Super rugby round 18 means that we have reached the final round of the regular and while some teams have already qualified for the playoffs mathematically all but three teams can still make it.
The Crusaders, Jaguares, Brumbies, and Hurricanes have all sealed places while the Bulls and Lions look to be in a strong position.
In our current form rankings which is based upon the last five matches, points scored, points conceded and matches won the Brumbies, Jaguares Hurricanes and Chiefs make up the top four.
All four of these teams have either qualified or are still in the reckoning for the playoffs. The Chiefs have the most to do but can still sneak into the final placings.
Super rugby form rankings
1 Brumbies – L – W – L – L – W – L – B – L – W – W – L – W – W – B – W – W- W –
2 Jaguares – L – W – W – L – L – B – L – W – W – B – W – W – L – W – W – W -W –
3 Hurricanes – W – L – W – W – D – W – L – W – B – W – W – W – W – L – B – W- W –
4 Chiefs – L – L – L – L – D – W – W – B – W – L – L – D – W – L – W – W -B
5 Crusaders – W – W – W – W – D – L – W – W – W – B – W – D – W – D – W – L- W –
6 Stormers – L – W – W – B – W – L – L – L – W – L – W – L – B – D – W – L -W –
7 Bulls – W – L – W – W – B – L – W – L – W – B – L – W – L – W – L – D – D-
8 Lions – W – L – L – W – W – W – B – L – L – W – L – B – W – W – L – W – L-
9 Highlanders – W – W – L – L – D – L – B – L – L – W – W – D – W – L – L -B – D –
10 Waratahs – L – W – B – W – L – W – L – L – B – W – L – L – L – W – L – W- L –
11 Blues – L – L – L – W – B – W – W – W – L – L – B – L – L – W – L – D – L-
12 Reds B- L – L – L – W – W – L – W – L – W – B – W – L – L – L – L – W –
13 Rebels – W – B – W – W – L – L – W – W – L – L – B – L – W – L – W – L -L –
14 Sharks – W – W – L – L – B – W – L – W – L – L – W – D – L – B – W – L -L –
15 Sunwolves – L – L – W – L – L – L – W – L – B – L – L – L – L – B – L – L- L –
Highlanders v Waratahs Super Rugby Preview
The Highlanders have played the Waratahs 24 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Highlanders have won 9 matches, lost 15 times and drawn none.
The Highlanders 9 wins out of 24 matches gives them a record of winning 38% of their matches against the Waratahs regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played at Invercargill which is effectively home for the Highlanders and the venue where the teams have met just once before.
In that one match played at Invercargill, the Highlanders won 26-10 and this was in 2010.
In general terms, the Highlanders have had home advantage over the Waratahs 11 times and they have won 5 and lost six times. This gives the Highlanders a record of winning 46% of their matches against the Waratahs at home.
The average score when the Highlanders play the Waratahs at home is : Highlanders 22 Waratahs 22.
The Highlanders have won the last four matches against the Waratahs at home and that includes the 2010 match at Invercargill. The last time the Waratahs beat the Highlanders away from home was in 2008.
Average score: Highlanders 21 Waratahs 26
Last five results
Sat, 21 Jul 2018 Elim Highlanders v Waratahs 23-30Sydney
Sat, 19 May 2018 Highlanders v Waratahs 12-41 Sydney
Sat, 27 May 2017 Highlanders v Waratahs 44-28 Dunedin
Fri, 18 Mar 2016 Highlanders v Waratahs 30-26 Sydney
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 Semi Highlanders v Waratahs 35-17 Sydney
Highlanders overall record against the Waratahs
Played 24 , Wins 9 , Losses 15 , Draws 0
Match Officials and details
Date : Friday 14 June
Venue : Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Kick Off local: 19:35
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1:Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2: James Munro
TMO : Glenn Newman
Teams
Highlanders
1.Ayden Johnstone, 2.Liam Coltman, 3.Tyrel Lomax, 4.Jackson Hemopo, 5.Tom Franklin, 6.Liam Squire, 7.James Lentjes, 8.Luke Whitelock (c), 9.Aaron Smith, 10. Josh Ioane, 11 Tevita Li, 12. Teihorangi Walden,13. Rob Thompson, 14. Waisake Naholo,15. Josh McKay
Replacements: 16. Ash Dixon, 17. Daniel Lienert-Brown,18. Siate Tokolahi, 19. Josh Dickson, 20. Shannon Frizell, 21. Kayne Hammington,22. Marty Banks, 23. Elliot Dixon
Waratahs
15 Alex Newsome, 14 Cam Clark, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Lalakai Foketi, 11 Curtis Rona, 10 Mack Mason, 9 Nick Phipps (c), 8 Michael Wells, 7 Will Miller, 6 Hugh Sinclair, 5 Tom Staniforth, 4 Ned Hanigan, 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Damien Fitzpatrick, 1 Harry Johnson-Holmes
Replacements: 16 Andrew Tuala, 17 Rory O’Connor, 18 Shambeckler Vui, 19 Ryan McCauley, 20 Jed Holloway, 21 Jack Dempsey, 22 Jake Gordon, 23 Tautalatasi Tasi
Rebels v Chiefs Super Rugby Preview
The Rebels have played the Chiefs 6 times in Super rugby since 2011 and the Rebels have won 1 matches, lost 5 times and drawn none.
