Highlanders

21 - 22

Full Time

Hurricanes

Highlanders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Hugh Renton comes on.

77'

Gareth Evans comes off.

77'

Scott Gregory comes on.

75'

Marty Banks comes off.

75'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jordie Barrett will have to re-adjust the radar.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Aidan Morgan

73'

Salesi Rayasi played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Salesi Rayasi took full advantage.

73'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Aidan Morgan getting some game time.

71'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Garden-Bachop being replaced.

71'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Pasilio Tosi coming on.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Tevita Mafileo coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Marty Banks successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Max Hicks touching down.

66'

Bryn Evans sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mitch Hunt goes through the gap.

66'

Highlanders sub Marty Banks comes onto the field.

64'

Scott Gregory departs for Highlanders.

64'

Hurricanes sub Justin Sangster comes onto the field.

64'

James Blackwell departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Hurricanes sub Jamie Booth comes onto the field.

64'

TJ Perenara departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Hurricanes sub Peter Umaga-Jensen comes onto the field.

64'

Joshua Moorby departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Highlanders sub Mitch Hunt comes onto the field.

61'

Marty Banks departs for Highlanders.

61'

Folau Fakatava comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Aaron Smith leaves the field.

58'

Saula Ma'u comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Jermaine Ainsley leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Marty Banks adds the points for Highlanders.

58'

Xavier Numia comes on.

53'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes off.

53'

Caleb Delany comes on.

53'

Reed Prinsep comes off.

53'

Marty Banks has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

The forward pack of Highlanders will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

Billy Harmon comes on.

51'

Hugh Renton comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Highlanders make a substitution with Dan Lienert-Brown coming on.

44'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming off.

44'

Highlanders make a substitution with Andrew Makalio coming on.

44'

Highlanders make a substitution with Liam Coltman coming off.

44'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Salesi Rayasi being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Gareth Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Highlanders sub Max Hicks comes onto the field.

39'

Josh Dickson departs for Highlanders.

39'

Tevita Mafileo comes on for Hurricanes.

32'

Pasilio Tosi leaves the field.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Marty Banks successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Jackson Garden-Bachop.

20'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Pasilio Tosi coming on.

19'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Tevita Mafileo coming off.

19'

Red Card

Josh Dickson (Highlanders) is shown the red card

18'

Jordie Barrett will not be happy with that drop goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

17'

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

17'

Highlanders make a substitution with Fetuli Paea coming on.

16'

Highlanders make a substitution with Denny Solomona coming off.

16'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Bailyn Sullivan

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

That's a great try assist by Joshua Moorby.

Penalty Goal

Marty Banks kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 16th April 2022, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

84%

81%

Possession Last 10 min

19%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Morgan

73'

21 - 22

Banks

21 - 17

67'

Hicks

19 - 17

66'

Banks

14 - 17

58'

Makalio

11 - 17

51'

Barrett

47'

6 - 17

Half Time

Banks

6 - 14

32'

Barrett

21'

3 - 14

Rayasi

20'

3 - 12

Dickson

3 - 7

18'

Barrett

3 - 7

Sullivan

3 - 5

Banks

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

43%

3-6 secs

38%

41%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Sat 16th April 2022 at Forsyth Barr 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.

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 Hurricanes in 5th and Highlanders in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Squads

The official squads for Highlanders 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.