Hurricanes vs Brumbies Predictions - Hurricanes set to beat the Brumbies at home in a Qualifying Final

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 03 Jun 2026

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Brad Newcomb 03 Jun 2026

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Hurricanes unbeaten at home this season, with 7 straight wins.
Brumbies lost 4 of last 6 matches and have lacked consistency away.
Tip: Hurricanes predicted to cover the -18.5 handicap in this Qualifying Final.

he Hurricanes have been in fine form at home in Super Rugby this season (Getty Images)

The Hurricanes are unbeaten at home in this season's Super Rugby and defeated the Brumbies earlier in their campaign. The Brumbies have struggled to beat the Hurricanes away from home in recent seasons.

Hurricanes have won 5 of their last 6 fixtures.
Hurricanes have won 10 consecutive home matches.
Hurricanes have won 5 consecutive home games against the Brumbies.
Brumbies have lost 4 of their last 6 fixtures.
Brumbies have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches.
Brumbies lost by 33 points to the Hurricanes earlier this season.

Head to Head

The Brumbies have the advantage, with 12 victories to nine against the Hurricanes in 21 meetings.

The Hurricanes defeated the Brumbies 45-12 at home earlier this season.

Hurricanes Form

The Hurricanes suffered their first defeat in six matches last weekend, losing 47-14 away to the Crusaders after trailing 26-7 at the break.

The 'Canes finished 1st in the Super Rugby table during the regular season, with 55 points from 14 games.

The side from Wellington have been in outstanding form at home during their campaign. They defeated Moana Pasifika 52-10, Western Force 31-23, the Reds 52-14, the Blues 42-19, the Brumbies 45-12, the Crusaders 38-21, and the Highlanders 45-28.

The Hurricanes will start confidently in their Super Rugby Qualifying Final, having won ten consecutive home games and remaining unbeaten at their stadium this season. They also defeated the Brumbies by 33 points earlier in their campaign.

Brumbies Form

The ACT Brumbies fell short in their final match of the regular season last weekend, losing 21-19 at home to Moana Pasifika after the score was 14-14 at the break.

The Brumbies placed 6th overall in the Super Rugby standings with 34 points from 14 matches.

The team based in Canberra have had mixed fortunes away from home this season. They defeated the Western Force 56-24 and the Crusaders 50-24, lost 42-27 to the Fijian Drua, beat the Highlanders 14-10, and then lost 45-12 to the Hurricanes and 30-21 to the Reds before defeating the Waratahs 21-14.

The ACT Brumbies face a tough assignment in their Super Rugby Qualifying Final against the Hurricanes, having struggled recently with four league losses in their last six fixtures and five consecutive defeats at their opponents' stadium.

Starting Line-ups

Hurricanes

Starting XV: Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Brad Shields, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Kini Naholo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Josh Moorby, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Raymond Tuputupu, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Tyrel Lomax, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Jone Rova, Ngane Punivai

Brumbies

Starting XV: James Slipper, Lachlan Lonergan, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Lachlan Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Hudson Creighton, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Billy Pollard, Blake Schoupp, Rhys van Nek, Nick Frost, Rory Scott, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Ollie Sapsford

Verdict

Hurricanes v Brumbies

The Hurricanes have made their home ground a fortress this season and are tipped to cover the -18.5 handicap in their Super Rugby Qualifying Final against the Brumbies.