Hurricanes

38 - 31

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Hurricanes

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dallas McLeod bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

78'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Kyle Preston is finished off with a try.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny McNicholl took full advantage.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Devan Flanders took full advantage.

74'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jack Sexton coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming off.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Johnny Lee coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Leicester Fainga'anuku coming off.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ere Enari coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming off.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jone Rova coming on.

65'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Callum Harkin coming off.

65'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Brad Shields coming on.

65'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Peter Lakai coming off.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Noah Hotham coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Ruben Love successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Fehi Fineanganofo

64'

Isaia Walker-Leawere sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Fehi Fineanganofo goes through the gap.

64'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes on for Hurricanes.

59'

Warner Dearns leaves the field.

59'

Siale Lauaki comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Crusaders results in a try for Rivez Reihana.

57'

What a run here by Rivez Reihana as they get over the gainline!

57'

David Havili played a key part in that try.

57'

Tevita Mafileo comes on.

53'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ruben Love kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Raymond Tuputupu from scoring as they record the try for Hurricanes.

52'

That's a great try assist by Cam Roigard.

52'

Dom Gardiner comes on.

50'

Ethan Blackadder comes off.

50'

Jamie Hannah comes on.

50'

Tahlor Cahill comes off.

50'

George Bell comes on.

50'

Codie Taylor comes off.

50'

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

48'

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

48'

Jordie Barrett makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Crusaders.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Noah Hotham from scoring that try!

45'

Noah Hotham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Macca Springer makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Raymond Tuputupu being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Crusaders make a substitution with Rivez Reihana coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Taha Kemara coming off.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Raymond Tuputupu coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Ruben Love does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Cam Roigard to score the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Brayden Iose.

37'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Brayden Iose being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Ruben Love does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

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

35'

Peter Lakai sets up the try.

35'

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

35'

Penalty Goal

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ruben Love kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Ruben Love makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Hurricanes are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Du'Plessis Kirifi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

That's a great try assist by Xavier Numia.

20'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Noah Hotham.

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Delany goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jordie Barrett goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Crusaders 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Fri 1st May 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Hnry Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

65%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

76'

38 - 31

Gardiner

76'

38 - 29

Love

38 - 24

64'

Fineanganofo

36 - 24

64'

Reihana

58'

31 - 24

Reihana

57'

31 - 22

Love

31 - 17

52'

Tuputupu

29 - 17

52'

Reihana

46'

24 - 17

Hotham

45'

24 - 15

Half Time

Love

24 - 10

38'

Roigard

22 - 10

38'

Love

17 - 10

36'

Moorby

15 - 10

35'

Kemara

33'

10 - 10

Love

10 - 7

28'

Love

7 - 7

21'

Kirifi

5 - 7

20'

Kemara

0 - 7

Fainga'anuku

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

74%

71%

3-6 secs

22%

20%

6+ secs

106

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

66'

69'

71'

Hurricanes

Crusaders

Hurricanes vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Fri 1st May 2026 at Hnry Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 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 00:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 3 places in the league table with Crusaders in 1st and Hurricanes in 4th 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.