Super Rugby Pacific 2026 Expert Betting Predictions

We have expert betting tips for the Super Rugby Pacific season, where the New Zealand teams have a stranglehold on rugby betting markets.

The Chiefs, Crusaders, Blues, and Hurricanes are at the top of the market, with the Brumbies and Reds the best of the Australian teams.

Super Rugby Pacific Tips & Predictions

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Best Bet

Crusaders @ $3.25

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It’s almost impossible to rule out the Crusaders from winning the Super Rugby title. They turn up every year with a good team, and they are being respected in betting markets on the second line at $3.25.

They didn’t have the best regular season last year, but they still managed to win the title. Their experience in playing big games counts for plenty, and they don’t need their All Black stars to have a successful year.

Success is ingrained into the Crusaders at an early age, and it’s why they keep producing the goods. We’re backing them to win, and they could play another Kiwi team in the final.

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Next Best

Blues @ $8.00

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Backing the Blues over the last 10 years is akin to burning your money, but we’re giving the Aucklanders one last chance to put everything together.

They always have a good team on paper, but a lack of professionalism can cost them at times. However, they should be well-coached in 2026, and with the players on the roster, they can score an upset over the other Kiwi teams.

Winning early in the year is always key for the Blues, who face the Chiefs in their opening game. That could set the tone, and if the Blues can beat the tournament favourites at Eden Park, the $8 will firm to around $5 with bookmakers.

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Best Value

Brumbies @ $14.00

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We predict the Brumbies being the best of the Australian teams, and they are at longer odds than expected.

Despite not having the strength of the Kiwi rosters, the Brumbies always find ways to be relevant in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, and this could be one of those years, especially with test positions up for grabs.

Australia is needing a few of the Brumbies players to step up before the World Cup, and this year could see them rise to the occasion. They are always a risky bet, but the $14 odds make them a worthwhile inclusion.

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Best Upset

Highlanders @ $14.00

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The Highlanders are often considered as the worst of the New Zealand teams, but there were signs of life in 2025.

It didn’t have much of an impact on the ladder, but there were off-field problems going on, and those are seemingly solved ahead of this year.

With the likes of Jake Te Hiwi and Jona Nareki in the backline, points should be on offer, and their attack could go under the radar. There is a sense of confidence with the young team, and they could give the competition a shakeup.

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.