| Home team | Hurricanes |
| Away team | Blues |
| Venue | Hnry Stadium |
| Competition | Super Rugby Pacific |
| Kick off time | 8:05 am (UK) |
| Watch Live in the UK | Sky Sports+ |
Hurricanes vs Blues Super Rugby as the top two teams in the competition clash at the Hnry Stadium
The Hurricanes currently hold the advantage in terms of league position as they sit first with the superior points difference. Both teams sit on 25 points and are three points ahead of the Chiefs in third. The losing side would be at risk of dropping below the Chiefs, who sit between the two sides geographically.
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Hurricanes vs Blues confirmed lineups and team news
Hurricanes (1-15):
Numia, Aumua, Tosi, Delany, Dearns, Flanders, Kirifi, Lakai, Roigard, Love, Fineanganofo, Barrett, Proctor, Moorby, Harkin
Replacements (16-23):
Tuputupu, Lauaki, Mafileo, Walker-Leaware, Shields, Iose, Enari, Rova
Blues (1-15):
Tu’ungafasi, Slater, Renata, Beehre, Darry, Clark, Segner, Wrampling-Alec, Christie, Barrett, Clarke, Taele, Lam, Vai, Sullivan
Replacements (16-23):
Mullan, Tupaea, Matenga, Cook, Barnes, Funaki, Ahki, Spencer
Recent Form:
Hurricanes (Home team): W-W-W-W-L
The Hurricanes have won five of their six matches this season, scoring 50 or more points in four of these games this season. In their most recent match, they beat the Reds 52-14. The game saw them score eight tries with four coming in each half. Their defence was also strong, scoring one try in each half.
Blues (Away team): W-W-W-W-L
The Blues have won four matches in a row to bring them to five wins from seven for the season. They have scored 35 or more points in each of the last three games and not scored more than 20 in each of these games. In their last match, they beat the Fijian Drua 40-15 They were 15-14 behind shortly after half-time, but they scored four second half tries to win comfortably. This also saw exciting talent, Payton Spencer score his first Super Rugby try.
Hurricanes vs Blues head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 5th April 2025 | Super Rugby | Blues | 19-18 |
| 1st March 2025 | Super Rugby | Blues | 29-33 |
| 11th May 2024 | Super Rugby | Blues | 31-27 |
| 9th March 2024 | Super Rugby | Hurricanes | 29-21 |
| 27th May 2023 | Super Rugby | Blues | 36-25 |
The Blues have won five of the last six meetings between these teams, although they have typically been close encounters. Each of the last three meetings have been won by the Blues, but only by four or fewer points. The Hurricanes have won two of the last five meetings in the capital against the Blues.
How to watch Hurricanes vs Blues?
Hurricanes vs Blues will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 8 am for an 8:05 am kick-off.