The Rebels 1 win in 6 matches gives them a record of winning 17% of their matches against the Chiefs regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played in Melbourne which is home for the Rebels and the venue where the teams have met 3 times.
In those 3 matches played in Melbourne, the Rebels have won 1 matches and lost 2. This gives the Rebels a record of winning 33% of their matches against the
Chiefs at home.
The average score when the Rebels play the Chiefs in Melbourne is : Rebels 21 Chiefs 27.
The Chiefs won the last match against the Rebels in Melbourne and the Rebels have not won in the city in these matches since 2015.
Average score: Rebels 17 Chiefs 30
Last five results
Fri, 17 Mar 2017 Rebels v Chiefs 14-27 Melbourne
Sat, 21 May 2016 Rebels v Chiefs 15-36 Hamilton
Sat, 02 May 2015 Rebels v Chiefs 16-15 Melbourne
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 Rebels v Chiefs 16-22 Hamilton
Fri, 03 May 2013 Rebels v Chiefs 33-39 Melbourne
Rebels overall record against the Chiefs
Played 6, Wins 1, Losses 5, Draws 0
Match Officials and details
Date: Friday 14 June
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick Off local: 19:45
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Ref 1: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 2: Graham Cooper
TMO: George Ayoub
Teams
Rebels
15 Dane Haylett-Petty (c), 14 Reece Hodge, 13 Tom English, 12 Billy Meakes, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Isi Naisarani, 7 Richard Hardwick, 6 Angus Cottrell, 5 Luke Jones, 4 Matt Philip, 3 Jermaine Ainsley, 2 Anaru Rangi, 1 Tetera Faulkner
Replacements: 16 Jordan Uelese, 17 Matt Gibbon, 18 Sam Talakai, 19 Ross Haylett-Petty, 20 Rob Leota, 21 Michael Ruru, 22 Matt Toomua, 23 Campbell Magnay
Chiefs
1. Atu Moli ,2. Nathan Harris ,3. Angus Ta’avao ,4. Brodie Retallick ,5. Tyler Ardron ,6. Lachlan Boshier ,7. Sam Cane (c),8. Pita Gus Sowakula ,9. Brad Weber ,10. Jack Debreczeni ,11. Sean Wainui ,12. Alex Nankivell ,13. Anton Lienert-Brown ,14. Shaun Stevenson ,15. Solomon Alaimalo
Replacements : 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho,17. Aidan Ross ,18. Nepo Laulala,19. Jesse Parete ,20. Mitchell Jacobson ,21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi ,22. Marty McKenzie ,23. Tumua Manu
Jaguares v Sunwolves Super Rugby Preview
The Jaguares have played the Sunwolves twice in Super rugby since 2016 and the Jaguares have won one match and lost one.
That gives the Jaguares a record of winning 50% of their matches against the Sunwolves regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played in Buenos Aires which is home for the Jaguares and the venue where the Jaguares beat the Sunwolves.
The last time these teams met was in 2017 and the Jaguares won.
