Hurricanes

19 - 25

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Hurricanes

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

81'

Riley Higgins comes on.

75'

Joshua Moorby comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Hoskins Sotutu took full advantage.

73'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki getting some game time.

71'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Christie being replaced.

71'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens getting some game time.

71'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Clarke being replaced.

71'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Pasilio Tosi getting some game time.

71'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Tyrel Lomax being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryce Heem took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Beauden Barrett took full advantage.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Aidan Morgan coming on.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Brett Cameron coming off.

68'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

64'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Delany goes through the gap.

63'

Caleb Delany comes on for Hurricanes.

59'

Isaia Walker-Leawere leaves the field.

59'

Adrian Choat comes on for Blues.

59'

Tom Robinson leaves the field.

59'

Bryce Heem comes on for Blues.

59'

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaves the field.

59'

Jamie Booth comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

55'

TK Howden comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Devan Flanders leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as they get over the gainline!

53'

Nepo Laulala comes on.

51'

James Lay comes off.

51'

Kurt Eklund comes on.

51'

Ricky Riccitelli comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Slick passing by Hurricanes leads to a try for Joshua Moorby.

49'

Devan Flanders sets up the try.

49'

Peter Lakai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Alex Hodgman getting some game time.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett adds the two points for Hurricanes.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Hurricanes leads to a try for Salesi Rayasi.

46'

Salesi Rayasi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Cam Roigard is finished off with a try.

46'

Yellow Card

Cameron Suafoa (Blues) is shown a yellow card

46'

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

43'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Rieko Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Hurricanes sub Asafo Aumua comes onto the field.

40'

Dane Coles departs for Hurricanes.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Blues is finished off by Hoskins Sotutu, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Perofeta.

39'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Rieko Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Stephen Perofeta will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Caleb Clarke as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Caleb Clarke being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Stephen Perofeta sets up the try.

35'

Yellow Card

Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

31'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Stephen Perofeta as they hook it left.

29'

Jordie Barrett takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Hurricanes ends with a try for Tyrel Lomax.

25'

Du'Plessis Kirifi played a key part in that try.

25'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with James Tucker getting some game time.

24'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Tuipulotu being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Blues are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Patrick Tuipulotu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Finlay Christie sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Salesi Rayasi took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ Lam took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta kicks the penalty.

Beauden Barrett steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Blues 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th March 2023, 12:05am CST 
  
 Sky Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

87%

Possession Last 10 min

13%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Perofeta

71'

19 - 25

Barrett

19 - 22

50'

Moorby

17 - 22

49'

Barrett

12 - 22

47'

Rayasi

10 - 22

46'

Suafoa

46'

5 - 22

Half Time

Perofeta

39'

5 - 22

Sotutu

39'

5 - 20

Clarke

35'

5 - 15

Walker-Leawere

5 - 10

31'

Lomax

5 - 10

25'

Perofeta

20'

0 - 10

Tuipulotu

19'

0 - 8

Perofeta

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Blues

More Less

Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

61%

3-6 secs

39%

23%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

108

Hurricanes vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Sat 11th March 2023 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 22:05 EST 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 2 places in the league table with Blues in 3rd and Hurricanes in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hurricanes vs Blues Squads

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