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Hurricanes Rout Blues 57-21 to Set Up Chiefs Grand Final

The Hurricanes thrashed the Blues 57-21 in Wellington to reach the Super Rugby Pacific final, where they will host the Chiefs on June 20 in an all-New-Zealand decider.

Rugby Union · 6/13/2026

Barrett at Fullback, McKenzie's 150th: Super Rugby Semis Loom

The Hurricanes host the Blues and the Chiefs face the Crusaders in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals, with Beauden Barrett named at fullback and Damian McKenzie set for his 150th cap.

Rugby Union · 6/10/2026

All-Kiwi Super Rugby Semis Set as Blues' Wildcard Draws Fire

The Chiefs beat the Reds 46-24 and the Crusaders downed the Blues 52-31 to set up an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific semi-final line-up, though the Blues' 'lucky loser' reprieve has sparked debate.

Rugby Union · 6/6/2026

Hurricanes Host Brumbies as Super Rugby Pacific Finals Begin

The Hurricanes open the Super Rugby Pacific finals against the Brumbies, with Crusaders v Blues and Chiefs v Reds to follow - and a lucky-loser rule that keeps the lower seeds alive.

Rugby Union · 6/1/2026

Sititi Stars as Chiefs Sign Off With 59-34 Rout of the Blues

Wallace Sititi captained the Chiefs to a 59-34 demolition of the Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, ending the visitors' hopes of a home Super Rugby qualifying final.

Rugby Union · 5/31/2026

Crusaders Hunt the Blues for a Home Super Rugby Quarter-Final

Super Rugby Pacific's regular season closes with the top six locked but the seedings still live. The prize on the final weekend is a home quarter-final — and the surging Crusaders are squarely in the hunt.

Rugby Union · 5/27/2026

'Chiefs-Hurricanes Final Still Looks Inevitable': Two Cents Rugby's Power Rankings With Two Rounds Left

Two Cents Rugby's post-Round 14 power rankings have the Hurricanes 'a cut above' Super Rugby Pacific and on a collision course with the Chiefs in the final, with the Blues sliding and the Reds rotating with their playoff spot in mind.

Rugby Union · 5/18/2026

'22 Missed Tackles in One Half': Two Cents Rugby Calls Blues' Eden Park Crisis

Two Cents Rugby's Blues-fan reaction to the 47-26 Eden Park hammering zeroes in on a missed-tackle line that 'is more than the Hurricanes missed in the entire game' — plus Vaea Fifita's return and Fineanganofo's record-equalling try.

Rugby Union · 5/17/2026

'We Gave It to Them': Vern Cotter Owns Blues Meltdown as Canes Run Riot at Eden Park

DSPN's Jamie Wall's post-match read on the Hurricanes' 47-26 demolition of the Blues at Eden Park, including Vern Cotter's blunt acknowledgement that his side handed the game over inside the opening hour.

Rugby Union · 5/17/2026

'Less Funga'anuku Was Tackling the House Down': Two Cents Rugby Charts a Brutal Round 13

Two Cents Rugby has reviewed Super Rugby Pacific's pivotal Round 13, calling the Crusaders' demolition of the Blues, the Chiefs' refereeing controversy in Brisbane and the Highlanders' first-half blitz the defining storylines of the playoff run-in.

Rugby Union · 5/10/2026