Average score: Jaguares 37 Sunwolves 38
Last two results
Sat, 06 May 2017 Jaguares v Sunwolves 46-39 Buenos Aires
Sat, 23 Apr 2016 Jaguares v Sunwolves 28-36 Tokyo
Jaguares overall record against the Sunwolves
Played 2 , Wins 1, Losses 1, Draws 0
Match Officials and details
Date : Friday 14 June
Venue : Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
Kick Off local: 19:10
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Ref 1:Nick Briant
Assistant Ref 2:Juan Pablo Federico
TMO :Marius Jonker
Teams
Jaguares
15 Joaquin Tuculet, 14 Sebastian Cancelliere, 13 Matías Orlando, 12 Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias (c), 11 Santiago Carreras, 10 Domingo Miotti, 9 Felipe Ezcurra, 8 Rodrigro Bruni, 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamón, 6 Tomas Lezana, 5 Lucas Paulos, 4 Guido Petti, 3 Enrique Pieretto, 2 Julián Montoya, 1 Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro
Replacements: 16 Santiago Socino, 17 Juan Pablo Zeiss, 18 Santiago Medrano, 19 Marcos Kremer, 20 Francisco Gorrisen, 21 Tomas Cubelli, 22 Juan Cruz Mallia, 23 Matias Moroni
Sunwolves
15 Semisi Masirewa, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Josh Timu, 12 Timothy Lafaele, 11 Hosea Saumaki, 10 Hayden Parker, 9 Jamie Booth, 8 Ben Gunter, 7 Shuhei Matsuhashi, 6 Tyota Hasegawa, 5 Tom Rowe, 4 Mark Abbott, 3 Conan O’Donnell, 2 Nathan Vella, 1 Masakata Mikami
Replacements: 16 Jaba Bregvadze, 17 Shogo Miuru, 18 Tamuka Asahara, 19 Yuya Odo, 20 Masakatsu Nishikawa, 21 Keisuke Uchida, 22 Takuya Yamasawa, 23 Jason Emery
Hurricanes v Blues Super Rugby Preview
The Hurricanes have played the Blues 31 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Hurricanes have won 16 matches, lost 14 times and drawn one.
The Hurricanes 16 wins out of 31 matches gives them a record of winning 52% of their matches against the Blues regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played in Wellington which is home for the Hurricanes and the venue where the teams have met 12 times.
In those 12 matches played in Wellington the Hurricanes have won 6 matches and lost 5 and drawn one. This gives the Hurricanes a record of winning 50% of their matches against the Blues at home.
The average score when the Hurricanes play the Blues in Wellington is : Hurricanes 28 Blues 29
The Hurricanes have won the last three matches against the Blues in Wellington and the Blues have not won in the city since 2013.
Average score: Hurricanes 26 Blues 26
Last five results
Fri, 10 May 2019 Hurricanes v Blues 22-12 Auckland
Sat, 07 Jul 2018 Hurricanes v Blues 42-24 Wellington
Fri, 11 May 2018 Hurricanes v Blues 36-15 Auckland
Sat, 15 Apr 2017 Hurricanes v Blues 28-24 Auckland
Sat, 02 Jul 2016 Hurricanes v Blues 37-27 Wellington
Hurricanes overall record against the Blues
Played 31, Wins 16, Losses 14, Draws 1
Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 15 June
Venue : Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Kick Off local: 19:35
Referee: Glen Jackson
Assistant Ref 1:Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2:Mike Fraser
TMO : Glenn Newman
Teams
Hurricanes
15 James Marshall, 14 Ben Lam, 13 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 12 Danny Toala, 11 Salesi Rayasi, 10 Jackson Garden-Bachop, 9 Richard Judd, 8 Gareth Evans, 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 6 Reed Prinsep, 5 Isaia Walker-Leawere, 4 Kane Le’aupepe, 3 Ross Geldenhuys, 2 Dane Coles (c), 1 Fraser Armstrong
Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Chris Eves, 18 Alex Fidow, 19 Liam Mitchell, 20 Ardie Savea, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Fletcher Smith, 23 Jonah Lowe
Blues
1 Alex Hodgman, 2 James Parsons, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 5 Scott Scrafton, 6 Dalton Papalii, 7 Blake Gibson (c), 8 Akira Ioane; 9 Augustine Pulu, 10 Otere Black, 11, Rieko Ioane, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 13 Tanielu Tele’a, 14 Caleb Clarke, 15 Melani Nanai.
