Highlanders

18 - 20

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'

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tanielu Tele'a bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

75'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Stodart coming on.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with TK Howden coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ajay Faleafaga took full advantage.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jake Te Hiwi coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jona Nareki coming off.

67'

Sam Gilbert takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

67'

Highlanders sub Sefo Kautai comes onto the field.

63'

Saula Ma'u departs for Highlanders.

63'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

63'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

63'

Highlanders sub Josh Bartlett comes onto the field.

63'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

63'

Highlanders sub James Arscott comes onto the field.

63'

Nathan Hastie departs for Highlanders.

63'

Riley Hohepa curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

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

62'

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

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Peter Umaga-Jensen goes through the gap.

61'

Hurricanes sub Riley Hohepa comes onto the field.

60'

Harry Godfrey departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Highlanders sub Veveni Lasaqa comes onto the field.

60'

Nikora Broughton departs for Highlanders.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ajay Faleafaga

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ajay Faleafaga goes through the gap.

58'

Soane Vikena comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Jack Taylor leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Caleb Tangitau as they get over the gainline!

55'

Ajay Faleafaga comes on.

52'

Taine Robinson comes off.

52'

What a run here by Taine Robinson as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brad Shields being replaced.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Tyrel Lomax getting some game time.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Mafile'o being replaced.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Isaia Walker-Leawere getting some game time.

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Zach Gallagher being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Devery being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey adds the two points for Hurricanes.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Hurricanes leads to a try for Cam Roigard.

42'

Bailyn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

42'

Bailyn Sullivan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

39'

Try

An interception for Highlanders allows Caleb Tangitau to race clear for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Caleb Tangitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Fehi Fineanganofo getting some game time.

22'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Ngatungane Punivai being replaced.

22'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert adds the points for Highlanders.

22'

Penalty Goal

Harry Godfrey does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Timoci Tavatavanawai took full advantage.

Yellow Card

Ngatungane Punivai (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

Harry Godfrey has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Kini Naholo

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

Ruben Love sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Thu 13th March 2025, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Mabey

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

86%

90%

Possession Last 10 min

10%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Love

62'

18 - 20

Gilbert

18 - 15

59'

Faleafaga

16 - 15

58'

Godfrey

43'

11 - 15

Roigard

42'

11 - 13

Half Time

Tangitau

11 - 8

38'

Gilbert

6 - 8

22'

Godfrey

16'

3 - 8

Gilbert

3 - 5

11'

Punivai

0 - 5

Naholo

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Highlanders

40%

Draw

Hurricanes

59%

Ruck-Won by Soane Vikena

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

71%

3-6 secs

32%

25%

6+ secs

123

Rucks Won

121

Last 5 Penalties

58'

66'

68'

71'

78'

Highlanders

Hurricanes

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Thu 13th March 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 7 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 4th and Highlanders in 11th as such Hurricanes are favourites on paper.

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.