Blues vs Hurricanes predictions, May 16, 2026

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As the Blues prepare to face the Hurricanes on May 16, 2026, at their home ground, both teams bring contrasting recent form into this Super Rugby clash. The Blues have secured victories in three of their last five matches, showcasing a resilient attack but struggling with consistency at times. In contrast, the Hurricanes have emerged triumphant in four of their last five outings, indicating a higher level of performance and cohesion on the field.

The match presents a tactical battle where the Hurricanes, favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.56, are likely to leverage their faster backline and strategic kicking game to exert pressure on the Blues. On the other hand, the Blues, priced at 2.43, can exploit their physicality in set-pieces, looking to dominate the collisions and create scoring opportunities through powerful forwards.

Statistical insights suggest a strong likelihood of an away win, with a model prediction indicating a 59.6% probability for the Hurricanes compared to 37.2% for the Blues. A predicted final score of 27:32 hints at a closely contested match. Ultimately, while recent form favors the Hurricanes, the unpredictability of rugby ensures that anything can happen when these two storied franchises meet on the pitch.

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Blues 33.5%

Draw 4.5%

Hurricanes 62%

Prediction (the most likely score): 26:32

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.75	21	1.47
	2.91	18	1.45
	2.75	21	1.4

Latest Results

08.05.26 Crusaders Rugby – Blues Rugby – 36:20 02.05.26 Moana Pasifika – Blues Rugby – 19:45 25.04.26 Blues Rugby – Reds Rugby – 36:33 OT 17.04.26 Blues Rugby – Highlanders Rugby – 47:40 11.04.26 Hurricanes Rugby – Blues Rugby – 42:19

09.05.26 Moana Pasifika – Hurricanes Rugby – 17:50 01.05.26 Hurricanes Rugby – Crusaders Rugby – 38:31 25.04.26 Hurricanes Rugby – Brumbies Rugby – 45:12 18.04.26 Chiefs Rugby – Hurricanes Rugby – 22:17 OT 11.04.26 Hurricanes Rugby – Blues Rugby – 42:19

Facts

A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals))

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Blues won 3.

Recent performances by Blues have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Hurricanes is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Blues may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Hurricanes will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Blues won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 500:536. (average 25:26.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Blues won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 245:249. (average 24.5:24.9).

Latest Head To Head

11.04.26 Hurricanes Rugby – Blues Rugby – 42:19 05.04.25 Blues Rugby – Hurricanes Rugby – 19:18 01.03.25 Hurricanes Rugby – Blues Rugby – 29:33 11.05.24 Blues Rugby – Hurricanes Rugby – 31:27 09.03.24 Hurricanes Rugby – Blues Rugby – 29:21

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

Quarter-finals

1	Crusaders (2)	Reds (5)	32 : 12
2	Chiefs (1)	Blues (6)	19 : 20
3	Chiefs (1)	Bye
4	Brumbies (3)	Hurricanes (4)	35 : 28

Semi-finals

1	Crusaders (2)	Blues (6)	21 : 14
2	Chiefs (1)	Brumbies (3)	37 : 17

Final

1

Crusaders (2)

Chiefs (1)

16 : 12

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