Chiefs

23 - 12

Full Time

Hurricanes

Chiefs vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Emoni Narawa took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Etene Nanai-Seturo took full advantage.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Booth getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rameka Poihipi getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Anton Lienert-Brown being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Ioane coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Shaun Stevenson coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tyrone Thompson coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samisoni Taukei'aho coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Aidan Morgan successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Brayden Iose leads to a try for Hurricanes

67'

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

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Naitoa Ah Kuoi coming on.

66'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tupou Vaa'i coming off.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Justin Sangster coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Isaia Walker-Leawere coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Simon Parker comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Luke Jacobson leaves the field.

59'

Riley Hohepa comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Kini Naholo leaves the field.

58'

Aidan Morgan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

Joshua Moorby scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Joshua Moorby as they get over the gainline!

57'

Cortez Ratima comes on for Chiefs.

56'

Brad Weber leaves the field.

56'

Salesi Rayasi comes on.

54'

Peter Umaga-Jensen comes off.

54'

John Ryan comes on.

51'

George Dyer comes off.

51'

Ollie Norris comes on.

51'

Aidan Ross comes off.

51'

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

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Owen Franks being replaced.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Mafileo getting some game time.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tupou Vaa'i dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Caleb Delany coming on.

41'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Devan Flanders coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Hurricanes sub Brayden Iose comes onto the field.

39'

Caleb Delany departs for Hurricanes.

39'

Caleb Delany comes on for Hurricanes.

30'

Brayden Iose leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Kini Naholo breaches the defence.

29'

Damian McKenzie takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

22'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tupou Vaa'i picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Brad Weber.

21'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Hame Faiva coming on.

16'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jacob Devery coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Aidan Morgan took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Nankivell took full advantage.

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

The Chiefs pack has powered over for Samisoni Taukei'aho to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Etene Nanai-Seturo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 20th May 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

74%

Possession Last 10 min

26%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

23 - 12

71'

Morgan

68'

20 - 12

Iose

67'

20 - 10

McKenzie

20 - 5

65'

Moorby

57'

17 - 5

McKenzie

17 - 0

47'

Vaa'i

15 - 0

47'

Half Time

Vaa'i

10 - 0

21'

Taukei'aho

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

57%

3-6 secs

37%

32%

6+ secs

10%

120

Rucks Won

Chiefs vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Sat 20th May 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 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 4 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Chiefs in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chiefs vs Hurricanes Squads

The official squads for Chiefs 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.