Highlanders

12 - 47

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'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett converts the try.

81'

Try

An interception by Justin Sangster allows them to race away to score.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Justin Sangster bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

80'

Highlanders go for goal with Sam Gilbert taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

75'

Max Hicks played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonah Lowe took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and TJ Perenara took full advantage.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Peter Umaga-Jensen getting some game time.

71'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Kini Naholo being replaced.

71'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

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

65'

Peter Lakai sets up the try.

65'

Hurricanes sub Ngatungane Punivai comes onto the field.

63'

Brett Cameron departs for Hurricanes.

63'

Hurricanes sub Justin Sangster comes onto the field.

60'

Isaia Walker-Leawere departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Hurricanes sub Pasilio Tosi comes onto the field.

60'

Tyrel Lomax departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Hurricanes sub James O'Reilly comes onto the field.

60'

Asafo Aumua departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

60'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Jack Taylor comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Henry Bell leaves the field.

58'

Rohan Wingham comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Saula Ma'u leaves the field.

58'

TJ Perenara comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

56'

James Arscott comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Folau Fakatava leaves the field.

56'

Du'Plessis Kirifi comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Brad Shields leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Kini Naholo as they get over the gainline!

56'

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

53'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on.

50'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

50'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ajay Faleafaga getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Josh Timu being replaced.

48'

Joshua Moorby makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Highlanders.

45'

Try

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

44'

Conversion

Brett Cameron adds the two points for Hurricanes.

42'

Try

An interception for Hurricanes allows Joshua Moorby to race clear for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Joshua Moorby 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.

42'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Sam Gilbert being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Nikora Broughton comes on for Highlanders.

34'

Tom Sanders leaves the field.

34'

Oliver Haig comes on for Highlanders.

31'

Fabian Holland leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Cam Roigard scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Ruben Love breaches the defence.

29'

Brett Cameron curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Hurricanes maul...no miracles today as Asafo Aumua powers over.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Proctor bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

24'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Josh Timu getting some game time.

22'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jona Nareki being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

21'

Conversion

Brett Cameron converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by Peter Lakai

17'

Caleb Delany sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Delany bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

16'

Conversion

Brett Cameron converts the try.

11'

Try

Xavier Numia scores the try from close range.

10'

Isaia Walker-Leawere played a key part in that try.

10'

Yellow Card

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

A gap opened in the defence and Cam Roigard took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Kini Naholo goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Lowe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 29th March 2024, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

81'

12 - 47

Sangster

80'

12 - 45

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

12 - 40

75'

Barrett

66'

7 - 40

Perenara

65'

7 - 38

Gilbert

7 - 33

45'

Fakatava

5 - 33

44'

Cameron

42'

0 - 33

Moorby

40'

0 - 31

Half Time

Cameron

31'

0 - 26

Roigard

30'

0 - 24

Aumua

27'

0 - 19

Cameron

17'

0 - 14

Lakai

17'

0 - 12

Cameron

11'

0 - 7

Numia

10'

0 - 5

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

3-6 secs

21%

26%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

63'

68'

72'

74'

Highlanders

Hurricanes

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 29th March 2024 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 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 5 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Highlanders in 6th 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.