Rugby Union

See below for our expert Super Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for Round 11 this weekend as we head to Christchurch for Super Round! Crusaders vs Waratahs Friday, 7:35pm | One NZ Stadium, Christchurch Crusaders -16.5 ($1.90) The Crusaders suffered another defeat last week, losing to the Force 26-31 to drop to a 4-5 record this season. That has them in sixth on the ladder, and it was clear last week just how much they’re missing the likes of Will Jordan, David Havili, Ethan Blackadder, and Codie Taylor, as they threw away a 19-0 lead to fall behind in…

See below for our expert Super Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for Round 10 this weekend! Blues vs Highlanders Friday, 7:05pm | Eden Park, Auckland Blues -14.5 ($1.90) The Blues’ four-game win streak came to a dramatic halt on Saturday, losing their top-of-the-table battle against the Hurricanes 19-42. The hosts’ free-flowing and attack-focused style of play kept the Blues on the back foot for most of the night, before the game became somewhat of a blowout in the final 20 minutes. As the second-best defensive team in the competition heading into the game, the Aucklanders looked second-rate on that…

See below for our expert Super Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for Round 9 this weekend! Highlanders vs Brumbies Friday, 7:05pm | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Highlanders ($2.05) The Highlanders got back to winning ways in Round 7, beating Moana Pasifika 39-19. It was a red-hot start to the game from the Landers, as their main strike weapon Caleb Tangitau did it again, opening the scoring by bustling through a couple of would-be tacklers for his sixth try of the season. Tangitau then added his second try 20 minutes later, before Jona Nareki pulled off a 50-22 and then…

See below for our expertSuper Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for Round 8 this weekend! Crusaders vs Fijian Drua Friday, 7:05pm | Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch Crusaders -25.5 ($1.90) The Crusaders picked up a 50-21 demolition of Moana Pasifika before heading into their bye last week, in what was an ideal performance before a week off. The Crusaders were made to work for the win, leading just 17-14 halftime, but when they got going, they looked unstoppable. Leicester Fainga’anuku scored just minutes after entering the game and his try seemed to ignite the visitors, as they scored 28 points…

See below for our expertSuper Rugby Pacific tips and best bets for Round 7 this weekend! Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Friday, 7:05pm | North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Highlanders -15.5 ($1.90) Moana Pasifika were on the wrong end of a blowout again last Saturday, losing to the Crusaders 21-50. Once again, Moana were in the fight early on, and even led 14-12 for five minutes midway through the first half, before heading into the sheds down 14-17. Things quickly turned ugly for MP from there, however, as they conceded five second half tries to see the game quickly slip away from…