Highlanders

14 - 29

Full Time

Hurricanes

Highlanders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

84'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Billy Harmon

75'

Sean Withy played a key part in that try.

75'

James Arscott comes on.

75'

Cameron Millar comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Fetuli Paea took full advantage.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Max Hicks getting some game time.

70'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Pari Pari Parkinson being replaced.

70'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Harry Godfrey coming on.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Aidan Morgan coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Peter Lakai coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ardie Savea coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Scott Gregory coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Mosese Dawai coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Jordie Barrett successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Salesi Rayasi

64'

Jamie Booth sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamie Booth goes through the gap.

64'

Marino Mikaele-Tu'u comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Hugh Renton leaves the field.

59'

Saula Mau comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Jermaine Ainsley leaves the field.

59'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

59'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

58'

Peter Umaga-Jensen comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Billy Proctor leaves the field.

58'

Jamie Booth comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

58'

Owen Franks comes on for Hurricanes.

58'

Tyrel Lomax leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Billy Proctor as they get over the gainline!

57'

TK Howden comes on.

53'

Dominic Bird comes off.

53'

Sean Withy comes on.

52'

Shannon Frizell comes off.

52'

Leni Apisai comes on.

52'

Andrew Makalio comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Cam Roigard allows them to score the try.

51'

What a run here by Cam Roigard as they get over the gainline!

51'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Asafo Aumua getting some game time.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Dane Coles being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett adds the two points for Hurricanes.

49'

Try

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

48'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

48'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Aidan Morgan 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.

41'

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

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

33'

Trouble here as Jonah Lowe breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Hugh Renton goes on their own for a try.

22'

Jordie Barrett has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

Salesi Rayasi scores the try from close range.

13'

Spellbinding play by Ardie Savea is finished off with a try.

13'

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

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Du'Plessis Kirifi took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 8th April 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

14%

% Of Game In Lead

68%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

14 - 29

76'

Harmon

12 - 29

75'

Barrett

65'

7 - 29

Rayasi

64'

7 - 27

Barrett

52'

7 - 22

Roigard

51'

7 - 20

Barrett

49'

7 - 15

Blackwell

48'

7 - 13

Half Time

Barrett

36'

7 - 8

Gilbert

7 - 5

24'

Renton

5 - 5

22'

Rayasi

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

66%

3-6 secs

31%

18%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

105

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Sat 8th April 2023 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 4 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 5th and Highlanders in 9th 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.