Replacements : 16 Leni Apisai, 17 Hisa Sasagi, 18 Lua Li, 19 Tom Robinson, 20 Josh Goodhue, 21 Jonathan Ruru, 22 Harry Plummer, 23 Ma’a Nonu.
Brumbies v Reds Super Rugby Preview
The Brumbies have played the Reds 32 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Brumbies have won 23 matches, lost 8 times and drawn one.
The Brumbies 23 wins out of 32 matches gives them a record of winning 72% of their matches against the Reds regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played in Canberra which is home for the Brumbies and the venue where the teams have met 17 times.
In those 17 matches played in Canberra the Brumbies have won 14 matches and lost 3. This gives the Brumbies a record of winning 82% of their matches against the Reds at home.
The average score when the Brumbies play the Reds in Canberra is : Brumbies 33 Reds 15.
The Brumbies have won the last four matches against the Reds in Canberra and the Reds have not won in the city since 2014.
The Bookies have given the Reds an 8 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Average score: Brumbies 28 Reds 16
Last five results
Sun, 24 Mar 2019 Brumbies v Reds 14-36 Brisbane
Sat, 07 Apr 2018 Brumbies v Reds 45-21 Canberra
Fri, 02 Mar 2018 Brumbies v Reds 10-18 Brisbane
Fri, 07 Jul 2017 Brumbies v Reds 15-16 Brisbane
Sat, 08 Apr 2017 Brumbies v Reds 43-10 Canberra
Brumbies overall record against the Reds
Played 32, Wins 23, Losses 8, Draws 1
Match Officials and details
Date: Saturday 15 June
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick Off local: 19:45
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 1: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 2: Graham Cooper
TMO: James Leckie
Teams
Brumbies
15 Tom Banks, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Irae Simone, 11 Tom Wright, 10 Christian Leali’ifano (c), 9 Joe Powell, 8 Lachlan McCaffrey, 7 Jahrome Brown, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 Scott Sio
Replacements:16 Connal McInerney, 17 James Slipper, 18 Leslie Leuluaialii-Makin, 19 Murray Douglas, 20 Pete Samu, 21 Ryan Lonergan, 22 Jordan Jackson-Hope, 23 Len Ikitau
Reds
1. JP Smith ,. Alex Mafi ,3. Taniela Tupou , 4. Izack Rodda, 5. Harry Hockings, 6. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 7. Liam Wright, 8. Angus Scott-Young, 9. Scott Malolua, 10. Matt McGahan, 11. Filipo Daugunu, 12. Samu Kerevi (c), 13. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 14. Jock Campbell,15. Bryce Hegarty
Replacements: 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa , 17. Ruan Smith, 18. Gav Luka,19. Caleb Timu, 20. Scott Higginbotham, 21. Moses Sorovi, 22. Duncan Paia’aua, 23. Sefa Naivalu
Stormers v Sharks Super Rugby Preview
The Stormers have played the Sharks 29 times in Super rugby since 1998 and the Stormers have won 14 matches, lost 15 times and drawn one.
The Stormers 14 wins out of 29 matches gives them a record of winning 48% of their matches against the Sharks regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played in Cape Town which is home for the Stormers and the venue where the teams have met 14 times.
In those 14 matches played in Cape Town the Stormers have won 8 matches and lost 6. This gives the Stormers a record of winning 57% of their matches against the Sharks at home.
The average score when the Stormers play the Sharks in Cape Town is : Stormers 22 Sharks 20.
The Stormers won the last match against the Sharks in Cape Town but these teams have alternated wins through the last 7 matches. If the trend continues the Sharks will win this weekend.
