2025 Super Rugby Champions Final Teams

Though this is the first official Champions Final, the two teams have already gone head-to-head in the 2025 pre-season, with that game ending in a 36-36 draw.

Three Blues players will run out for their 20th Super Rugby Aupiki appearances in this game:

• Chryss Viliko

• Maama Vaipulu

• Jaymie Kolose

Blues v NSW Waratahs:

Blues (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Aldora Itunu, Maiakawanakaulani Roos (c), Maama Vaipulu, Holly Greenway, Taufa Bason, Elizabith Moimoi, Tara Turner, Ruahei Demant, Jaymie Kolose, Sylvia Brunt, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Braxton Sorensen-McGee

Impact: Grace Gago, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Harano Te Iringa, Cheyenne Tuli-Fale, Dajian Brown, Kerri Johnson, Krysten Cottrell, Patricia Maliepo

Unavailable due to injury: Liana Mikaele-Tu'u (foot)

Due to a red card in the Super Rugby Aupiki Grand Final, Eloise Blackwell is subject to judicial proceedings and unavailable for selection

NSW Waratahs (1-15): Bridie O’Gorman, Britt Merlo, Falika Pohiva, Kaitlan Leaney, Annabelle Codey, Nicole Nathan, Emily Chancellor (c), Ruby Anderson, Tatum Bird, Arabella McKenzie, Desiree Miller, Katrina Barker, Georgia Friedrichs, Jade Sheridan, Caitlyn Halse

Impact: Millie Parker, Emily Robinson, Seneti Kilisimasi, Jayjay Taylor, Anahera Hamahona, Martha Harvey, Amelia Whitaker, Waiaria Ellis

Unavailable due to injury: Maya Stewart (concussion), Leilani Nathan (knee), Piper Duck (shoulder), Adiana Talakai (shoulder), Atasi Lafai (knee)

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr

Assistant Referees: Erin Doherty, Andy Morton

TMO: Estelle Whaiapu

Where to watch:

Thursday 17 April, 7:05pm NZT | 5:05pm AEST: Blues v NSW Waratahs – North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 
 
Australia: Stan Sport   
 
All other markets including US, UK and Ireland, Canada: NZR+ (sign-up free here).