[1] The tournament was won by the Crusaders, who defeated the Chiefs 24–13 in the final at Orangetheory Stadium, earning them their second consecutive Super Rugby Aotearoa title, and fifth straight Super Rugby competition title.
[2] The tournament ran parallel to Australia's 2021 Super Rugby AU season, and Super Rugby Trans-Tasman followed the conclusion of both seasons, a crossover tournament featuring each Australian team playing each New Zealand team once, followed by a final.
Goal-line drop outs will be brought in for when an attacking player is held up or knocks the ball on in goal.
When a kick is forced in goal by the defending team then a goal-line drop out will also take place.
|} Man of the Match: Richie Mo'unga[18] Assistant Referees: James Doleman Paul Williams Television match official: Brendon Pickerill Source: Points Source: Tries The following 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa squads have been named.