Clock in the red as they set the lineout, and a double knock will bring an end to this one! 80'. Openside ball off the base and out to Moorby who ...
For all their early pressure, the Hurricanes couldn't get through again and it was Moana Pasifika who scored next through blood-bin replacement Mike Curry. In open play, Moana Pasifika had some strong periods of defence and thwarted some promising Hurricanes attacks. Moana Pasifika have struggled with their discipline this season, often finding themselves on the wrong side of the penalty count and struggling to defend against the attacking positions they give up.
Aspects of the performance left coach Aaron Mauger grimacing in the coaching box, and the end of their final storm week can't come soon enough.
The Hurricanes head to Dunedin for their second clash against the Highlanders, and now sit in seventh on the ladder. Du’Plessis Kirifi did not enjoy his best game against the Crusaders, and the selection at openside could spark a few conversations among the Hurricanes coaches. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. The Hurricanes’ night was soured by an injury to Devan Flanders, however. His work rate and accuracy continue to make him an easy selection for coach Jason Holland.
The siren goes as the Hurricanes have a lineout. There's a double knock-on though, and that'll be fulltime. 80 mins. Hurricanes scrum ...
The 41-point drubbing snaps a three-match losing streak and amends the surprise golden point extra-time defeat the Hurricanes suffered against the new expansion ...
Moana Pasifika 12 (Tries to Michael Curry and Alex McRobbie; conversion to Christian Leali’ifano) Both teams have a four-day turnaround, with Moana Pasifika travelling to Hamilton to face the Chiefs on Saturday just hours before the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders in Dunedin. Hurricanes thump Moana Pasifika to avenge for shock loss in eight-try rout
At Sky Stadium, Wellington: Hurricane 53 (Alex Fido try 2 min, Blake Gibson try 32 min 69 min, Wes Goosen 38 min, Keanu Kereru-Seams 44 min, TJ Perenara 47.