Hurricanes

21 - 24

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Savea bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

80'

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

72'

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'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ruben Love coming on.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jackson Garden-Bachop coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jackson Garden-Bachop took full advantage.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ricky Jackson coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Sevu Reece goes through the gap.

63'

Hurricanes sub Cam Roigard comes onto the field.

61'

Jamie Booth departs for Hurricanes.

61'

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

60'

Bailyn Sullivan comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Billy Proctor leaves the field.

58'

Zach Gallagher comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Quinten Strange leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Jamie Booth as they get over the gainline!

55'

George Bower comes on.

53'

Joe Moody comes off.

53'

Leicester Fainga'anuku comes on.

50'

George Bridge comes off.

50'

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

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with TK Howden being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Bryn Hall getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Crusaders.

46'

Try

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Mitchell Drummond is finished off with a try.

45'

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett kicks the penalty.

44'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Julian Savea being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Tevita Mafileo coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Pouri Rakete-Stones coming off.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Caleb Delany coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Scott Scrafton coming off.

40'

Crusaders sub Tamaiti Williams comes onto the field.

40'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

40'

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

44'

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett kicks the penalty.

44'

Crusaders go for goal with Richie Mo'unga taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by George Bridge, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Richie Mo'unga sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Hurricanes ends with a try for Joshua Moorby.

29'

Spellbinding play by Jackson Garden-Bachop is finished off with a try.

29'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Quinten Strange.

25'

Codie Taylor played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

23'

Jordie Barrett hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Du'Plessis Kirifi

11'

Jackson Garden-Bachop played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Jackson Garden-Bachop took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Will Jordan

That's a great try assist by Cullen Grace.

The defensive line has been broken as Cullen Grace goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Crusaders 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 8th April 2022, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Sky Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

46'

21 - 24

Blackadder

45'

21 - 22

Barrett

21 - 17

44'

Half Time

Barrett

18 - 17

44'

Bridge

34'

15 - 17

Barrett

15 - 12

30'

Moorby

13 - 12

29'

Strange

25'

8 - 12

Kirifi

8 - 7

11'

Mo'unga

3 - 7

Jordan

3 - 5

Barrett

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Crusaders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

58%

3-6 secs

32%

28%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Hurricanes vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Fri 8th April 2022 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.

Crusaders won the last encounter but Crusaders 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 Crusaders in 2nd and Hurricanes in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hurricanes vs Crusaders Squads

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