Average score: Stormers 20 Sharks 20
Last five results
Sat, 02 Mar 2019 Stormers v Sharks 16-11 Durban
Sat, 07 Jul 2018 Stormers v Sharks 27-16 Cape Town
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 Stormers v Sharks 17-24 Durban
Sat, 27 May 2017 Stormers v Sharks 10-22 Durban
Sat, 12 Mar 2016 Stormers v Sharks 13-18 Cape Town
Stormers overall record against the Sharks
Played 29, Wins 14 , Losses 15 , Draws 0
Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 15 June
Venue : Newlands, Cape Town
Kick Off local: 15:05
Referee: AJ Jacobs
Assistant Ref 1:Cwengile Jadezweni
Assistant Ref 2:Divan Uys
TMO : Willie Vos
Teams
Stormers
15 Dillyn Leyds, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Josh Stander, 9 Jano Vermaak1, 8 Jaco Coetzee, 7 Johan du Toit, 6 Ernst van Rhyn, 5 Chris van Zyl, 4 Cobus Wiese, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff (c)
Replacements:16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Corne Fourie, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 David Meihuizen, 20 Chris Massyn, 21 Justin Phillips, 22 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 23 Dan Kriel
Sharks
15. Aphelele Fassi 14. Sbu Nkosi 13. Lukhanyo Am 12. Andre Esterhuizen 11. Makazole Mapimpi 10. Robert du Preez 9. Louis Schreuder (c) 8. Daniel du Preez 7. Tyler Paul 6. Jacques Vermeulen 5. Hyron Andrews 4. Ruben van Heerden 3. Coenie Oosthuizen 2. Kerron van Vuuren 1. Tendai Mtawarira
Replacements: 16. Cullen Collopy 17. Mzamo Majola 18. Thomas du Toit 19. Gideon Koegelenberg 20. Luke Stringer 21. Cameron Wright 22. Jeremy Ward 23. Rhyno Smith
Bulls v Lions Super Rugby Preview
The Bulls have played the Lions 26 times in Super rugby since 1998 and the Bulls have won 15 matches, lost 11 times and drawn none.
The Bulls 15 wins out of 26 matches gives them a record of winning 58% of their matches against the Lions regardless of venue.
This weekend the match will be played in Pretoria which is home for the Bulls and the venue where the teams have met 13 times.
In those 13 matches played in Pretoria the Bulls have won 8 matches and lost 5. This gives the Bulls a record of winning 62% of their matches against the Lions at home.
The average score when the Bulls play the Lions in Pretoria is : Bulls 35 Lions 31.
The Lions have the last two matches against the Bulls in Pretoria but the eight before that were all won by the Bulls.
The Bookies have given the Lions a 2 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Average score: Bulls 29 Lions 28
Last five results
Sat, 02 Mar 2019 Bulls v Lions 30-12 Johannesburg
Sat, 14 Jul 2018 Bulls v Lions 12-38 Johannesburg
Sat, 03 Mar 2018 Bulls v Lions 35-49 Pretoria
Sat, 20 May 2017 Bulls v Lions 14-51 Johannesburg
Sat, 28 May 2016 Bulls v Lions 20-56 Pretoria
Bulls overall record against the Lions
Played 26, Wins 15 , Losses 11 , Draws 0
Match Officials and details
Date : Saturday 15 June
Venue : Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick Off local: 17:15
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant Ref 1:Egon Seconds
Assistant Ref 2: Stefan Geldenhuys
TMO :Christie du Preez
Teams
Bulls
15. Warrick Gelant,14. Cornal Hendricks,13. Johnny Kotze ,12. Burger Odendaal ,11. Rosko Specman,10. Handré Pollard (c),9. Andre Warner ,8. Duane Vermeulen,7. Hanro Liebenberg,6. Marco van Staden,5. RG Snyman,4. Jannes Kirsten ,3. Trevor Nyakane,2. Jaco Visagie ,1. Lizo Gqoboka
Replacements: 16. Johan Grobbelaar ,17. Simphiwe Matanzima,18. Wiehahn Herbst ,19. Eli Snyman ,20. Ruan Steenkamp,21. Ivan van Zyl,22. Manie Libbok,23. Divan Rossouw
Lions
15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Tyrone Green, 13 Lionel Mapoe, 12 Elton Jantjies, 11 Aphiwe Dyantyi, 10 Shaun Reynolds, 9 Ross Cronje, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Cyle Brink, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Rhyno Herbst, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Malcolm Marx (c), 1 Dylan Smith
Replacements: 16 Jan-Henning Campher, 17 Nathan McBeth, 18 Johannes Jonker, 19 Reinhard Nothnagel, 20 Marnus Schoeman, 21 Dillon Smit, 22 Wandisele Simelane, 23 Courtnall Skosan
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