Super Rugby Pacific has today launched the Legends XV, a fan-voted campaign to select the greatest players from 30 years of Super Rugby.
Fans will get the chance to settle some of Super Rugby’s great debates. Brumbies Adam Ashley-Cooper or Waratahs Adam Ashley-Cooper? Is there room for both George Smith and Richie McCaw in one XV? And how much should winning a title influence who earns a place among the all-time greats?
The campaign will run in two phases, building excitement for the start of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season on Friday, February 13.
How the Legends XV works
The Legends XV is decided through a two-phase voting process, beginning at club level before moving to a competition-wide fan vote.
Phase One: Club Legends XV
Phase one takes place within each club.
Each of the 11 current Super Rugby Pacific clubs will shortlist players from their history for each position from 1 to 15. Fans will vote to decide who makes their club’s greatest-ever team, forming that club’s Club Legends XV.
Once voting is complete, the player who wins each position at their club will progress to the second phase.
Phase Two: Super Rugby Legends XV
Phase two is the competition-wide vote, beginning on February 9.
The position winners from each Club Legends XV will go head-to-head, with fans voting to determine the greatest player in each position across the entire 30-year history of Super Rugby.
To ensure the full history of Super Rugby is represented, one wildcard player per position will also be included from teams that are no longer part of the competition.
One position will be voted on each week. Weekly contenders will be announced on Mondays, with results revealed each Sunday.
When will the final team be revealed?
At the conclusion of the campaign, the final Legends XV will be unveiled as the definitive, fan-voted team celebrating 30 years of Super Rugby.
How to get involved
Fans can follow their club and Super Rugby Pacific social channels for all key information and updates.