Blues

24 - 47

Full Time

Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Ben O'Keeffe has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

82'

Try

Great forward play by Hurricanes allows Peter Lakai to score the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Proctor bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

80'

Blues go for goal with Stephen Perofeta taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

Sam Darry goes on their own for a try.

78'

Yellow Card

Jone Rova (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Torian Barnes bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

77'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Kurt Eklund places the ball down for the try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Finlay Christie took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Torian Barnes took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordi Viljoen took full advantage.

72'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming on.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Fehi Fineanganofo coming off.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Torian Barnes coming on.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Malachi Wrampling-Alec coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Cole Forbes took full advantage.

68'

Stephen Perofeta hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

66'

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for AJ Lam

66'

The defensive line has been broken as AJ Lam goes through the gap.

65'

Xavi Taele sets up the try.

65'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Ruben Love successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Hurricanes are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Raymond Tuputupu touching down.

62'

Hurricanes sub Bailyn Sullivan comes onto the field.

62'

Kini Naholo departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Blues sub Flyn Yates comes onto the field.

62'

Marcel Renata departs for Blues.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Fehi Fineanganofo goes through the gap.

61'

Hurricanes sub Jone Rova comes onto the field.

60'

Jordie Barrett departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Hurricanes sub Raymond Tuputupu comes onto the field.

60'

Asafo Aumua departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Blues sub Stephen Perofeta comes onto the field.

60'

Beauden Barrett departs for Blues.

60'

Ruben Love curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Fehi Fineanganofo to score the try.

59'

Brayden Iose played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Brayden Iose goes through the gap.

59'

Brayden Iose comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Brad Shields leaves the field.

58'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Caleb Delany leaves the field.

58'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Jordie Barrett as they get over the gainline!

57'

Finlay Christie comes on for Blues.

55'

Sam Nock leaves the field.

55'

Laghlan McWhannell comes on for Blues.

55'

Patrick Tuipulotu leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ruben Love kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Hurricanes results in a try for Kini Naholo.

54'

What a run here by Kini Naholo as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Ere Enari.

54'

What a run here by Brad Shields as they get over the gainline!

52'

Siale Lauaki comes on.

51'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Malachi Wrampling-Alec dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Sam Nock sets up the try.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Che Clark getting some game time.

45'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Hoskins Sotutu being replaced.

45'

Jordie Barrett makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Blues make a substitution with Kurt Eklund coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Bradley Slater coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Blues sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

38'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi departs for Blues.

38'

Conversion

Ruben Love does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hurricanes as Pasilio Tosi goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Ere Enari.

37'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Callum Harkin being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Malachi Wrampling-Alec breaches the defence.

27'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Ruben Love as they hook it left.

18'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Jordie Barrett

10'

Ere Enari played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Fehi Fineanganofo took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Ruben Love has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Warner Dearns

The defensive line has been broken as Warner Dearns goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Blues v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 16th May 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Love

82'

24 - 47

Lakai

81'

24 - 45

Darry

24 - 40

78'

Rova

78'

19 - 40

Perofeta

19 - 40

75'

Eklund

17 - 40

74'

Lam

12 - 40

66'

Love

63'

7 - 40

Tuputupu

62'

7 - 38

Fineanganofo

59'

7 - 33

Love

55'

7 - 28

Naholo

54'

7 - 26

Barrett

7 - 21

50'

Wrampling-Alec

5 - 21

49'

Half Time

Love

38'

0 - 21

Tosi

37'

0 - 19

Love

11'

0 - 14

Barrett

10'

0 - 12

Love

0 - 7

Dearns

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Blues

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

51%

3-6 secs

38%

35%

6+ secs

12%

13%

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

73'

78'

80'

Blues

Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Sat 16th May 2026 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Hurricanes won the last encounter but Hurricanes are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Blues in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Hurricanes Squads

The official squads for Blues vs Hurricanes will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.