Blues

19 - 18

Full Time

Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Blues decided to go for goal with Beauden Barrett taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari getting some game time.

70'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Cam Roigard being replaced.

70'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Callum Harkin coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Riley Hohepa coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Blues supporters go wild as Beauden Barrett successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Hurricanes sub Will Tucker comes onto the field.

64'

Caleb Delany departs for Hurricanes.

64'

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

63'

Blues sub James Mullan comes onto the field.

63'

Kurt Eklund departs for Blues.

63'

Blues sub Cameron Suafoa comes onto the field.

62'

Patrick Tuipulotu departs for Blues.

62'

Blues sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

62'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Blues.

62'

Hurricanes sub Fehi Fineanganofo comes onto the field.

61'

Peter Umaga-Jensen departs for Hurricanes.

61'

Riley Hohepa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Ngantungane Punivai

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Ngantungane Punivai goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Ruben Love is finished off with a try.

60'

Jacob Devery comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Asafo Aumua leaves the field.

58'

Pasilio Tosi comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Tyrel Lomax leaves the field.

58'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

58'

Stephen Perofeta comes on for Blues.

56'

Corey Evans leaves the field.

56'

Angus Ta'avao comes on for Blues.

56'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

56'

Riley Hohepa steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

54'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brad Shields getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Josh Beehre being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Marcel Renata goes over.

37'

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Hurricanes maul...no miracles today as Brayden Iose powers over.

31'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa adds the points for Hurricanes.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bailyn Sullivan bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Yellow Card

Patrick Tuipulotu (Blues) is shown a yellow card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Brayden Iose took full advantage.

11'

Riley Hohepa steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Cam Roigard goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 5th April 2025, 01:05am CDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

53%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

19 - 18

66'

Punivai

60'

16 - 18

Barrett

16 - 13

43'

Half Time

Barrett

13 - 13

38'

Renata

11 - 13

37'

Hohepa

35'

6 - 13

Hohepa

32'

6 - 10

Iose

31'

6 - 8

Barrett

6 - 3

26'

Hohepa

22'

3 - 3

Barrett

3 - 0

17'

Tuipulotu

0 - 0

12'

Start

Win Probability

Blues

59%

Draw

Hurricanes

40%

Ruck-Won by James Mullan

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Blues

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

51%

3-6 secs

29%

38%

6+ secs

13%

11%

115

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

65'

68'

69'

73'

Blues

Hurricanes

Blues vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Sat 5th April 2025 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 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 23:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Blues 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 Hurricanes in 4th and Blues in 6th 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.