Blues

31 - 27

Full Time

Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

81'

Corey Evans comes on.

75'

Bryce Heem comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Harry Plummer kicks the penalty.

75'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Riley Higgins getting some game time.

70'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Bailyn Sullivan being replaced.

70'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Ben Grant getting some game time.

70'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Justin Sangster being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Jordie Barrett successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

TJ Perenara scores the try from close range.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Sam Nock coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Kurt Eklund coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Ricky Riccitelli coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Harry Plummer successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Angus Ta'avao touching down.

63'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

62'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Hurricanes sub Siale Lauaki comes onto the field.

62'

Pasilio Tosi departs for Hurricanes.

62'

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

61'

Adrian Choat comes on for Blues.

58'

Akira Ioane leaves the field.

58'

Josh Fusitu'a comes on for Blues.

58'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett adds the points for Hurricanes.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Plummer kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Mark Tele'a.

52'

What a run here by Mark Tele'a as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Harry Plummer.

52'

Raymond Tuputupu comes on.

51'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes off.

51'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Du'Plessis Kirifi getting some game time.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brayden Iose being replaced.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Devan Flanders getting some game time.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brad Shields being replaced.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao getting some game time.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett adds the two points for Hurricanes.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Peter Lakai dots the ball down from close range.

45'

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

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Hurricanes go for goal with Brett Cameron taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

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

42'

Joshua Moorby makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ruben Love played a key part in that try.

42'

Conversion

Harry Plummer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Cole Forbes goes over.

35'

Taufa Funaki sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Bryce Heem breaches the defence.

31'

Yellow Card

Akira Ioane (Blues) is shown a yellow card

28'

Trouble here as Hoskins Sotutu breaches the defence.

26'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Cole Forbes getting some game time.

23'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan being replaced.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Love bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Joshua Moorby took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Bailyn Sullivan took full advantage.

15'

Brett Cameron has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

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

Conversion

Harry Plummer has kicked a conversion.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Bryce Heem touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Fri 10th May 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Plummer

31 - 27

75'

Barrett

69'

28 - 27

Perenara

67'

28 - 25

Plummer

28 - 20

65'

Ta'avao

26 - 20

63'

Barrett

57'

21 - 20

Plummer

21 - 17

53'

Tele'a

19 - 17

52'

Barrett

46'

14 - 17

Lakai

45'

14 - 15

Half Time

Moorby

42'

14 - 10

Plummer

14 - 5

37'

Forbes

12 - 5

35'

Ioane

7 - 5

28'

Shields

7 - 5

Plummer

7 - 0

Heem

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Blues

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

73%

69%

3-6 secs

19%

18%

6+ secs

13%

127

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

71'

73'

77'

80'

Blues

Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Fri 10th May 2024 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 1 place in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Blues in 2nd 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.