday 13 March, Leichardt Oval, Sydney
Round 3
- Brumbies vs Reds, Friday 18 March, GIO Stadium Canberra
- Fijiana vs Force, Saturday 19 March, Leichardt Oval, Sydney
- Waratahs vs Rebels, Saturday 19 March, SCG Sydney
Round 5
- Fijiana vs Waratahs, Friday 1 April, TBC
- Reds vs Rebels, Saturday 2 April, Suncorp Stadium Brisbane
Round 6
- Force vs Rebels, Friday 8 April, HBF Park Perth
- Fijiana vs Brumbies, Saturday 9 April, Suncorp Stadium Brisbane
Matches by team:
Brumbies
Rd 1: Waratahs (H)
Rd 2: Rebels (A)
Rd 3: Reds (H)
Rd 4: Bye
Rd 5: Force (H)
Rd 6: Fijiana (A)
Fijiana Drua
Rd 1: Rebels (A)
Rd 2: Reds (A)
Rd 3: Force (H)
Rd 4: Bye
Rd 5: Waratahs (A)
Rd 6: Brumbies (H)
Melbourne Rebels
Rd 1: Fijiana (H)
Rd 2: Brumbies (H)
Rd 3: Waratahs (A)
Rd 4: Bye
Rd 5: Reds (A)
Rd 6: Force (A)
Queensland Reds
Rd 1: Force (A)
Rd 2: Fijiana (H)
Rd 3: Brumbies (A)
Rd 4: Bye
Rd 5: Rebels (H)
Rd 6: Waratahs (H)
NSW Waratahs
Rd 1: Brumbies (A)
Rd 2: Force (H)
Rd 3: Rebels (H)
Rd 4: Bye
Rd 5: Fijiana (A)
Rd 6: Reds (H)
Western Force
Rd 1: Reds (H)
Rd 2: Waratahs (A)
Rd 3 Fijiana (A)
Rd 4: Bye
Rd 5: Brumbies (A)
Rd 6: Rebels (H)
