Hurricanes

38 - 37

Full Time

Sharks

Hurricanes vs Sharks

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Conversion

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Ihaia West successfully kicks the conversion.

80+5'

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

80+5'

Ihaia West sets up the try.

80+4'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ngani Laumape scores from close range.

80+4'

Ngani Laumape makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

80+4'

Lubabalo Mtembu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80+2'

Hurricanes have won 100 rucks so far this game.

80'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Jamie Booth being able to wriggle through a gap.

80'

Yellow Card

Franco Marais (Sharks) is shown a yellow card.

80'

Franco Marais has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

80'

Trouble here as Ngani Laumape breaches the defence.

79'

Jean-Luc du Preez has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

79'

Penalty Goal

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Ihaia West successfully kicks the penalty goal.

77'

Hurricanes have won 80 rucks so far this game.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ngani Laumape bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

75'

Cameron Wright sets up the try.

74'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Robert du Preez kicks the conversion.

74'

Try

Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tyler Paul picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Curwin Bosch took full advantage.

72'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ihaia West kicks the penalty goal.

71'

Juan Schoeman comes on.

71'

Tendai Mtawarira comes off.

71'

Lukhanyo Am has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'

Sharks have won 80 rucks so far this game.

69'

Marius Louw comes on.

67'

Reed Prinsep comes on.

67'

Andre Esterhuizen comes off.

67'

Sam Henwood comes off.

67'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Paul getting some game time.

67'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Phillip Van Der Walt being replaced.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Stephan Lewies coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Vince Aso goes through the gap.

67'

Hurricanes have won 60 rucks so far this game.

67'

What a run here by Asafo Aumua as they gets over the gainline!.

63'

Sharks sub John-Hubert Meyer comes onto the field.

61'

Thomas du Toit departs for Sharks.

61'

Fraser Armstrong comes on for Hurricanes.

61'

Chris Eves leaves the field.

61'

Ben May comes on.

61'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes off.

61'

Wes Goosen comes on.

61'

Julian Savea comes off.

61'

Curwin Bosch makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

59'

Jacobus Van Wyk comes on.

56'

Sibusiso Nkosi comes off.

56'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Franco Marais getting some game time.

56'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Chiliboy Ralepelle being replaced.

56'

Try saving tackle made by Jamie Booth.

56'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming on.

56'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Ricky Riccitelli coming off.

56'

Brad Shields has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

55'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez adds the points for Sharks.

54'

Hurricanes sub Vaea Fifita comes onto the field.

54'

Michael Fatialofa departs for Hurricanes.

54'

Trouble here as Chiliboy Ralepelle breaches the defence.

52'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

52'

Penalty Goal

Ihaia West does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

Hurricanes have won 40 rucks so far this game.

48'

Penalty Goal

Ihaia West makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

44'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

42'

Jamie Booth comes on for Hurricanes.

40'

TJ Perenara leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chiliboy Ralepelle bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

38'

Conversion

Robert du Preez adds the two points for Sharks.

36'

Jean-Luc du Preez sets up the try.

35'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Lukhanyo Am.

35'

A gap opened in the defence and Curwin Bosch took full advantage.

35'

Michael Fatialofa has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

34'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez kicks the penalty.

33'

Cameron Wright comes on.

31'

Louis Schreuder comes off.

31'

Conversion

Ihaia West does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Spellbinding play by Ihaia West is finished off with a try.

31'

The defensive line has been broken as Vince Aso goes through the gap.

30'

Try

The kick through from Hurricanes has allowed Vince Aso to touch down.

30'

What a run here by Lukhanyo Am as they gets over the gainline!.

27'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

26'

Sam Henwood has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

26'

Conversion

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Louis Schreuder makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

24'

Try

Louis Schreuder scores the try from close range.

24'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

23'

What a tackle there by Michael Fatialofa as he saves a certain try!.

23'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

21'

Robert du Preez played a key part in that try.

20'

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lukhanyo Am touching down.

20'

Ricky Riccitelli has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

19'

Conversion

Ihaia West has kicked a conversion.

17'

Trouble here as Ngani Laumape breaches the defence.

16'

That's a great try assist by Ihaia West.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Ngani Laumape.

15'

Hurricanes have won 20 rucks so far this game.

15'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

10'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sibusiso Nkosi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

10'

Ihaia West has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Ihaia West sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Jordie Barrett.

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

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Lwazi Mvovo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Hurricanes v Sharks

Fri 6th April 2018, 12:35am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

West

38 - 37

85'

Laumape

36 - 37

84'

Marais

81'

31 - 37

West

31 - 37

77'

du Preez

74'

28 - 37

Paul

72'

28 - 35

West

28 - 30

71'

du Preez

54'

25 - 30

West

25 - 27

50'

West

22 - 27

44'

Half Time

du Preez

36'

19 - 27

35'

19 - 25

du Preez

33'

19 - 20

West

19 - 17

31'

Aso

17 - 17

30'

du Preez

25'

12 - 17

Schreuder

24'

12 - 15

du Preez

21'

12 - 10

20'

12 - 8

West

12 - 3

17'

Laumape

10 - 3

15'

Barrett

5 - 3

du Preez

0 - 3

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Hurricanes vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Sharks in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 6th April 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 09:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 00:35 EST 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 1 place in the league table with Sharks in 2nd and Hurricanes in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hurricanes vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Hurricanes vs Sharks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.