The 2019 Super rugby tournament kicks off this weekend on Friday 15 February and as it is a Rugby world cup year the tournament will run uninterrupted so there will be no break.
There are 18 regular rounds of Super rugby and the Super rugby qualifiers (or quarter-finals) begin on the weekend starting 22 June.
The Saturday 6 July will take play on July 6.
As Super rugby kicks off this weekend we thought you might want to look at the squads for the 2019 Super rugby season.
There are 15 teams again and they are split into three geographic conferences.
Australian Super Rugby Conference:
Brumbies, Rebels, Reds, Waratahs, Sunwolves
New Zealand Super Rugby Conference:
Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders, Hurricanes
South African Super Rugby Conference:
Bulls, Lions, Sharks, Stormers, Jaguares
Each of the 15 Super Rugby teams will play 16 matches in their regular season. These 16 matches will include eight matches against teams in their own conference (home and away) and four matches against teams from each of the other Conferences (home or away).
So, here are the 2019 Super rugby squads
Australian super rugby squads for 2019
Brumbies 2019 Super rugby squad
Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Sam Carter, Tom Cusack, Murray Douglas, Blake Enever, Folau Fainga’a, Vunipola Fifita, Ben Hyne, Leslie Leulua’iali’i-Makin, Joshua Mann-Rea, Lachlan McCaffrey, Connal McInerney, David Pocock, Tom Ross, Peter Samu, Scott Sio, James Slipper, Darcy Swain, Rob Valetini
Backs: Tom Banks, Mack Hansen, Wharenui Hawera, Len Ikitau, Jordan Jackson-Hope, Bayley Kuenzle, Tevita Kuridrani, Christian Lealiifano, Noah Lolesio, Ryan Lonergan, Matt Lucas, Andy Muirhead, Chance Peni, Joe Powell, Toni Pulu, Irae Simone, Henry Speight, Lausii Taliauli, Tom Wright
New players: Vunipola Fifita, Tom Ross, James Slipper, Murray Douglas, Pete Samu, Bayley Kuenzle, Len Ikitau, Noah Lolesio, Irae Simone, Tom Wright, Toni Pulu
Players who have left: Ben Alexander, Mees Erasmus, Nic Mayhew, Faalelei Sione, Robbie Abel, Richie Arnold, Michael Oakman-Hunt (short-term contract), Lolo Fakaosilea, Isi Naisarani, Kyle Godwin, Andrew Smith, James Dargaville, James Verity-Amm
Rebels 2019 Super rugby squad
Forwards: Jermaine ANew playersley, Adam Coleman, Angus Cottrell, Ben Daley, Mees Erasmus, Pone Faamausili, Tetera Faulkner, Richard Hardwick, Ross Haylett-Petty, Luke Jones, Sam Jeffries, Rob Leota, Matt Philip, Isi Naisarani, Anaru Rangi, Hugh Roach, Fereti Saaga, Sam Talakai, Jordan Uelese, Brad Wilkin
Backs: Quade Cooper, Tom English, Will Genia, Harrison Goddard, Dane Haylett-Petty, Reece Hodge, Marika Koroibete, Jack Maddocks, Campbell Magnay, Billy Meakes, Michael Ruru, Matt To’omua, Sione Tuipulotu, Semisi Tupou
New players: Mees Erasmus, Hugh Roach, Luke Jones, Brad Wilkin, Isi Naisarani, Quade Cooper, Matt To’omua, Campbell Magnay
Players who have left: Laurie Weeks, Geoff Parling, Colby Fainga’a, Lopeti Timani, Amanaki Mafi, Jack Debreczeni, Jack McGregor, Dave Horwitz, Henry Hutchison, Sefa Naivalu, Tayler Adams
Reds 2019 Super rugby squad
Forwards: Angus Blyth, Feao Fotuaika, Scott Higginbotham, Harry Hockings, Harry Hoopert, Adam Korczyk, Gavin Luka, Efi Ma’afu, Alex Mafi, Fraser McReight, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Izack Rodda, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, JP Smith, Ruan Smith, Caleb Timu, Taniela Tupou, Harry Wilson, Liam Wright
Backs: Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu, Will Eadie, Chris Feauai-Sautia, Jack Hardy, Bryce Hegarty, Samu Kerevi, Tate McDermott, Matt McGahan, Sefa Naivalu, Duncan Paia’aua, Jordan Petaia, Moses Sorovi, Hamish Stewart,Teti Tela, Aidan Toua, James Tuttle
