Round 11 of Super Rugby Pacific is upon us following another action-packed weekend which included a massive upset and a game that went into extra time. We look at the latest results, how the table is shaping up, project the round 11 handicaps and share some bets as the week progresses.
Handicap Projections for Round 11
Here are my handicap projections for this weekend
Crusaders -14.5 vs Waratahs
Hurricanes -11.5 vs Brumbies
Blues -9.5 vs Reds
Highlanders -17.5 vs Moana Pasifika
Chiefs -31.5 vs Fijian Drua
ROUND 10 RESULTS
Blues 47 v 40 Highlanders – Blues were -15.5 and I was on the Highlanders under19.5 which was never a runner
Waratahs 29 v 14 Moana Pasifika – The Waratahs were -21.5 and I took the under 65.5 based on conditions
Chiefs 22 v 17 Hurricanes – this finished 17-17 and delivered on the either team by 6 or less Tribet play. The Chiefs were marginal favourites at kick off
Brumbies 28 v 33 Fijian Drua – I took Brumbies -19.5 early in the week and the line moved to 23.5 but the Drua pulled off one of the upsets of the season
Western Force 31 v 26 Crusaders – I fancied the Force to win but missed the price and went for a HT/FT play Force/Crusaders and typically it went the other way with the Force coming back to win
LEAGUE TABLE UPDATE
The Chiefs (31 pts) have moved to the top of the table following their win over the Hurricanes and now lead on points difference.
The Hurricanes (31 pts) have a game in hand and remain right there in 2nd despite their loss, while the Blues (29 pts) are close behind in 3rd after a high-scoring win over the Highlanders.
The Brumbies (25 pts) hold 4th spot but will be disappointed after slipping up against the Drua, while the Reds (22 pts) and Crusaders (21 pts) round out the top six.
Just outside the playoff places, the Waratahs (19 pts) have given themselves a chance with a win last weekend and they have a game in hand over the Crusaders, while the Fijian Drua (16 pts) remain in the hunt for a top 6 finish after a big result away from home.
The Highlanders (16 pts) and Western Force (14 pts) will need a strong run to stay in contention, while Moana Pasifika (4 pts) remain anchored at the bottom amidst news that their Super Rugby tenure could be over.
ROUND 11 FIXTURES
Friday 24 April 2026
Crusaders vs Waratahs (09:35)
Saturday 25 April 2026
Hurricanes vs Brumbies (07:05)
Blues vs Reds (09:35)
Sunday 26 April 2026
Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika (04:00)
Chiefs vs Fijian Drua (06:30)
I will be back tonight with my handicap projections for round 11
