Last week the Reds delivered the upset of the weekend by beating the Chiefs. They will be going all out this weekend to deliver a second win by beating the Blues.
Before that match kicks off though the Crusaders host the Western Force at home in Christchurch.
On Saturday the Highlanders host the Waratahs, the Brumbies host the Hurricanes and the Chiefs will host the Rebels in Sydney on Sunday.
This Chiefs v Rebels was originally scheduled for Saturday 5 June in Hamilton but is now scheduled to be played in Sydney on Sunday 6 June. This follows the extension of the Melbourne COVID-19 lockdown period as announced by the Victorian state government (Wednesday 2 June) and the uncertainty over international travel between Victoria and New Zealand. The existing travel pause implemented by the New Zealand government captures the Rebels playing group.
It had been hoped that the match could be played in Hamilton, New Zealand, a day later than originally scheduled, on Sunday 6 June, to allow the Rebels to travel to New Zealand from Australia if the various COVID-19 protocols had been lifted. However, the extension of the quarantine restrictions by the Victoria state government and the ongoing uncertainty around the Rebel’s ability to fly to New Zealand has made this impossible.
The match, in line with SANZAR’s contingency planning, will therefore kick-off at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney at 15:00 local time on Sunday 6 June.
In the standings the Blues are still the Trans Tasman leaders and they are closely followed by the Hurricanes who also have 15 points but are separated by points difference.
The Crusaders are still third. They need big wins against the Force and next week the Rebels. The Blues have the Force and the Hurricanes have the Reds next week and it looks like the results of these matches will decide who contests the Trans Tasman final on 19 June.
Crusaders v Western Force Super Rugby Trans Tasman Preview
The Crusaders have played the Western Force 11 times in Super rugby since 2006 and the Crusaders have won 7 matches, lost twice, and drawn twice.
The Crusaders’ 7 wins out of 11 matches gives them a record of winning 64% of their matches against the Western Force regardless of venue.
The average score when the Crusaders play the Western Force is Crusaders 30 Western Force 19.
This weekend the match will be played at home for the Crusaders and they have had home advantage in 5 of the 11 matches.
In those 5 Crusaders’ home matches, they won 4 matches and lost none (there was one draw).
When the Crusaders play the Western Force at home, the average score is Crusaders 38 Western Force 14.
The Crusaders have won four of the last five meetings between these teams.
Average score: Crusaders 30 Western Force 19.
Last five results
2012-07-14 Crusaders 38 – 24 Western Force
2013-04-13 Western Force 16 – 14 Crusaders
2014-05-30 Crusaders 30 – 7 Western Force
2016-04-08 Western Force 19 – 20 Crusaders
2017-03-24 Crusaders 45 – 17 Western Force
Crusaders overall record against the Western Force
Played 11, won 7, lost 2, drawn 2
Match Officials and details
Match: Crusaders v Western Force
Date: Friday 4 June
Venue: Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch
Kick-Off local: 19:05
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
Assistant Ref 1: James Doleman
Assistant Ref 2: Brendon Pickerill
TMO: Chris Hart
Teams
Crusaders
Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Michael Alaalatoa, Scott Barrett (c), Mitchell Dunshea, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Sione Havili Talitui, Cullen Grace, Bryn Hall, Fergus Blake, Leicester Fainga’anuku, David Havili, Braydon Ennor, Manasa Mataele, Will Jordan
Replacements: Nathan Vella, Isileli Tu’ungafasi, Oliver Jager, Luke Romano, Tom Sanders, Mitchell Drummond, Dallas McLeod, Josh McKay
Western Force
Tom Robertson, Feleti Kaitu’u, Santiago Medrano, Jeremy Thrush, Sitaleki Timani, Fergus Lee-Warner, Kane Koteka, Ollie Callan, Tomas Cubelli, Domingo Miotti, Richard Kahui, Kyle Godwin (c), Tevita Kuridrani, Toni Pulu, Jake Strachan
Replacements: Andrew Ready, Angus Warner, Greg Holmes, Ryan McCauley, Tim Anstee, Ian Prior, Jack McGregor, Jordan Olowofela
QLD Reds v Blues Super Rugby Trans Tasman Preview
The Reds have played the Blues 24 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Reds have won 11 matches, lost 11 times, and drawn twice.
The Reds’ 11 wins out of 24 matches give them a record of winning 46% of their matches against the Blues regardless of venue.