New players: Gavin Luka, Efi Maafu, Fraser Mcreight, Harry Wilson, Matt McGahan, Jock Campbell, Will Eadie, Sefa Naivalu, Bryce Hegarty
Players who have left: Sef Faagase, James Slipper, Markuz Vanzati, Andrew Ready, Kane Douglas, Michael Gunn, Reece Hewat, George Smith, Quade Cooper, Jono Lance, Ben Lucas, Lachlan Maranta, Eto Nabuli, Jayden Ngamanu, Izaia Perese, Nick Frisby, Karmichael Hunt
Sunwolves 2019 Super rugby squad
New players: Pauliasi Manu, Sam Prattley, Hiroshi Yamashita, Tom Rowe, Mark Abbott, Dan Pryot, Kara Pryor, Hendrik Tui, Sean McMahon, Jamie Booth, Phil Burleigh, Jamie Henry, Rene Ranger
Players who have left: Nika Khatiashvili
Forwards: Mark Abbott, Asaeli Ai Valu, Jaba Bregvadze, Ben Gunter, Grant Hattingh, Uwe Helu, Kazuki Himeno, Shota Horie, Keita Inagaki, Koo Ji-won, Pieter Labuschagné, Michael Leitch, Pauliasi Manu, Craig Millar, James Moore, Yusuke Niwai, Sam Prattley, Dan Pryor, Kara Pryor, Ed Quirk, Tom Rowe, Atsushi Sakate, Hendrik Tui, Wimpie van der Walt, Hencus van Wyk, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Alex Woonton, Hiroshi Yamashita
Backs: Jamie Booth, Phil Burleigh, Jason Emery, Kenki Fukuoka, Shane Gates, Jamie Henry, Lomano Lemeki, Michael Little, Semisi Masirewa, Rikiya Matsuda, Yutaka Nagare, Ryoto Nakamura, Hayden Parker, Rene Ranger, Hosea Saumaki, Kaito Shigeno, Fumiaki Tanaka, Will Tupou, Keisuke Uchida, Gerhard van den Heever
Waratahs 2019 Super rugby squad
New players: Rory O’Connor, Le Roux Roets, John Folau, Karmichael Hunt
Players who have left: Paddy Ryan, Matt Sandell, Kalivate Tawake, Hugh Roach, Kelly Meafua, Brad Wilkin, Mick Snowden (short-term), Irae Simone, Andrew Kellaway, Taqele Naiyaravoro
Cameron Clark (Northern Suburbs), Adam Ashley-Cooper (TBC), Kurtley Beale (Eastern Suburbs), Angus Bell (Sydney University), Jack Dempsey (Gordon), Ben Donaldson (Randwick), BJ Edwards (Eastern Suburbs), Damien Fitzpatrick (Eastwood), Lalakai Foketi (Eastern Suburbs), Israel Folau (Sydney University), John Folau (TBC), Bernard Foley (Sydney University), Jake Gordon (Sydney University), Ned Hanigan (Randwick), Will Harris (Eastern Suburbs), Will Harrison (Randwick), Jed Holloway (Southern Districts) Michael Hooper (Manly), Karmichael Hunt (TBC), Harry Johnson-Holmes (Sydney University), Sekope Kepu (Randwick), Tolu Latu (Sydney University), Mack Mason (Eastern Suburbs), Ryan McCauley (Eastern Suburbs), Will Miller (Northern Suburbs), Alex Newsome (Eastern Suburbs), Rory O’Connor (Warringah), Nick Phipps (Sydney University), James Ramm (Randwick), Tom Robertson (Sydney University), Le Roux Roets (TBC), Curtis Rona (TBC), JP Sauni (Parramatta), Mitch Short (Randwick), Rob Simmons (Randwick), Hugh Sinclair (Northern Suburbs), Tom Staniforth (Eastern Suburbs), Rory Suttor (Sydney University), Lachlan Swinton (Sydney University), Patrick Tafa (Northern Suburbs), Chris Talakai (Sydney University), Andrew Tuala (TBC), Shambeckler Vui (Southern Districts), Cody Walker (Eastern Suburbs), Michael Wells (Northern Suburbs), Jeremy Williams (Eastern Suburbs)
New Zealand super rugby squads for 2019
Blues 2019 Super Rugby squad
Props: Alex Hodgman, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Sione Mafileo, Marcel Renata, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tu’ungafasi
Hookers: Leni Apisai, Matt Moulds, James Parsons
Locks: Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Josh Goodhue, Jacob Pierce, Scott Scrafton, Patrick Tuipulotu
Loose forwards: Jed Brown, Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Tom Robinson, Hoskins Sotutu, Jimmy Tupou
