In pictures: Hurricanes celebrate with Wellington fans after emphatic win

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Wellingtonians turned out on Sunday to celebrate the Hurricanes’ 60-5 win over the Chiefs in this year’s Super Rugby final.

Ruben Love was named player of the final after his 25-point haul which included a spectacular dive in the corner for his second try.

As he was called up to accept the award on the windswept podium, a winner’s medal around his neck, Love grabbed the microphone from interviewer Jeff Wilson for a tribute to the fans.

“Thank you to everybody from Wellington, the lower North Island… Palmerston North, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Wellington… rugby is back in the 04! It’s a dream, thank you,” Love said to roars from the sell-out crowd of 33,198.

Xavier Numia of the Hurricanes celebrates, Super Rugby Pacific Final, Hurricanes v Chiefs, Hnry Stadium, Wellington.

Asafo Aumua of the Hurricanes is tackled during the Super Rugby Pacific Final - Hurricanes v Chiefs at Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific Final - Hurricanes v Chiefs at Hnry Stadium, Wellington

Ruben Love of the Hurricanes scores a try, Super Rugby Pacific Final, Hurricanes v Chiefs, Hnry Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 20 June, 2026.

Ruben Love, Du'Plessis Kirifi and Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes celebrate, Super Rugby Pacific Final, Hurricanes v Chiefs, Hnry Stadium, Wellington.

The Hurricanes celebrate their Super Rugby Pacific final win with fans at Oldins Plaza.

Wellington mayor Andrew Little dons Hurricane colours with pride.

No forehead off limits for this Hurricanes fan.

Here are some pictures from Sunday’s celebrations and from Saturday’s game.