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Highlanders vs Hurricanes

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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.

9'
Yellow Card

Ngatungane Punivai (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

9'

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

4'
Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Kini Naholo

3'

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

3'

Ruben Love sets up the try.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Highlanders v Hurricanes
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 5
Fri 14th March 2025, 01:05am CDT
Forsyth Barr Stadium
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +2
Highlanders
Hurricanes
Highlanders
Time in lead
Hurricanes
9
Mins in lead
70
11%
% Of Game In Lead
86%
90%
Possession Last 10 min
10%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

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
9'
0 - 5
Naholo
3'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Highlanders
40%
Draw
1%
Hurricanes
59%
Ruck-Won by Soane Vikena

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.3
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4
5
Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders
Hurricanes
More Less More

Defence Profile

Highlanders
Hurricanes
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
64%
71%
3-6 secs
32%
25%
6+ secs
3%
4%
123
Rucks Won
121

Last 5 Penalties

58'
66'
68'
71'
78'
Highlanders
Hurricanes

Other Fixtures

59 - 10
FT
25 - 22
FT
35 - 15
FT
37 - 12
FT
47 - 17
FT
43 - 17
FT
18 - 19
FT
26 - 21
FT
17 - 18
FT
34 - 35
FT
24 - 17
FT
28 - 14
FT
0 - 24
FT
46 - 10
FT
17 - 17
FT
31 - 42
FT
21 - 34
FT
WOMENS
22 - 26
FT
24 - 26
FT
19 - 36
FT
34 - 29
FT
29 - 43
FT
28 - 24
FT
32 - 13
FT
29 - 28
FT
32 - 23
FT
59 - 7
FT
WOMENS
13 - 16
FT
23 - 31
FT
36 - 14
FT
41 - 17
FT
6 - 14
FT
31 - 24
FT
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