This week on Stan Sport (20 February 2025)

This week on Stan Sport (20 February 2025) – Tyson Pedro makes his boxing debut against the undefeated Taimoor Khan, the QLD Reds get their season underway in Super Rugby Pacific, Real Madrid and Man City reach fever pitch in the UEFA Champions League, and the World Rugby Sevens returns to Vancouver.

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This week on Stan Sport (20 February 2025)

NOWHERE TO RUN: PEDO v KHAN
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
LIVE ON STAN SPORT FROM 7:00PM AEDT
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Former UFC superstar Tyson Pedro will make his long-awaited boxing debut as he faces undefeated Pakistani sensation Taimoor Khan next Wednesday at Nowhere to Run.

Having announced this week that he has teamed up with Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech, Pedro will face off with Khan for the WBC International Bridgerweight title, with the victor holding a serious claim for a future shot at the WBC World Bridgerweight belt.

At 15-0 with 13 KO’s, the 28-year-old Khan, dubbed ‘Diamond Boy’, offers a serious threat to Pedro’s boxing debut and world title aspirations. After Pedro’s previous opponent Kris Terzievski fled on the day of their scheduled fight last November, this time there will be Nowhere to Run.

Also on the card will be Aussie boxing superstars in Jackson Jon England [17-3] and Alex Leapai Jr [4-0], with the hulking 19-year-old looking to remain perfect as he looks to replicate his famous father’s boxing legacy.

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Stan Sport today announced a three-year extension of the MXGP rights to cover the FIM Motorcross World Championship until the end of the 2027 season.

Having been the exclusive home of MXGP since 2022, this renewal ensures that Australian fans will continue to enjoy live broadcasts of all MXGP events on Stan Sport, including the highly anticipated MXGP of Australia taking place in Darwin on September 21, This will mark the first time the premier championship of motocross racing will return to these shores in 24 years.

The long-awaited local return of the FIM Motocross World Championship will not only feature global superstars, but also the top senior and junior talent that Australia has to offer.

The timing of the return to Australia is particularly significant, as Team Australia made history in 2024 by clinching their first-ever victory at the Monster Energy FIM Motorcross of Nations held at Matterley Basin in the UK. The exceptional performances by riders Hunter Lawrence, Kyle Webster and Jett Lawrence secured Australia’s place at the pinnacle of the MXoN.

The 2025 MXGP season kickstarts on March 3 with the MXGP of Argentina, only on Stan Sport.

ROUND 2

CHIEFS V CRUSADERS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
LIVE & EXCLUSIVE ON STAN SPORT FROM 4:15PM AEDT

Both the Chiefs and Crusaders are flying high after gritty round one derby wins against the Blues and Hurricanes respectively.

Damian McKenzie was in sparkling form for the Chiefs as they upset the defending champions and will again start at fullback in Hamilton.

REDS V MOANA PASIFIKA

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
LIVE & EXCLUSIVE ON STAN SPORT FROM 7:00PM AEDT

Strongman prop Massimo De Lutiis will make his highly anticipated Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Queensland Reds on Friday.

De Lutiis has been named to start at tighthead prop against Moana Pasifika in the round two clash at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

HURRICANES V FIJIAN DRUA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
LIVE & EXCLUSIVE ON STAN SPORT FROM 2:00PM AEDT

The Hurricanes and Drua are both smarting after suffering tight losses against the Crusaders and Brumbies respectively in round one.

Hurrianes lock Isaia Walker-Leawere has been ruled out with concussion, and is replaced in the starting lineup by Hugo Plummer.

HIGHLANDERS V BLUES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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Unwanted All Blacks No.8 Hoskins Sotutu has returned for the Blues as they aim to hit back from their bruising home defeat to the Chiefs.

Sotutu missed the 25-14 loss to the Chiefs at Eden Park with a minor leg injury but will face the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday night.

BRUMBIES V FORCE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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LIVE ON 9GEM (VIC) FROM 7:00PM AEDT
LIVE ON 9GEM (QLD) FROM 6:00PM AEST
LIVE ON 9GEM (SA) FROM 6:30PM ACDT
LIVE ON 9GEM (WA) FROM 4:00PM AWST

The Brumbies have welcomed back Wallabies James Slipper, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Charlie Cale, Len Ikitau and Tom Wright to the starting lineup against the Force.

They were all rested for last weekend’s groundbreaking 36-32 victory over the Drua in Suva, where the Brumbies astonishingly became the first Australian team to win a Super Rugby fixture in Fiji.

KNOCKOUT PHASE PLAY-OFFS – 2ND LEG

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

LIVE & EXCLUSIVE ON STAN SPORT FROM 6:35AM AEDT

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The marquee match-up of the UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase continues as Real Madrid plays host to Man City in the 2nd leg of their epic encounter.

The first match lived up to the hype, resulting in a must-see, back-and-forth match packed with highlights that saw the visitors Real Madrid take a 3-2 lead.

Now the drama moves to Spain, where Madrid not only have the home field advantage, but a one point lead in the aggregate score as the 2024 champions look to progress to the Round of 16.