Hurricanes

41 - 14

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Hurricanes

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Commentary

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

80'

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

79'

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Tavatavanawai bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jona Nareki coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Hayden Michaels coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nikora Broughton coming off.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Bailyn Sullivan coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Billy Proctor coming off.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Folau Fakatava coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with James Arscott coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Billy Proctor goes through the gap.

63'

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

62'

Try

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

61'

Riley Higgins comes on for Hurricanes.

57'

Ruben Love leaves the field.

57'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on for Hurricanes.

57'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

57'

Peter Lakai comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Du'Plessis Kirifi leaves the field.

55'

Tevita Mafileo comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Pasilio Tosi leaves the field.

55'

Justin Sangster comes on for Hurricanes.

55'

Isaia Walker-Leawere leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Hurricanes results in a try for Salesi Rayasi.

54'

What a run here by Salesi Rayasi as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Billy Proctor.

54'

What a run here by James O'Reilly as they get over the gainline!

53'

Yellow Card

Sam Gilbert (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

53'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Timoci Tavatavanawai getting some game time.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Connor Garden-Bachop being replaced.

47'

Billy Proctor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming on.

42'

Hurricanes make a substitution with TJ Perenara coming off.

42'

Hurricanes make a substitution with James O'Reilly coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Henry Bell coming off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Saula Ma'u coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jermaine Ainsley coming off.

40'

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

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Brett Cameron being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Hurricanes go for goal with Brett Cameron taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Highlanders sub Tom Sanders comes onto the field.

36'

Will Tucker departs for Highlanders.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hurricanes as Du'Plessis Kirifi goes over.

35'

TJ Perenara sets up the try.

35'

Yellow Card

Connor Garden-Bachop (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

35'

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

34'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Fabian Holland scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Max Hicks breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Brett Cameron makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

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

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Brett Cameron.

22'

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

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by TJ Perenara

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as TJ Perenara bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

17'

Asafo Aumua sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Brett Cameron converts the try.

13'

Try

Du'Plessis Kirifi scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by TJ Perenara is finished off with a try.

12'

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

11'

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

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Salesi Rayasi

That's a great try assist by Asafo Aumua.

The defensive line has been broken as Asafo Aumua goes through the gap.

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Matt Whaanga

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Whaanga goes through the gap.

Billy Harmon sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Highlanders 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 31st May 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Sky Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Iose

41 - 14

61'

Cameron

36 - 14

55'

Rayasi

34 - 14

54'

Gilbert

53'

29 - 14

Half Time

Kirifi

29 - 14

35'

Garden-Bachop

35'

24 - 14

Gilbert

33'

24 - 14

Holland

32'

24 - 12

Cameron

24 - 7

23'

Rayasi

22 - 7

22'

Perenara

17 - 7

17'

Cameron

12 - 7

13'

Kirifi

10 - 7

12'

Rayasi

5 - 7

Gilbert

0 - 7

Whaanga

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Highlanders

More Less

Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

48%

3-6 secs

27%

42%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

74'

76'

79'

Hurricanes

Highlanders

Hurricanes vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Fri 31st May 2024 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 Highlanders in 1st and Hurricanes in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hurricanes vs Highlanders Squads

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