Round 3 of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is complete and we are starting to see some genuine separation forming on the ladder. In this blog we will cover the round 4 fixtures from a betting angle.
ROUND 3 RESULTS RECAP
Moana Pasifika 19–35 Western Force – I left this one alone but money had come for Pasifika from -1.5 to -5.5 so a good result for the bookies
Queensland Reds 31–14 Highlanders – I was unable to watch this one thank goodness as was on the Highlanders ML. Money had come for the Reds so a popular result for punters I think
Fijian Drua 25–20 Hurricanes – I liked the Drua plus and they came from behind to win the game in tough conditions
Chiefs 33–43 Crusaders – Chiefs were leading 21-7 and then Crusaders ran in 36 unanswered points – crazy. I landed the Drua and Crusaders handicap double at 5/2.
ACT Brumbies 30–27 Blues – I went for Blues to win at just over 2/1 and they failed to close the game out – what a disappointment. I populated a 58/1 multiple with Drua, Crusaders, Blues all to win while compiling the newsletter but I forgot to take it – the heartbreak had the Blues hel on would have been real.
LEAGUE TABLE UPDATE
After three rounds, the ACT Brumbies have established themselves as the early pace-setters, sitting top of the table with a perfect 3-from-3 record and a commanding points differential. They are the only unbeaten side with three wins on the board and already have a small buffer at the summit.
The NSW Waratahs remain unbeaten as well, winning both of their opening fixtures to sit second on the ladder with a game in hand.
The Chiefs occupy third spot after three rounds, followed by the Hurricanes in fourth, who have played one fewer match. The Blues and Queensland Reds round out the top six, both having split their opening results and showing signs of inconsistency.
Further down the table, the Crusaders and Highlanders are locked on five points apiece after three matches, while the Western Force, Fijian Drua, and Moana Pasifika are still searching for momentum after difficult starts to the campaign.
I will be back later today with my round 4 handicap projections.