Hurricanes vs Blues Super Rugby SF Tips - 13 June 2026
Hurricanes host the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. The Hurricanes finished top of the regular-season table. The Blues advanced as the "lucky loser" fourth seed after losing 52-31 to the Crusaders.
- Hurricanes host the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final at Hnry Stadium, Wellington. Kickoff is 09:05 SAST on Saturday 13 June (7:05pm NZST).
- Hurricanes finished top of the regular-season table on 55 points and beat the Brumbies 26-19 in their qualifying final.
- The Blues are the "lucky loser" - they lost 52-31 to the Crusaders in their qualifying final but advance as the highest-ranked losing side. They have to win back-to-back away matches to make the final.
The Hurricanes host the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final at Hnry Stadium, Wellington on Saturday 13 June, kickoff 09:05 SAST. Hurricanes finished top of the table on 55 points and were unbeaten at home all season. The Blues come in as the "lucky loser" fourth seed after losing 52-31 to the Crusaders in their qualifying final - they need to win two away matches in a row to reach the final, the harder route by some distance. Hurricanes beat the Blues 50-17 at Hnry Stadium back in round 11 of the regular season. The market has the home side as heavy favourites. The handicap is the only realistic way in.
The Pick Card
Prices from Hollywoodbets, Betway and Easybet. 18+. T&Cs apply.
| Selection | Bookmaker | Odds | Stake | Operator CTA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes -13.5 Handicap | Hollywoodbets | @1.90 | 3 Units | Visit Site |
| Total Points Over 50.5 | Betway | @1.85 | 2 Units | Visit Site |
| Hurricanes to Win by 14-25 Points | Easybet | @2.85 | 1 Unit | Visit Site |
The Form Line
Hurricanes have been the dominant side in the competition all season. Unbeaten at Hnry Stadium across the regular season, top of the table, and a 26-19 win over the Brumbies in the qualifying final. Hollywoodbets and Betway have Hurricanes at -13.5 to -15.5 across the handicap.
The Blues come into the semi having lost to the Hurricanes, the Chiefs and the Crusaders (twice) in the past month. The attacking quality is there - Caleb Clarke and Mark Telea remain the bright spots - but the defensive numbers have been the story. 59, 47 and 36 points conceded in their last three completed matches. That profile against the Hurricanes at home does not point to a competitive scoreline.
Head to Head
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round 11, 2026 | Hnry Stadium | Hurricanes won 50-17 |
| 2025 | Eden Park | Blues won |
| 2025 | Wellington | Hurricanes won |
Hurricanes won the regular-season meeting between these two by 33 points at the same venue. The Blues have not beaten the Hurricanes at Hnry Stadium in their recent history.
Team News
Hurricanes are expected to start their first-choice XV with the home final on the line. The Blues have rotated less in the playoff window and will lean into their attacking shape, but the back-three threats need quick ball to be a factor and the Hurricanes pack is the wrong opposition to expect that against. Confirmed teamsheets drop Thursday. Check the Easybet match centre for both XVs.
Verdict
Top-seed at home, head-to-head record at the venue, the round-11 fixture going the home side's way by 33, and the Blues defensive numbers all push the same way. The handicap line is long because the points spread looks fair. Total points should go over - Hurricanes will score plenty and the Blues will find tries even in defeat. Three picks: Hurricanes -13.5 with Hollywoodbets, over 50.5 with Betway, and Hurricanes winning margin band with Easybet for the higher-variance play.
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