In-form Hurricanes host Western Force
Hurricanes meet Western Force at Hnry Stadium, Friday 5:35pm (Super Rugby Pacific). Hurricanes have won 4 of the 6 meetings with Western Force since 2017.
The big picture
Hurricanes come in 1st on the ladder with 55 points; Western Force are 7th on 30. Hurricanes have the higher position to protect.
Hurricanes are 14–3 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 43.8 points for and 19.8 against.
Western Force are 7–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 25.6 points for and 27.4 against.
Form
Hurricanes have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chiefs 60–5.
Western Force have won four of their last five and most recently beat New South Wales Waratahs 31–25.
Hurricanes arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Western Force arrive on a 3-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 6 times on our records since 2017: Hurricanes 4, Western Force 1, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Hurricanes won 31–23 at McLean Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Hurricanes by 30 points in 2024 (44–14).
Players to watch
For Hurricanes, watch Ere Enari (0.2 tries a game in 2026).
At Hnry Stadium
Hurricanes have won 15 of their last 18 at Hnry Stadium.
The deeper numbers
Hurricanes have won their last 10 games at Hnry Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Hurricanes go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.