Blues vs Highlanders – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
47:40
17/04/2026 at 03:05 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Super Rugby - Round 10
  • Referee: Way J. (Aus)
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Match Stats

Tries
76
Conversion goals
65
Conversion goal attempts
76
Penalty goals
00
Penalty goal attempts
00
Goals %
8683
Dropped goals
00
Dropped goal attempts
00
Total runs
11979
Metres run with ball
384475
Yellow cards
20

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (19 - 14)
  • 3', Lennox A. (Try),
  • 4', Millar C. (Conversion Goal),
  • 10', Sotutu H. (Try),
  • 11', Barrett B. (Conversion Goal),
  • 14', Segner A. (Try),
  • 15', Barrett B. (Missed Conversion),
  • 27', Darry S. (Try),
  • 28', Barrett B. (Conversion Goal),
  • 33', Sullivan Z. 🟨,
  • 33', Tele'a T. (Try),
  • 33', Tangitau C. , Tito-Harris X. ,
  • 33', Millar C. (Conversion Goal),
  • 2nd Half (28 - 26)
  • 45', Slater B. (Try),
  • 46', Barrett B. (Conversion Goal),
  • 46', Tuipulotu P. , Beehre J. ,
  • 46', Robinson T. , Hurley F. ,
  • 48', Segner A. (Try),
  • 49', Barrett B. (Conversion Goal),
  • 49', Taavao A. , Ma'u S. ,
  • 54', Taylor J. , Vikena S. ,
  • 54', Withy S. , Haig O. ,
  • 55', Tupaea M. , Ake B. ,
  • 57', Lennox A. (Try),
  • 58', Millar C. (Conversion Goal),
  • 59', Renata M. , Matenga S. ,
  • 59', Christie F. , Funaki T. ,
  • 59', Slater B. , Eklund K. ,
  • 62', Forbes C. (Try),
  • 63', Barrett B. (Conversion Goal),
  • 63', Segner A. , Barnes T. ,
  • 63', Lasaqa V. , Casey L. ,
  • 65', Papalii D. , Wrampling-Alec M. ,
  • 65', Nareki J. , Fakatava F. ,
  • 65', de Groot E. , Bartlett J. ,
  • 68', Tito-Harris X. (Try),
  • 69', Millar C. (Missed Conversion),
  • 71', Ake B. (Try),
  • 71', Barrett B. (Conversion Goal),
  • 75', Lam A. 🟨,
  • 76', Tele'a T. (Try),
  • 76', Millar C. (Conversion Goal),
  • 77', Taele X. , Ahki P. ,
  • 79', Vikena S. (Try),
  • 79', Millar C. (Conversion Goal),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Blues
81%
Draw
3.1%
Highlanders
15.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
74.3% 4.3% 21.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Blues has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Blues's performance.
  • Highlanders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Highlanders might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • Blues - Highlanders Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.14
    (1.24)
    29.02
    (21.5)
    5.79
    (4.33)
    8.1%
    (8.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 53.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-15)
    What is the prediction for Blues - Highlanders?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • AH -14.5 - Highlanders (1.88) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -15.5 - Highlanders (1.81) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -16.5 - Highlanders (1.72) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Highlanders (votes: 3 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 35:20.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 11).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Blues won 4.
    • Blues is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In recent matches, Highlanders has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • In this match, Blues is the undeniable favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Blues won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 590:461. (average 29.5:23.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Blues won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 313:211. (average 28.5:19.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Blues - Highlanders were as follows:
    22.02.2025 Highlanders - Blues 29:21
    18.05.2024 Blues - Highlanders 47:13
    01.03.2024 Highlanders - Blues 29:37
    02.06.2023 Blues - Highlanders 16:9
    25.02.2023 Highlanders - Blues 20:60
    Latest results of Blues
    11.04.2026 Hurricanes - Blues 42:19
    28.03.2026 Blues - Fijian Drua 40:15
    21.03.2026 Waratahs - Blues 20:35
    14.03.2026 Blues - Moana Pasifika 43:7
    07.03.2026 Blues - Crusaders 29:13
    Latest results of Highlanders
    10.04.2026 Highlanders - Brumbies 10:14
    27.03.2026 Moana Pasifika - Highlanders 19:39
    20.03.2026 Highlanders - Hurricanes 7:50
    14.03.2026 Crusaders - Highlanders 29:18
    06.03.2026 Highlanders - Western Force 39:31
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Crusaders (2)Reds (5)32 : 12
    2Chiefs (1)Blues (6)19 : 20
    3Chiefs (1)Bye
    4Brumbies (3)Hurricanes (4)35 : 28

    Semi-finals
    1Crusaders (2)Blues (6)21 : 14
    2Chiefs (1)Brumbies (3)37 : 17

    Final
    1Crusaders (2)Chiefs (1)16 : 12