Highlanders

7 - 50

Full Time

Hurricanes

Highlanders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

80'

Try

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

79'

Spellbinding play by Brad Shields is finished off with a try.

79'

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peter Lakai bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Fehi Fineanganofo took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordie Barrett took full advantage.

71'

Ruben Love curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Fehi Fineanganofo

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Fehi Fineanganofo took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Jordie Barrett.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ere Enari coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tanielu Tele'a coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jonah Lowe coming off.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Vernon Bason coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming off.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Soane Vikena coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Ruben Love successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Bailyn Sullivan

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Bailyn Sullivan goes through the gap.

65'

Fehi Fineanganofo sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruben Love goes through the gap.

64'

Hurricanes sub Hugo Plummer comes onto the field.

63'

Caleb Delany departs for Hurricanes.

63'

Hurricanes sub Siale Lauaki comes onto the field.

63'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

63'

Hurricanes sub Bailyn Sullivan comes onto the field.

63'

Callum Harkin departs for Hurricanes.

63'

Highlanders sub Andrew Knewstubb comes onto the field.

62'

Reesjan Pasitoa departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Josh Bartlett comes onto the field.

62'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Tai Cribb comes onto the field.

62'

Oliver Haig departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Sefo Kautai comes onto the field.

62'

Angus Ta'avao departs for Highlanders.

62'

Ruben Love curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Fehi Fineanganofo

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Fehi Fineanganofo goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ruben Love is finished off with a try.

61'

Yellow Card

Veveni Lasaqa (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

59'

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

58'

Yellow Card

Xavier Numia (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

53'

Brad Shields comes on.

51'

Devan Flanders comes off.

51'

Veveni Lasaqa comes on.

50'

Lucas Casey comes off.

50'

Adam Lennox comes on.

50'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Slick passing by Hurricanes leads to a try for Devan Flanders.

49'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

49'

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

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Mafileo getting some game time.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Pasilio Tosi being replaced.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Du'Plessis Kirifi getting some game time.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Brayden Iose being replaced.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Peter Lakai being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The left post denies Ruben Love from adding the extras.

34'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Fehi Fineanganofo to score the try.

33'

Ruben Love sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Ruben Love makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

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.

20'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

14'

Try

Cam Roigard scores the try from close range.

13'

Conversion

Reesjan Pasitoa has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Reesjan Pasitoa.

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Fehi Fineanganofo goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Angus Gardner blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Thu 19th March 2026, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

76%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Love

80'

7 - 50

Lakai

79'

7 - 48

Fineanganofo

69'

7 - 43

Love

66'

7 - 38

Sullivan

65'

7 - 36

Fineanganofo

61'

7 - 31

Lasaqa

7 - 26

59'

Numia

53'

7 - 26

Love

50'

7 - 26

Flanders

49'

7 - 24

Half Time

Fineanganofo

33'

7 - 19

Love

20'

7 - 14

Roigard

20'

7 - 12

Love

14'

7 - 7

Roigard

13'

7 - 5

Pasitoa

7 - 0

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Highlanders

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

54%

3-6 secs

27%

36%

6+ secs

13%

10%

Rucks Won

105

Last 5 Penalties

57'

59'

66'

68'

73'

Highlanders

Hurricanes

Highlanders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Thu 19th March 2026 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 RugbyPass TV 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 1st and Highlanders in 8th 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.