Hurricanes

45 - 28

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Hurricanes

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Commentary

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

80'

Tom Allen comes on.

79'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes off.

79'

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

79'

Du'Plessis Kirifi comes on.

78'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Casey bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

75'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Billy Proctor getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Rova took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ngane Punivai took full advantage.

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Lucas Cashmore coming on.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Kini Naholo coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Lucas Casey scores the try from close range.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Pasilio Tosi coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Du'Plessis Kirifi coming off.

66'

Yellow Card

Pouri Rakete-Stones (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Lennox goes through the gap.

61'

Hurricanes sub Jordi Viljoen comes onto the field.

61'

Ere Enari departs for Hurricanes.

61'

Ruben Love has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ere Enari from scoring as they record the try for Hurricanes.

58'

Oliver Haig comes on.

54'

Mitch Dunshea comes off.

54'

Jacob Devery comes on.

54'

Asafo Aumua comes off.

54'

Stanley Solomon comes on.

53'

Xavier Tito-Harris comes off.

53'

Ruben Love has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

Brayden Iose scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Brayden Iose as they get over the gainline!

51'

Ere Enari sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Brayden Iose as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tevita Mafileo comes on.

50'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Adam Lennox dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sean Withy getting some game time.

45'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Hugh Renton being replaced.

45'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Adam Lennox getting some game time.

45'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Nic Shearer being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Ruben Love adds the two points for Hurricanes.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Hurricanes leads to a try for Kini Naholo.

42'

Kini Naholo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Jone Rova played a key part in that try.

42'

Yellow Card

Xavier Tito-Harris (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Bailyn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Yellow Card

Ngane Punivai (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Highlanders.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes over.

40'

That's a great try assist by Nic Shearer.

39'

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

36'

Angus Ta'avao comes on for Highlanders.

32'

Saula Ma'u leaves the field.

32'

Jack Taylor comes on for Highlanders.

32'

Henry Bell leaves the field.

32'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes on.

29'

Siale Lauaki comes off.

29'

Conversion

Ruben Love makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Ruben Love as they go over the white wash for a try.

28'

Trouble here as Ruben Love breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Ere Enari is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Brayden Iose breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens goes on their own for a try.

24'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming on.

18'

Highlanders make a substitution with Hugh Renton coming off.

18'

Highlanders make a substitution with Meihana Grindlay coming on.

17'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jonah Lowe coming off.

17'

Conversion

Ruben Love converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Du'Plessis Kirifi

14'

Spellbinding play by Josh Moorby is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Moorby took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Ruben Love has kicked a conversion.

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.

Bailyn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

Du'Plessis Kirifi comes on for Hurricanes.

Devan Flanders leaves the field.

Red Card

Daniel Lienert-Brown (Highlanders) is shown the red card

Conversion

Ruben Love has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Josh Moorby

Kini Naholo sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Devan Flanders goes through the gap.

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

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Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Highlanders 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 23rd May 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Hnry Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

68'

45 - 28

Casey

67'

45 - 26

Rakete-Stones

45 - 21

65'

Enari

45 - 21

58'

Iose

40 - 21

51'

Millar

50'

35 - 21

Lennox

49'

35 - 19

Love

35 - 14

43'

Naholo

33 - 14

42'

Tito-Harris

41'

28 - 14

Punivai

28 - 14

40'

Half Time

Millar

41'

28 - 14

Tavatavanawai

40'

28 - 12

Love

28 - 7

29'

Love

26 - 7

28'

Millar

25'

21 - 7

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

24'

21 - 5

Love

21 - 0

15'

Kirifi

19 - 0

14'

Love

14 - 0

Naholo

12 - 0

Lienert-Brown

7 - 0

Love

7 - 0

Moorby

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

39%

3-6 secs

33%

35%

6+ secs

13%

26%

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

61'

62'

63'

65'

Hurricanes

Highlanders

Hurricanes vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Sat 23rd May 2026 at Hnry 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 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 8 places in the league table with Highlanders in 1st and Hurricanes in 9th 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.