Hurricanes

27 - 26

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Chay Fihaki

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

81'

Fergus Burke sets up the try.

81'

Fergus Burke comes on.

76'

Braydon Ennor comes off.

76'

Brett Cameron curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

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

73'

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

73'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with TK Howden getting some game time.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Devan Flanders being replaced.

72'

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

71'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jamie Booth coming on.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming off.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Joel Lam coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Louie Chapman coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Brett Cameron successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Josh Moorby

68'

That's a great try assist by Jordie Barrett.

68'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

64'

Tevita Mafile'o departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Crusaders sub Sione Havili Talitui comes onto the field.

64'

Codie Taylor departs for Crusaders.

64'

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

61'

Crusaders sub Seb Calder comes onto the field.

60'

Tamaiti Williams departs for Crusaders.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Brett Cameron kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Cam Roigard

58'

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

58'

Ardie Savea played a key part in that try.

58'

Justin Sangster comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Caleb Delany leaves the field.

58'

Bailyn Sullivan comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Dan Sinkinson leaves the field.

58'

Chay Fihaki comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Dallas McLeod leaves the field.

58'

Owen Franks comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Tyrel Lomax leaves the field.

55'

Jacob Devery comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Dane Coles leaves the field.

55'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

53'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

53'

Yellow Card

Codie Taylor (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

52'

Billy Proctor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Crusaders make a substitution with Reuben O'Neill coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with John Afoa coming off.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Zach Gallagher coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Sam Whitelock coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Hurricanes is finished off by Billy Proctor, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Billy Proctor being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Jordie Barrett.

38'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Dan Sinkinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Braydon Ennor.

29'

Spellbinding play by Will Jordan is finished off with a try.

29'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

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

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kini Naholo bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kini Naholo bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

22'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Codie Taylor picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Yellow Card

Brayden Iose (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

18'

Richie Mo'unga has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Leicester Fainga'anuku touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Brendon Pickerill blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Crusaders 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 3rd June 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Sky Stadium 
  
 Brendon Pickerill

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

82%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

82'

27 - 26

Fihaki

81'

27 - 24

Iose

27 - 19

73'

Cameron

22 - 19

69'

Moorby

20 - 19

68'

Cameron

15 - 19

59'

Roigard

13 - 19

58'

Taylor

52'

8 - 19

Half Time

Proctor

8 - 19

38'

Mo'unga

30'

3 - 19

Ennor

29'

3 - 17

Barrett

3 - 12

26'

Mo'unga

21'

0 - 12

Taylor

19'

0 - 10

Iose

0 - 5

18'

Fainga'anuku

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Hurricanes

31%

Draw

Crusaders

68%

Conversion by Richie Mo'unga

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

45%

3-6 secs

41%

43%

6+ secs

12%

110

Rucks Won

Hurricanes vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Sat 3rd June 2023 at Sky Stadium. 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.

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.