Scrumhalves: Sam Nock, Augustine Pulu, Jonathan Ruru
Flyhalves: Otere Black, Stephen Perofeta, Harry Plummer
Centres: Levi Aumua, TJ Faiane, Ma’a Nonu, Tanielu Tele’a, Sonny Bill Williams
Outside Backs: Caleb Clarke, Michael Collins, Matt Duffie, Rieko Ioane, Melani Nanai, Jordan Trainor
Chiefs 2019 Super Rugby squad
Props: Kane Hames, Aidan Ross, Reuben O’Neill, Nepo Laulala, Atu Moli, Sosefo Kautai, Angus Ta’avao
Hookers: Nathan Harris Liam Polwart, Samisoni Taukei’aho
Locks: Brodie Retallick, Tyler Ardron, Laghlan McWhannell, Michael Allardice, Fin Hoeata
Loose forwards: Mitchell Brown, Taleni Seu, Sam Cane, Mitchell Karpik, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson, Pita Gus Sowakula
Scrumhalves: Brad Weber, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Jonathan Taumateine
Flyhalves: Damian McKenzie, Tiaan Falcon, Jack Debreczeni
Centres: Alex Nankivell, Anton Lienert-Brown, Tumua Manu, Bailyn Sullivan
Outside backs: Solomon Alaimalo, Sean Wainui, Ataata Moeakiola, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Shaun Stevenson, Marty McKenzie
Crusaders 2019 Super Rugby squad
Props: Michael Alaalatoa, Harry Allan, Owen Franks, Oliver Jager, Joe Moody, Tim Perry
Hookers: Ben Funnell, Andrew Makalio, Codie Taylor
Locks: Scott Barrett, Quinten Strange, Luke Romano, Sam Whitelock
Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Mitchell Dunshea, Billy Harmon, Kieran Read, Tom Sanders, Jordan Taufua, Matt Todd
Scrumhalves: Mitchell Drummond, Ereatara Enari, Bryn Hall
Flyhalves: Brett Cameron, Mitchell Hunt, Richie Mo’unga
Centres: Tim Bateman, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Ngane Punivai
Outside backs: George Bridge, Israel Dagg, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Leicester Faingaanuku, Will Jordan, Manasa Mataele
Highlanders 2019 Super Rugby squad
Hookers: Liam Coltman, Ash Dixon, Ray Niuia
Props: Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Iosefa-Scott, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Tyrel Lomax, Sef Fa’agase
Locks: Tom Franklin, Jackson Hemopo, Paripari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Jack Whetton
Loose forwards: Luke Whitelock, Liam Squire, James Lentjes, Dillon Hunt, Marino Mikaele Tu’u, Shannon Frizell, Elliot Dixon
Scrumhalves: Aaron Smith, Kayne Hammington, Folau Fakatava
Flyhalves: Bryn Gatland, Josh Ioane, Marty Banks
Centres: Rob Thompson, Patelesio Tomkinson, Teihorangi Walden, Richard Buckman, Matt Faddes, Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Outside Backs: Waisake Naholo, Tevita Li, Tevita Nabura , Josh McKay, Ben Smith
Hurricanes 2019 Super Rugby squad
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Ricky Riccitelli
Props: Fraser Armstrong, Chris Eves, Alex Fidow, Ben May, Toby Smith, Jeff To’omaga-Allen
Locks: James Blackwell, Geoff Cridge, Sam Lousi, Liam Mitchell, Isaia Walker-Leawere
Loose forwards: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, Gareth Evans, Vaea Fifita, Sam Henwood, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep, Ardie Savea
Scrumhalves: Finlay Christie, Richard Judd, TJ Perenara
Flyhalves: Beauden Barrett, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Fletcher Smith
Centres: Vince Aso, Wes Goosen, Ngani Laumape, Billy Proctor, Matt Proctor
Outside backs: Jordie Barrett, Ben Lam, Jonah Lowe, Nehe Milner-Skudder, James Marshall, Salesi Rayasi
South African super rugby squads for 2019
Bulls 2019 Super rugby squad
Matthys Basson, Lizo Gqoboka, Madot Mabokela, Simphiwe Matanzima, Nqoba Mxoli,
Trevor Nyakane, Dayan van der Westhuizen, Conraad van Vuuren, Frans van Wyk,