The average score when the Reds play the Blues is Reds 25 Blues 27.
This weekend the match will be played at home for the Reds and they have had home advantage in 13 of the 24 matches.
In those 13 Reds home matches, they have won 9 matches and lost 3.
The average score when the Reds play the Blues at home is Reds 28 Blues 21.
The Blues have won three of the last five meetings between these teams.
The Bookies have given the Reds a 9 point start for this Match – click HERE to see the latest odds.
Average score: Reds 25 Blues 27.
Last five results
2014-05-02 Blues 44 – 14 Queensland Reds
2016-03-19 Queensland Reds 25 – 25 Blues
2017-06-02 Blues 34 – 29 Queensland Reds
2018-06-29 Blues 39 – 16 Queensland Reds
2019-06-07 Queensland Reds 29 – 28 Blues
Reds overall record against the Blues
Played 24, won 11, lost 11, drawn 2
Match Officials and details
Match: QLD Reds v Blues
Date: Friday 4 June
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-Off local: 19:45
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1: Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 2:Jordan way
TMO: Brett Cronan
Teams
Reds
Feao Fotuaika, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Liam Wright (co-c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunvalu, Bryce Hegarty
Replacements: Josh Nasser, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Angus Blyth, Sam Wallis, Moses Sorovi, Hamish Stewart, Ilaisa Droasese
Blues
Karl Tu’inukuafe, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungafasi, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Patrick Tuipulotu, Tom Robinson (c), Dalton Papalii, Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie, Otere Black, Mark Telea, TJ Faiane, Rieko Ioane, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Alex Hodgman, Nepo Laulala, Jacob Pierce, Jonathan Ruru, Harry Plummer, AJ Lam
Highlanders v NSW Waratahs Super Rugby Trans Tasman Preview
The Highlanders have played the Waratahs 25 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Highlanders have won 10 matches, lost 15 times, and drawn none.
The Highlanders’ 10 wins out of 25 matches gives them a record of winning 40% of their matches against the Waratahs regardless of venue.
The average score when the Highlanders play the Waratahs is Highlanders 22 Waratahs 26.
This weekend the match will be played at home for the Highlanders and they have had home advantage in 12 of the 25 matches.
In those 12 Highlanders home matches, they have won 6 matches and lost 6.
The average score when the Highlanders play the Waratahs at home is the Highlanders 24 Waratahs 22.
The Highlanders have won three of the last five meetings between these teams.
Average score: Highlanders 22 Waratahs 26.
Last five results
2016-03-18 NSW Waratahs 26 – 30 Highlanders
2017-05-27 Highlanders 44 – 28 NSW Waratahs
2018-05-19 NSW Waratahs 41 – 12 Highlanders
2018-07-21 NSW Waratahs 30 – 23 Highlanders
2019-06-14 Highlanders 49 – 12 NSW Waratahs
Highlanders overall record against the NSW Waratahs
Played 25, won 10, lost 15, drawn 0
Match Officials and details
Match: Highlanders v NSW Waratahs
Date: Saturday 5 June
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Kick-Off local: 19:05
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Ref 1:James Doleman
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Brendin
TMO: Chris Hart
Teams
Highlanders
Ethan de Groot, Ash Dixon (c), Siate Tokolahi, Pari Pari Parkinson, Bryn Evans, James Lentjes, Billy Harmon, Kazuki Himeno, Kayne Hammington, Mitch Hunt, Jona Nareki, Scott Gregory, Michael Collins, Sio Tomkinson, Josh Ioane
Replacements: Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Josh Hohneck, Josh Dickson, Hugh Renton, James Arscott, Sam Gilbert, Teariki Ben-Nicholas
NSW Waratahs
Andrew Tuala, Dave Porecki, Darcy Breen, Jeremy Williams, Jack Whetton, Lachie Swinton, Carlo Tizzano, Jack Dempsey, Jake Gordon (c), Will Harrison, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Lalakai Foketi, Izaia Perese, Alex Newsome, Jack Maddocks.
Replacements: Robbie Abel, Chris Talakai, TBC, Sam Caird, Will Harris, Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed
Brumbies v Hurricanes Super Rugby Trans Tasman Preview
The Brumbies have played the Hurricanes 26 times in Super rugby since 1996 and the Brumbies have won 14 matches, lost 12 times, and drawn none.
