New Zealand Franchises Secure Super Rugby Pacific Clean Sweep As Hurricanes And Blues Dominate Round Six Action

The Hurricanes and Blues dominate their Australian and Pacific rivals to stay atop the Super Rugby Pacific ladder as NZ teams go undefeated.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Hurricanes Maintain Pole Position With Reds Rout

The Hurricanes justified their status as title favorites by delivering an eight-try masterclass against the Reds in Wellington. The 52-14 result marked the Hurricanes’ 11th consecutive victory over the Queensland side, a streak dating back to 1998. Winger Fehi Fineanganofo was the standout performer, crossing for a hat-trick within the first hour as the hosts ruthlessly punished Reds turnovers in the midfield. Hurricanes captain Du’Plessis Kirifi, returning from a calf injury, emphasized that the team’s physical defensive effort served as the cornerstone for their free-flowing attacking displays. According to coaching staff, this third 50-plus score of the season confirms the Hurricanes as the most potent offensive unit in the competition.

Blues Forward Pack Overpowers Gritty Drua

At Eden Park, the Blues secured a 40-15 victory over the Fijian Drua, largely due to a dominant performance from their forward contingent. Hookers Bradley Slater and Codemeru Vai were instrumental in the win, with Slater scoring twice via a rolling maul that the Drua struggled to contain. Despite an early second-half lead for the visitors, the Blues utilized their superior depth and tactical discipline to pull away in the final quarter. The match featured a length-of-the-field try from Payton Spencer, son of Blues legend Carlos Spencer, which effectively sealed the bonus-point win. The result keeps the Blues in second place, trailing the Hurricanes only on points difference.

Chiefs Overcome Force Resilience In Perth

The Chiefs managed to avoid a major upset at HBF Park, securing a 24-14 win over a determined Western Force side. The Force managed to level the scores at 14-14 early in the second half, threatening to derail the Chiefs' campaign. However, the visitors demonstrated their tactical maturity by holding firm while down to 14 men following a yellow card to Ollie Norris. A rolling maul try from Samisoni Taukei’aho and a late penalty from Damian McKenzie provided the necessary buffer to secure the points. This victory lifts the Chiefs to fifth on the ladder with a 4-2 record, while the Force remain in second-to-last place.