Moana Pasifika

40 - 31

Full Time

Hurricanes

Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Riley Hohepa bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

75'

Harry Godfrey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

Jone Rova scores the try from close range.

73'

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

73'

Cam Roigard played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Du'Plessis Kirifi took full advantage.

73'

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

72'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Ngatungane Punivai scores the try from close range.

71'

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

71'

That's a great try assist by Cam Roigard.

71'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Jackson Garden-Bachop coming on.

69'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Lalomilo Lalomilo coming off.

69'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming on.

69'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mills Sanerivi coming off.

69'

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

69'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Riley Hohepa coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ruben Love coming off.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Hugo Plummer coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Caleb Delany coming off.

67'

Patrick Pellegrini curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

66'

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Miracle Faiilagi touching down.

65'

Jonathan Taumateine sets up the try.

65'

Moana Pasifika sub Samuel Slade comes onto the field.

63'

Allan Craig departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

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

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ngatungane Punivai goes through the gap.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Patrick Pellegrini kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Mills Sanerivi from scoring as they record the try for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Jone Rova comes on for Hurricanes.

57'

Bailyn Sullivan leaves the field.

57'

Nic Souchon comes on for Hurricanes.

57'

Jacob Devery leaves the field.

57'

Tevita Ofa comes on for Moana Pasifika.

56'

Danny Toala leaves the field.

56'

Yellow Card

Isaia Walker-Leawere (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

56'

Yellow Card

Tom Savage (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

49'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Pasilio Tosi getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Chris Apoua getting some game time.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Sione Mafile'o being replaced.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Pole getting some game time.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with James Lay being replaced.

48'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Cam Roigard getting some game time.

45'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari being replaced.

45'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia getting some game time.

45'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

44'

Try

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

43'

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

43'

Patrick Pellegrini makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Moana Pasifika allows Kyren Taumoefolau to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Patrick Pellegrini played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Lalomilo Lalomilo being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Ola Tauelangi coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Ardie Savea coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Miracle Faiilagi being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Yellow Card

Brayden Iose (Hurricanes) is shown a yellow card

34'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Kyren Taumoefolau being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa scores from close range.

28'

Harry Godfrey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hurricanes is finished off by Ruben Love

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Brad Shields.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Delany bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ngatungane Punivai bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

21'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini converts the try.

19'

Try

Moana Pasifika are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Miracle Faiilagi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Jonathan Taumateine coming on.

16'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Aisea Halo coming off.

16'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Brayden Iose leads to a try for Hurricanes

15'

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

15'

Aisea Halo comes on for Moana Pasifika.

Jonathan Taumateine leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 7th March 2025, 10:05pm PST 
  
 North Harbour Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Moana Pasifika win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

67%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

23%

Possession Last 10 min

77%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rova

73'

40 - 31

Godfrey

71'

40 - 26

Punivai

71'

40 - 24

Faiilagi

40 - 19

65'

Godfrey

62'

35 - 19

Lakai

61'

35 - 17

Pellegrini

35 - 12

58'

Sanerivi

33 - 12

57'

Walker-Leawere

56'

28 - 12

Savage

28 - 12

49'

Pellegrini

28 - 12

44'

Faiilagi

26 - 12

43'

Pellegrini

21 - 12

41'

Taumoefolau

19 - 12

40'

Half Time

Iose

34'

14 - 12

Pellegrini

14 - 12

28'

Tupou Ta'eiloa

12 - 12

28'

Love

22'

7 - 12

Pellegrini

7 - 7

19'

Faiilagi

5 - 7

18'

Godfrey

15'

0 - 7

Iose

15'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Moana Pasifika

20%

Draw

Hurricanes

79%

Ruck-Won by Du'Plessis Kirifi

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Hurricanes

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

75%

3-6 secs

34%

19%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

59'

60'

77'

78'

Moana Pasifika

Hurricanes

Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 on Fri 7th March 2025 at North Harbour 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 22:05 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 just 3 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 4th and Moana Pasifika in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika 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.