Hurricanes vs. Highlanders Predictions - Super Rugby Week 15 2026

We have Hurricanes vs. Highlanders predictions for Super Rugby Week 15 on Saturday, May 23 at 5:05pm at Sky Stadium in Wellington.

We love an all-New Zealand game, and it’s always an exciting contest between the ‘Canes and Highlanders.

Best Bet

Highlanders +21.5 @ $1.90

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We can’t remember the last time the Highlanders got a +21.5 start from bookmakers, so we’re jumping on the underdogs.

They were no match for the Chiefs last week, but it was a closer game than it looked, and they are good enough to keep it close against the Hurricanes, who are due a downturn after scoring 97 points in their last two games.

It will come down to defence for the Highlanders, who should have won more games than their record shows this season. They lost a few games at the death, so they could have easily been in the playoffs with a bit of luck.

It comes down to pride for the visitors, so if they hang around in the first half, they should have enough heart to cover the +21.5 spread for punters. It’s a big head start for the southern franchise, who wouldn’t won’t to fold up easily at the end of the season.

Same Game Multi

Highlanders +21.5, Kini Naholo Anytime Try Scorer, Jonah Lowe Anytime Try Scorer, Over 57.5 Points @ $9.25

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Kini Naholo is proving his worth recently with five tries from his last five games, including a double two weeks ago. He is on fire for the Hurricanes, and the $1.58 odds are good enough to boost Super Rugby SGM odds.

Punters get big odds for Jonah Lowe to score at $2.65. He is the Highlanders’ leading hope to score a try, and with four tries from his last four games, we’re surprised by the generous odds available with bookmakers.

Given the attacking threats across the park, over 57.5 points is a good Super Rugby SGM pick.

Best Value Bet

Hurricanes 1-12 @ $4.40

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There hasn’t been much money come for the Hurricanes 1-12, but we’re more than happy to snap up the value odds.

We expect the Hurricanes to win outright, but we also expect the Highlanders to play well and keep it close in Wellington.

Punters get $4.40 for the Hurricanes to win by 1-12 points, which is a value bet.

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