Force

14 - 44

Full Time

Hurricanes

Force vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Brett Cameron converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by Salesi Rayasi

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Salesi Rayasi bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Cam Roigard is finished off with a try.

79'

Titi Nofoagatotoa comes on.

77'

Michael Wells comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Salesi Rayasi bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

76'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with George Poolman getting some game time.

74'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Chase Tiatia being replaced.

74'

Brett Cameron takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

74'

Try

Peter Lakai scores the try from close range.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Riley Higgins getting some game time.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Jordie Barrett being replaced.

72'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Salesi Rayasi coming on.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ruben Love coming off.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Ollie Callan coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Will Harris coming off.

67'

Western Force sub Tiaan Tauakipulu comes onto the field.

62'

Santiago Medrano departs for Western Force.

62'

Western Force sub Charlie Hancock comes onto the field.

62'

Marley Pearce departs for Western Force.

62'

Hurricanes sub James O'Reilly comes onto the field.

62'

Asafo Aumua departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Hurricanes sub Justin Sangster comes onto the field.

62'

Du'Plessis Kirifi departs for Hurricanes.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Donaldson goes through the gap.

61'

Penalty Goal

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

60'

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

59'

Ben Funnell comes on for Western Force.

58'

Tom Horton leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Western Force results in a try for Chase Tiatia.

56'

What a run here by Chase Tiatia as they get over the gainline!

56'

Hamish Stewart played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Chase Tiatia as they get over the gainline!

56'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

55'

Tim Anstee comes on for Western Force.

55'

Lopeti Faifua leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Asafo Aumua from scoring as they record the try for Hurricanes.

53'

That's a great try assist by Peter Lakai.

53'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes on.

51'

Nic White comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Marley Pearce (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

51'

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

50'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Cam Roigard getting some game time.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Jordi Viljoen being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.

46'

Try

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

44'

Harry Potter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Hurricanes sub Tyrel Lomax comes onto the field.

40'

Pasilio Tosi departs for Hurricanes.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Yellow Card

Billy Proctor (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

39'

Conversion

Brett Cameron does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hurricanes as Caleb Delany goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Caleb Delany being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Jordi Viljoen breaches the defence.

28'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brayden Iose getting some game time.

25'

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

25'

Conversion

Brett Cameron makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by Jordi Viljoen

20'

That's a great try assist by Joshua Moorby.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Love bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Brett Cameron does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Brett Cameron has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Hurricanes has allowed Joshua Moorby to touch down.

Jordie Barrett played a key part in that try.

Yellow Card

Harry Potter (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Marley Pearce goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 23rd February 2024, 03:00am PST 
  
 HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

17%

Possession Last 10 min

83%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cameron

81'

14 - 44

Rayasi

79'

14 - 42

Lakai

72'

14 - 37

Cameron

60'

14 - 32

Donaldson

14 - 29

58'

Tiatia

12 - 29

56'

Cameron

54'

7 - 29

Aumua

53'

7 - 27

Pearce

7 - 22

51'

Donaldson

7 - 22

46'

White

5 - 22

44'

Half Time

Proctor

39'

0 - 22

Cameron

37'

0 - 22

Delany

36'

0 - 20

Cameron

21'

0 - 15

Viljoen

20'

0 - 13

Cameron

17'

0 - 8

Moorby

0 - 5

Potter

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Hurricanes

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Defence Profile

Force

Hurricanes

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

61%

3-6 secs

28%

31%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Force vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Fri 23rd February 2024 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:00. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST, 00:00 NZST in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 03:00 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 9 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Force in 10th as such Hurricanes are favourites on paper.

Force vs Hurricanes Squads

The official squads for Force 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.