Hurricanes

34 - 17

Full Time

Waratahs

Hurricanes vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mosese Tuipulotu bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

78'

Ben Donaldson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

74'

Try

Langi Gleeson scores an interception try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Langi Gleeson took full advantage.

73'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Aidan Morgan getting some game time.

71'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Kini Naholo being replaced.

71'

Jordie Barrett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

Dane Coles scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Dane Coles took full advantage.

69'

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

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Brayden Iose coming on.

68'

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

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Dominic Bird coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with James Blackwell coming off.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Harrison Goddard coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jake Gordon coming off.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Sateki Latu coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tom Lambert coming off.

66'

Hurricanes sub Pasilio Tosi comes onto the field.

63'

Tyrel Lomax departs for Hurricanes.

63'

NSW Waratahs sub Lachlan Swinton comes onto the field.

60'

Ned Hanigan departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub Daniel Botha comes onto the field.

60'

Harry Johnson-Holmes departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub Tane Edmed comes onto the field.

60'

Nemani Nadolo departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub Tolu Latu comes onto the field.

60'

Mahe Vailanu departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

Jamie Booth comes on for Hurricanes.

59'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

59'

Bailyn Sullivan comes on for Hurricanes.

59'

Julian Savea leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jordie Barrett kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Kini Naholo scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

54'

That's a great try assist by Joshua Moorby.

54'

What a run here by Joshua Moorby as they get over the gainline!

54'

Jordie Barrett has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Cam Roigard to score the try.

50'

Devan Flanders sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Devan Flanders as they get over the gainline!

50'

Dane Coles comes on.

50'

Asafo Aumua comes off.

50'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Pouri Rakete-Stones getting some game time.

50'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia being replaced.

50'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Mosese Tuipulotu coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Lalakai Foketi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Trouble here as Lalakai Foketi breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Hurricanes ends with a try for Kini Naholo.

27'

Devan Flanders played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Devan Flanders breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Max Jorgensen

22'

That's a great try assist by Taleni Seu.

22'

Conversion

Jordie Barrett converts the try.

19'

Try

Cam Roigard goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cam Roigard bursts through to advance the Hurricanes attack.

18'

Brett Cameron sets up the try.

18'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Will Harris coming on.

18'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Charlie Gamble coming off.

18'

Ben Donaldson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Nemani Nadolo leads to a try for NSW Waratahs

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Nemani Nadolo took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Devan Flanders took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Langi Gleeson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hurricanes v Waratahs 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Thu 16th March 2023, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Sky Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Hurricanes win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

75%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

25%

Possession Last 10 min

75%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gleeson

73'

34 - 17

Coles

34 - 12

69'

Barrett

29 - 12

55'

Naholo

27 - 12

54'

Roigard

22 - 12

50'

Half Time

Barrett

17 - 12

29'

Naholo

15 - 12

27'

Donaldson

24'

10 - 12

Jorgensen

22'

10 - 10

Barrett

10 - 5

19'

Roigard

8 - 5

18'

Nadolo

13'

3 - 5

Barrett

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Hurricanes

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Hurricanes

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

62%

3-6 secs

40%

27%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Hurricanes vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hurricanes face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 on Thu 16th March 2023 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 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 Waratahs in 5th and Hurricanes in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hurricanes vs Waratahs Squads

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