The Brumbies’ 14 wins out of 26 matches gives them a record of winning 54% of their matches against the Hurricanes regardless of venue.
The average score when the Brumbies play the Hurricanes is Brumbies 26 Hurricanes 27.
This weekend the match will be played at home for the Brumbies and they have had home advantage in 14 of the 26 matches.
In those 13 Brumbies home matches, they have won 9 matches and lost 5.
The average score when the Brumbies play the Hurricanes at home is Brumbies 28 Hurricanes 23.
The Hurricanes have won three of the last five meetings between these teams.
Average score: Brumbies 26 Hurricanes 27
Last five results
2016-02-26 Brumbies 52 – 10 Hurricanes
2017-04-21 Hurricanes 56 – 21 Brumbies
2017-07-21 Brumbies 16 – 35 Hurricanes
2018-06-30 Brumbies 24 – 12 Hurricanes
2019-03-01 Hurricanes 43 – 13 Brumbies
Brumbies overall record against the Hurricanes
Played 26, won 14, lost 12, drawn 0
Match Officials and details
Match: Brumbies v Hurricanes
Date: Saturday 5 June
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Kick-Off local: 19:45
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Ref 1:Reuben Keane
Assistant Ref 2:James Quinn
TMO: James Leckie
Teams
Brumbies
Scott Sio, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Darcy Swain, Nick Frost, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Henry Stowers, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Mack Hansen, Bayley Kuenzle, Len Ikitau, Solomone Kata, Tom Banks
Replacements: Folau Fainga’a, Harry Lloyd, Sefo Kautai, Tom Hooper, Tom Cusack, Nic White, Irae Simone, Tom Wright
Hurricanes
Xavier Numia, Dane Coles, Tyrel Lomax, James Blackwell, Scott Scrafton, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Ardie Savea (c), Luke Campbell, Ruben Love, Salesi Rayasi, Ngani Laumape, Billy Proctor, Julian Savea, Jordie Barrett
Replacements: Ricky Riccitelli, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Alex Fidow, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Gareth Evans, Cam Roigard, Wes Goosen
Chiefs v Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby Trans Tasman Preview
The Chiefs have played the Rebels just seven times in Super rugby since 2011 and the Chiefs have won 6 matches, lost once with no draws.
The Chiefs’ 6 wins out of 7 matches gives them a record of winning 89% of their matches against the Rebels regardless of venue.
The average score when the Chiefs play the Rebels is Chiefs 34 Rebels 16.
This weekend the match will be played at home for the Chiefs and they have had home advantage in 3 of the 7 matches.
In those 3 Chiefs’ home matches they have won all 3 matches.
The average score when the Chiefs play the Rebels at home is Chiefs 32 Rebels 14.
The Chiefs have won four of the last five meetings between these teams.
Average score: Chiefs 34 Rebels 16.
Last five results
2014-04-12 Chiefs 22 – 16 Rebels
2015-05-02 Rebels 16 – 15 Chiefs
2016-05-21 Chiefs 36 – 15 Rebels
2017-03-17 Rebels 14 – 27 Chiefs
2019-06-14 Rebels 8 – 59 Chiefs
Chiefs overall record against the Melbourne Rebels
Played 7, won 6, lost 1, drawn 0
Match Officials and details
Match : Chiefs v Melbourne Rebels
Date: Sunday 6 June
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Kick-Off local: 15:00
Referee: Graham Cooper
Assistant Ref 1:Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2:Ben O’Keeffe
TMO: Shane McDermott
Teams
Chiefs
Reuben O’Neill, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Angus Ta’avao, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa’u, Pita Gus Sowakula, Lachlan Boshier, Luke Jacobson (c), Xavier Roe, Bryn Gatland, Bailyn Sullivan, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Shaun Stevenson, Kaleb Trask
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Sione Mafileo, Mitchell Brown, Zane Kapeli, Brad Weber, Alex Nankivell, Chase Tiatia
Melbourne Rebels
Cameron Orr, Jordan Uelese, Cabous Eloff, Rob Leota, Trevor Hosea, Michael Wells, Richard Hardwick, Isi Naisarani, Joe Powell, Carter Gordon, Marika Koroibete, Matt To’omua, Stacy Ili, Lachie Anderson, George Worth
Replacements: James Hanson, Matt Gibbon, Rhys Van Neck, Ross Haylett-Petty, Michael Icely, James Tuttle, Andrew Kellaway, Frank Lomani
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