Super Rugby Round 16 Expert Tips & Predictions

Super Rugby action continues this week with five games, kicking off with Highlanders vs Chiefs on Friday night. It’s the final round of the regular season, so there is everything to play for.

We have Super Rugby betting tips for every game of the season, and there is good value available with the best betting sites in Australia!

Super Rugby Pacific Round 16 Tips

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Friday 30/5/25

5:05pm Highlanders vs Chiefs @ Forsyth Barr Stadium

Betting Tip: Highlanders +13.5 @ $1.90

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The Highlanders have played well without winning all season, and that could be the case again against the Chiefs on Friday night.

They should have beaten the Crusaders last week, but they covered the spread for punters, and that’s all we can ask for. They get +13.5 points against the Chiefs, who surely can’t be as dominant as they were last week against Moana Pasifika.

We expect a close contest in Dunedin.

Chiefs by 10

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7:35pm Brumbies vs Crusaders @ GIO Stadium

Betting Tip: Crusaders @ $2.00

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One of the biggest games of the week is Brumbies vs Crusaders, and we’re backing the Kiwi team to come out with the win.

The Crusaders are a better team than the Brumbies, and although they didn’t play well against the Highlanders last week, they pulled out all the stops late in the game to keep their chances alive at the top of the table.

The Brumbies are a good team, but when it comes to finals-like rugby, class is with the visitors.

Crusaders by 7

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Saturday 31/5/25

2:35pm Blues vs Waratahs @ Eden Park

Betting Tip: Blues -20.5 @ $1.90

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The Waratahs might have won last week, but that came against the Force, and they’re not a good Super Rugby team. They have been horribly inconsistent, in another year that the Waratahs won’t be happy with.

The Blues are due a big performance, and having had a bye last week, they should be refreshed and ready to fire in the final round.

The line is –20.5, which is big, but they’re worth including in Super Rugby picks.

Blues by 24

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5:05pm Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika @ Spark Stadium

Betting Tip: Hurricanes –11.5 @ $1.90

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Moana Pasifika were hammered 85-7 by the Chiefs last week, and it could be a terrible way to end what has been a good season.

They were blown off the park, and coming up against the Hurricanes won’t help their chances. The ‘Canes are due a big performance, and playing at home only helps their chances.

The line is only –11.5, so take the favourites to win.

Hurricanes by 16

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7:35pm Reds vs Fijian Drua @ Suncorp Stadium

Betting Tip: Reds –16.5 @ $1.90

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Money has come for the Reds to cover the spread, and given what’s at stake, they should put the hurt on the Fijian Drua.

The Reds suffered a close loss to the Hurricanes last week, and the Drua comes off a win. However, the Drua don’t play well away from home, so the Reds should take advantage.

We’re happy to back the home side at the big spread.

Reds by 21

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