2012 Super Rugby season

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[1] The Chiefs, based in Hamilton, New Zealand, claimed their first-ever title in the competition's history, defeating the Durban-based Sharks 37–6 in the final held on 4 August at the Chiefs' home of Waikato Stadium.

The top two conference winners, based on table points, receive first-round byes.

2 conference winner hosts the higher surviving seed from the first round, and the No.

[3] Source: sanzarrugby.com Legend: Points breakdown: The overall standings classification system:[4][5] The following fixtures were released on 2 September 2011.