2023 Super W season
The 2023 Super W season is the sixth edition of the competition. The season kicked off on 24 March, with the final played on 6 May.[ 1] In a historic first, defending champions, Fijiana Drua , got to play in front of their home crowd in Nadi against the Brumbies on 25 March.[ 1] [ 2]
The Fijiana Drua successfully defended their Super W title when they defeated the Queensland Reds in the grand final, the score was 38–30.[ 3] [ 4]
Each team will play each other once in a round-robin tournament over five rounds, both Semi-Finals is expected to be played at Concord Oval on 30 April in a doubleheader (Queensland Reds vs. New South Wales Waratahs ) with the final to take place on May 6 in Townsville , North Queensland .[ 1] [ 5] [ 6]
Competition
Ladder
Updated to match(es) played on 8 April 2023. Source:
Super W
Regular season
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
7 April 17:05 AEST (UTC+10)
8 April 15:05 AEST (UTC+10)
8 April 17:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Round 4
14 April 17:05 AEST (UTC+10)
16 April 15:05 AEST (UTC+10)
16 April 17:05 AEST (UTC+8 )
Round 5
21 April 17:05 AEST (UTC+10)
22 April 17:05 AEST (UTC+8)
23 April 13:05 AEST (UTC+10)
Finals
Bracket
Semi-finals
30 April 13:05 AEST UTC+10
30 April 15:05 AEST UTC+10
Final
References
^ a b c Williamson, Nathan (22 November 2022). "Super W draw confirmed for 2023 season" . rugby.com.au . Retrieved 28 November 2022 .
^ "Drua make history in Super W win over Brumbies in Nadi" . rugby.com.au . 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023 .
^ Williamson, Nathan (2023-05-06). "Fijian Drua claim back-to-back Super W titles after defeating Reds" . www.rugby.com.au . Retrieved 2023-05-06 .
^ "Fijiana Drua become Super W champions again as Reds suffer more grand final heartache" . ABC News . 2023-05-06. Retrieved 2023-05-06 .
^ "Queensland Reds to host three Buildcorp Super W home games in 2023" . reds.rugby . 22 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022 .
^ Williamson, Nathan (14 December 2022). "Super W Final to be held in Townsville" . rugby.com.au .
^ Smith, Ben (24 March 2023). "Super W: Western Force fight hard, but go down 43–0 to Wallaroos-laden Waratahs in season opener" . Perth Now . Retrieved 28 March 2023 .
^ Almond, Ali (27 March 2023). "Reigning Super W champions the Fijiana Drua are still undefeated after historic home game in Fiji against the Brumbies" . ABC News . Retrieved 28 March 2023 .
^ Mee, Cameron (25 March 2023). "ACT Brumbies taking positives from Super W loss to Fijiana Drua" . The Canberra Times . Retrieved 28 March 2023 .
^ Worthington, Sam (25 March 2023). "Super W round one wrap: Reds, Waratahs, Drua claim victories on historic weekend" . Nine.com.au . Retrieved 28 March 2023 .
^ Wenzel, Murray (31 March 2023). "Parry, Kiwi class shines through in Reds' Super W win" . The Canberra Times . Retrieved 31 March 2023 .
^ Krishant, Naveel (1 April 2023). "Rebels no match for the Fijiana Drua" . Fiji Village . Retrieved 2 April 2023 .
^ Woods, Melissa (1 April 2023). "Fijiana outclass Rebels in Suva Super W clash" . The Canberra Times . Retrieved 2 April 2023 .
^ Mitchell, Alex (1 April 2023). "Waratahs continue Super W dominance against Brumbies" . The West Australian . Retrieved 2 April 2023 .
^ a b "Tahs earn Grand Final revenge, Reds hold off Brumbies after lightning delay" . ESPNscrum . 8 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023 .
^ Wenzel, Murray (7 April 2023). "Reds hold off Brumbies after lightning delay in Super W" . The West Australian . Retrieved 9 April 2023 .
^ Woods, Melissa (8 April 2023). "Western Force beat Rebels to break Super W win drought" . The West Australian . Retrieved 9 April 2023 .
^ "Brumbies snatch victory over Rebels in Super W thriller" . rugby.com.au . Rugby Australia (RA). 14 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023 .
^ Warren, Adrian (16 April 2023). "NSW Waratahs squeeze out Reds in Super W thriller" . The Canberra Times . Retrieved 17 April 2023 .
^ Smith, Ben (17 April 2023). "Super W: Western Force beat Fijian Drua 23–10, notch second win in a row" . The West Australian . Retrieved 17 April 2023 .
^ Woods, Melissa (21 April 2023). "Waratahs remain unbeaten ahead of Super W finals" . The West Australian . Retrieved 24 April 2023 .
^ Walton, Darren (23 April 2023). "Reds post decisive Super W win over defending champs" . Perth Now . Retrieved 24 April 2023 .