Hurricanes

38 - 34

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elia Canakaivata bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

78'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by Harry Godfrey

75'

Riley Hohepa played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Riley Hohepa bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

75'

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

74'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Peter Umaga-Jensen being replaced.

74'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

74'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Meli Tuni being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Fijian Drua results in a try for Elia Canakaivata

73'

Meli Derenalagi played a key part in that try.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ratu Rotuisolia getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Vocevoce being replaced.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Tuqiri getting some game time.

70'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Peni Ravai being replaced.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Frank Lomani coming off.

68'

Harry Godfrey takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Bailyn Sullivan

67'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Kini Naholo took full advantage.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Caleb Muntz coming on.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ilaisa Droasese coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Meli Derenalagi goes through the gap.

65'

Hurricanes sub Ngatungane Punivai comes onto the field.

62'

Fehi Fineanganofo departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Raymond Tuputupu comes on for Hurricanes.

59'

Jacob Devery leaves the field.

59'

Iosefo Masi comes on for Fijian Drua.

59'

Taniela Rakuro leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Godfrey kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Hurricanes are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cam Roigard touching down.

58'

Kitione Salawa comes on for Fijian Drua.

56'

Motikiai Murray leaves the field.

56'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Zuriel Togiatama leaves the field.

55'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

55'

Ilaisa Droasese comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Caleb Muntz leaves the field.

55'

Caleb Muntz comes on.

52'

Ilaisa Droasese comes off.

52'

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

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Mafile'o being replaced.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Peter Lakai getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Isoa Nasilasila.

42'

Iliesa Junior Ratuva played a key part in that try.

42'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Riley Hohepa coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Callum Harkin coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Peni Ravai coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Emosi Tuqiri coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Meli Tuni coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Mesake Doge coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hurricanes as Fehi Fineanganofo goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Fehi Fineanganofo being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Harry Godfrey being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fijian Drua as Frank Lomani goes over.

35'

Yellow Card

Will Tucker (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

35'

Trouble here as Meli Derenalagi breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Motikiai Murray breaches the defence.

27'

Yellow Card

Du'Plessis Kirifi (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

26'

Will Tucker comes on.

26'

Caleb Delany comes off.

26'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Fijian Drua are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Frank Lomani played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iliesa Junior Ratuva bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

23'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Callum Harkin getting some game time.

20'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Riley Hohepa being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by Brayden Iose

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brayden Iose bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

18'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Inia Tabuavou took full advantage.

12'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Fijian Drua leads to a try for Iliesa Junior Ratuva

The defensive line has been broken as Iliesa Junior Ratuva goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Elia Canakaivata.

Riley Hohepa comes on for Hurricanes.

Callum Harkin leaves the field.

Harry Godfrey has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Du'Plessis Kirifi

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 21st February 2025, 09:35pm CST 
  
 McLean Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

24%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

12%

Possession Last 10 min

88%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Godfrey

38 - 34

76'

Godfrey

36 - 34

75'

Armstrong-Ravula

74'

31 - 34

Canakaivata

73'

31 - 32

Sullivan

31 - 27

67'

Godfrey

26 - 27

59'

Roigard

24 - 27

58'

Nasilasila

42'

19 - 27

Half Time

Godfrey

19 - 22

39'

Fineanganofo

17 - 22

38'

Armstrong-Ravula

35'

12 - 22

Lomani

35'

12 - 20

Tucker

12 - 15

35'

Kirifi

12 - 15

26'

Armstrong-Ravula

25'

12 - 15

Armstrong-Ravula

24'

12 - 13

Godfrey

12 - 8

18'

Iose

10 - 8

18'

Armstrong-Ravula

13'

5 - 8

Ratuva

5 - 5

Kirifi

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Hurricanes

84%

Draw

Fijian Drua

15%

Ruck-Won by Peter Lakai

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Fijian Drua

More Less

Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Fijian Drua

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

58%

3-6 secs

29%

37%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

109

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

64'

70'

72'

Hurricanes

Fijian Drua

Hurricanes vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Fri 21st February 2025 at McLean Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 6 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 4th and Hurricanes in 10th as such Fijian Drua are favourites on paper.

Hurricanes vs Fijian Drua Squads

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