Schalk Brits, Johan Grobbelaar, Edgar Marutlulle, Jaco Visagie, Lood de Jager,
Jason Jenkins, RG Snyman, Hendre Stassen, Tim Agaba, Thembelani Bholi, Nick
de Jager, Carel du Preez, Jannes Kirsten, Paul Schoeman, Roelof Smit, Ruan Steenkamp,
Muller Uys, Marco van Staden, Hanro Liebenberg, Jano Venter, Duane Vermeulen,
Theo Maree, Embrose Papier, Ivan van Zyl, Andre Warner, Marnitz Boshoff, Manie
Libbok, Handre Pollard, Stedman Gans, JT Jackson, Johnny Kotze, Jesse Kriel,
Franco Naude, Burger Odendaal, Dylan Sage, Cornal Hendricks, Travis Ismaiel,
Duncan Matthews, Rosko Specman, Jade Stighling, Warrick Gelant, Divan Rossouw
Jaguares 2019 Super rugby squad
Agustin Creevy, Bautista Ezcurra, Bautista Delguy, Diego Fortuny, Domingo Miotti,
Emiliano Boffelli, Enrique Pieretto, Franco Molina, Gaspar Baldunciel, Guido
Petti Pagadizabal, Gonzalo Bertranou, Ignacio Mendy, Javier Diaz, Javier Ortega
Desio, Jeronimo de la Fuente, Joaquin Diaz Bonilla, Joaquin Tuculet, Juan Cruz
Mallia, Juan Pablo Zeiss, Juan Manuel Leguizamon, Julian Montoya, Lucas Paulos,
Lucio Sordoni, Marcos Kremer, Martin Landajo, Matias Alemanno, Matias Moroni,
Matias Orlando, Mayco Vivas, Nahual Tetaz Chaparro, Pablo Matera, Ramiro Moyano,
Rodrigo Bruni, Santiago Carreras, Santiago Chocobares, Santiago Garcia Botta,
Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias, Santiago Grondona, Santiago Medrano, Sebastian Cancelliere,
Tomas Cubelli, Tomas Lavanini, Tomas Lezana
Lions 2019 Super rugby squad
Jacobie Adriaanse, Johannes Jonker, Danie Mienie, Sti Sithole, Dylan Smith, Malcolm Marx, Lourens Erasmus, Rhyno Herbst, Robert Kruger, Marvin Orie, Cyle Brink, Hacjivah Dayimani, Len Massyn, Marnus Schoeman, Kwagga Smith, Warren Whiteley, Ross Cronje, Nic Groom, Dillon Smit, Elton Jantjies, Shaun Reynolds, Lionel Mapoe, Harold Vorster, Ruan Combrinck, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Courtnall Skosan, Madosh Tambwe, Andries Coetzee, Sylvian Mahuza
Sharks 2019 Super rugby squad
Andre Esterhuizen, Andrew Evans, Aphelele Fassi, Armand van der Merwe, Cameron Wright, Chiliboy Ralepelle, Coenraad Oosthuizen, Courtney Winnaar, Curwin Bosch, Daniel du Preez, Dylan Richardson, Fezokuhle Mbatha, Gideon Koegelenberg, Grant Williams, Hyron Andrews, Jacobus van Wyk, Jacques Vermuelen, Jean-Luc du Preez, Jeremy Ward, JJ van der Mescht, John-Hubert Meyer, Juan Schoeman, Khuthuzani Mchunu, Kwanda Dimaza, Leolin Zas, Louis Schreuder, Lubabalo Mtembu, Luke Stringer, Lukhanyo Am, Lwazi Mvovo, Makazole Mapimpi, Marius Louw, Muller du Pelssis, Mzamo Majola, Phendulani Buthelezi, Philip van der Walt, Rhyno Smith, Robert du Preez, Ruan Botha, Ruben van Heerden, Sanele Nohamba, Sibusiso Nkosi, Tendai Mtawarira, Thomas du Toit, Tyler Paul, Wian Vosloo
Stormers 2019 Super rugby squad
Kwenzo Blose, Neethling Fouche, Steven Kitshoff, Michael Kumbirai, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, Alistair Vermaak, Bongi Mbonambi, Scarra Ntubeni, Chad Solomon, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Salmaan Moerat, JD Schickerling, Ernst van Rhyn, Chris van Zyl, Johan du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Chris Massyn, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Cobus Wiese, Nama Xaba, Juarno Augustus, Jaco Coetzee, Kobus van Dyk, Paul de Wet, Herschel Jantjies, Justin Phillips, Jano Vermaak, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Joshua Stander, Damian Willemse, Damian de Allende, Daniel du Plessis, JJ Engelbrecht, Dan Kriel, Ruhan Nel, EW Viljoen, Dillyn Leyds, Sergeal Petersen, Duncan Saal, Seabelo Senatla, Edwill van der Merwe, Craig Barry, SP Marais
