Hurricanes

24 - 20

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

82'

Try

Hurricanes are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cam Roigard picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben Love bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

76'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Raymond Tuputupu getting some game time.

71'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Asafo Aumua being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Taine Robinson has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Penalty Goal

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Taine Robinson successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Michael Loft coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Veveni Lasaqa coming off.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Oliver Haig coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with TK Howden coming off.

65'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

64'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ruben Love kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Tanielu Tele'a leaves the field.

57'

Sefo Kautai comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Saula Ma'u leaves the field.

57'

Soane Vikena comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Jack Taylor leaves the field.

57'

Josh Bartlett comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

57'

Tevita Mafile'o comes on for Hurricanes.

57'

Pasilio Tosi leaves the field.

57'

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

56'

Ruben Love makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Ruben Love adds the two points for Hurricanes.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Cam Roigard from scoring that try!

47'

Cam Roigard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Fehi Fineanganofo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Fehi Fineanganofo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Brett Cameron coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ngantungane Punivai coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Du'Plessis Kirifi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Callum Harkin breaches the defence.

28'

Adam Lennox comes on.

26'

Jona Nareki comes off.

26'

Yellow Card

Timoci Tavatavanawai (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

22'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Fehi Fineanganofo coming on.

19'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Bailyn Sullivan coming off.

19'

Conversion

Taine Robinson converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Jonah Lowe

17'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens sets up the try.

17'

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

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

16'

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

15'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Bailyn Sullivan

11'

Ruben Love played a key part in that try.

11'

Hurricanes sub Du'Plessis Kirifi comes onto the field.

10'

Brayden Iose departs for Hurricanes.

10'

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

The defensive line has been broken as Brad Shields goes through the gap.

Conversion

Taine Robinson has kicked a conversion.

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jonah Lowe touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Highlanders 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 16th May 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Sky Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

63%

92%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Love

24 - 20

82'

Roigard

22 - 20

80'

Robinson

71'

17 - 20

Robinson

67'

17 - 17

Love

17 - 14

60'

Love

14 - 14

48'

Roigard

12 - 14

47'

Half Time

Tavatavanawai

22'

7 - 14

Robinson

19'

7 - 14

Lowe

17'

7 - 12

Love

7 - 7

12'

Sullivan

5 - 7

11'

Robinson

0 - 7

Lowe

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Hurricanes

87%

Draw

Highlanders

12%

Conversion by Ruben Love

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Highlanders

More Less

Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

32%

3-6 secs

36%

45%

6+ secs

12%

23%

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

70'

75'

77'

Hurricanes

Highlanders

Hurricanes vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 16th May 2025 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 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 00:05 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 Highlanders in 4th and Hurricanes in 11th as such Highlanders are favourites on paper.

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.