The Hurricanes are through to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final after producing a stunning 57-21 semi-final victory over the Blues in Wellington.
In one of their most complete performances of the season, the top-seeded Hurricanes overwhelmed the defending champions with a ruthless display of attacking rugby and relentless defensive pressure, securing the right to play for the Super Rugby title next weekend.
The Wellington side entered the semi-final as favourites after finishing at the top of the regular season standings and lived up to expectations with a dominant performance in front of their home supporters.
The Blues struggled to contain the Hurricanes’ pace, skill and execution, with the home side running in a series of tries that quickly turned the contest into a one-sided affair.
While the Auckland franchise showed moments of resilience, they were unable to match the intensity of a Hurricanes side determined to return to the competition’s biggest stage.
The result marks another significant milestone in a remarkable campaign for the Hurricanes, who have established themselves as the benchmark team throughout the season and now sit one win away from lifting the Super Rugby Pacific trophy.
For the Blues, the heavy defeat ends their title defence after a difficult playoff journey that saw them reach the semi-finals as the competition’s fourth seed.
The Hurricanes will now prepare for the Grand Final, where they will look to cap off a dominant season by claiming their first Super Rugby title since 2016.
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