The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season gets underway this weekend, with Round 1 offering a strong opening slate across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. This blog keeps an eye on the betting with a betting angle or bet in each game.
This tournament has snuck up on me and I will be relying heavily on the Goodforthegame network for bets on the opening weekend.
BET: Blues v Chiefs
Posted 11 Feb 16h18
Bet: 2 units (1–5) – Blues to win at 35/20 at WSB
The handicap on this game has been tightening, with the +5.5 already gone and the best available line now sitting at Blues +4.5 although they are generally +3.5.
Jacques on our forum has flagged the Blues as big runners this week, and Thursday night’s guest on The Handicap, The Mossman, also makes them favourites.
As mentioned previously, I will be leaning heavily on trusted opinions in the early stages of Super Rugby while form lines settle, and this is a spot where I am happy to get involved early and follow those who have done more research than myself.
I am backing the Blues to get the job done at home.
Round 1 Handicap and Points Lines
Posted 11 Feb
Highlanders +8.5 v Crusaders (56.5)
Waratahs +1.5 v Reds (54.5)
Fijian Drua -8.5 v Moana Pasifika (62.5)
Blues +4.5 v Chiefs
Western Force +1.5 v Brumbies
Outright Betting – Super Rugby Pacific Winner
Chiefs – 3.25
Crusaders – 3.50
Hurricanes – 5.00
Blues – 9.00
Brumbies – 15.00
Highlanders – 15.00
Reds – 17.00
Fijian Drua – 21.00
Waratahs – 34.00
Western Force – 51.00
Moana Pasifika – 200.00
