ACT Brumbies are set to face off against NSW Waratahs in Round 12 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season this Saturday as they look to close the gap with the leaders Chiefs and Crusaders.
With six wins and four losses, the Brumbies are third on the ladder. They were defeated 29-35 by the Hurricanes last week - a setback for their top-two hopes and the chance to host the finals.
Moreover, the Brumbies' fortress at the GIO Stadium has shown vulnerability this season, losing two of the four matches played here. Previously, they had a dominant run of winning 16 out of the 17 matches at the venue.
The Waratahs return to action after a bye in Round 11, looking to bounce back from a 28-14 defeat to the Fijian Drua in their last outing. They are currently seventh on the ladder with three losses in the last five games.
Waratahs will be confident after ending a 13-game losing streak against the Brumbies last month, beating them 28-23. Can the Waratahs make it two in a row over their opponents, or will the Brumbies reassert their dominance in the rivalry?
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling and live streaming information ahead of this match.
How to watch ACT Brumbies vs. Waratahs: TV channel, free live stream
Free-to-air channel: 9Gem
Live stream: Stan Sport
The ACT Brumbies vs. Waratahs match will air on 9Gem and can be streamed on Stan Sport.
ACT Brumbies vs. Waratahs start time
This match takes place at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Australia, and kicks off on Saturday, May 3 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Saturday, May 3 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Saturday, May 3 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, May 3 | 5:35 p.m. |
ACT Brumbies vs. Waratahs team list
| ACT Brumbies team list | Waratahs team list |
1. James Slipper 2. Billy Pollard 3. Allan Alaalatoa (c) 4. Nick Frost 5. Tom Hooper 6. Rob Valetini 7. Rory Scott 8. Tuaina Taii Tualima 9. Ryan Lonergan 10. Noah Lolesio 11. Corey Toole 12. David Feliuai 13. Len Ikitau 14. Andy Muirhead 15. Tom Wright
16. Lachlan Lonergan 17. Lington Ieli 18. Feao Fotuaika 19. Lachlan Shaw 20. Luke Reimer 21. Klayton Thorn 22. Declan Meredith 23. Ollie Sapsford | 1. Angus Bell 2. Ethan Dobbins 3. Daniel Botha 4. Hugh Sinclair (co-c) 5. Ben Grant 6. Rob Leota 7. Jamie Adamson 8. Langi Gleeson 9. Jake Gordon (co-c) 10. Lawson Creighton 11. Triston Reilly 12. Joey Walton 13. Lalakai Foketi 14. Andrew Kellaway 15. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
16. Mahe Vailanu 17. Tom Lambert 18. Taniela Tupou 19. Miles Amatosero 20. Leafi Talataina 21. Teddy Wilson 22. Tane Edmed 23. Henry O'Donnell |
Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 schedule 2025
Friday, May 2
- Blues vs. Force (5.05 p.m. AEST)
Saturday, May 3
- Fijian Drua vs. Reds (12.05 p.m. AEST)
- Hurricanes vs. Chiefs (5.05 p.m. AEST)
- Brumbies vs. Waratahs (7:35 p.m. AEST)
Sunday, May 4
- Highlanders vs. Moana (1.35 p.m. AEST)
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