Week 15 of the 2025 Super Rugby Competition begins this Friday, May 23rd, with two exciting matches. Below, we break down each game from a betting perspective.
In the Outright Betting market, the Chiefs lead as slight favourites at 2.40, closely trailed by the Crusaders at 3.00. The Brumbies sit at 8.00, with odds of 10.00 or higher for the remaining teams
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CRUSADERS vs HIGHLANDERS – Click here to bet
The Crusaders have slipped to third on the Super Rugby 2025 table, tied with the second-placed Chiefs at 41 points. Having played 12 matches, they’ve secured an impressive 9 wins and suffered only 3 losses. Last weekend, they faced the Waratahs in a hard-fought away match, clinching a well-earned 48-33 victory.
Meanwhile, the Highlanders continue to struggle as the tournament nears its final group stage round. Sitting at the bottom of the standings, they’ve won just 3 of their 12 matches, losing 9. In their latest outing against the Hurricanes, they put up a spirited fight on opposition turf but fell short, losing 24-20 in a tightly contested match decided by a mere 4 points
Head-to-Head
The Crusaders head into the weekend with the clear head-to-head advantage over the Highlanders due to winning 4 of their last encounters with the Highlanders being triumphant just once. The last time they met was in April when the Crusaders put in a huge shift to win the game 43-10 on the road.
Betting and Verdict
The Crusaders trade short at 1.14 to win with the Highlanders at 7.00 and the draw 41.00.
Handicap: Crusaders [-15.5]
The Crusaders should be too strong for the Highlanders who have nothing to play for and I think they will beat this handicap which doesn’t seem that big when you consider they won by 33 points in Dunedin.
BET: Crusaders -15.5 at 1.91
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REDS vs HURRICANES – Click here to bet
The Reds have experienced a late-season dip, dropping to fourth on the Super Rugby 2025 ladder. After 12 matches, they’ve secured 7 wins, 5 losses, and 4 bonus points. In Round 14, they faced a high flying Brumbies side and, despite a decent effort, fell short in a 24-14 defeat on the road.
Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have staged an impressive turnaround, steadily climbing to fifth place, just 2 points behind the Reds. Across their 12 matches, they’ve recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses, boasting a points difference of +50. On Friday, they battled hard against the Highlanders, securing a crucial 4-point victory, buoyed by their home crowd.
Head-to-Head
The Hurricanes have not been beaten by the Reds for over a decade, remaining undefeated across their last 9 matchups. The last game was played in March 2024 where the game was drawn at 33-33 when the final whistle sounded, they then went into extra time and the Hurricanes scored a try to edge the match 38-33 at home.
Betting and Verdict
The Reds are priced as slight favourites at 1.95 with the Hurricanes at 2.05 and the draw 26.00.
Handicap: Reds [-0.5]
The Hurricanes have plenty of momentum and I expected them to start this game as slight favourites so will back them to win the match.
BET: Hurricanes win at 2.05
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
