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RNZ News
30-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika: what you need to know
Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 31 May Sky Stadium, Wellington Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Can Moana Pasifika lock in their first ever play-off spot? Ardie Savea will lead them out against his old team the Hurricanes, in his hometown, as they face must win circumstances. Depending on the result of today's earlier result between the Blues and Waratahs, Moana either need a win or a bonus point win to secure sixth spot and a play-off berth next weekend. Meanwhile, the Canes have plenty to play for themselves, as they can secure fourth spot and a potential second life under the new play-off format. READ: what every teams needs to do in the final round of Super Rugby Pacific Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia, 2. Jacob Devery, 3. Tyrel Lomax, 4. Zach Gallagher, 5. Hugo Plummer, 6. Devan Flanders, 7. Du'Plessis Kirifi (cc), 8. Peter Lakai, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Brett Cameron, 11. Fatafehi Fineanganofo, 12. Peter Umaga-Jensen, 13. Billy Proctor (cc), 14. Bailyn Sullivan, 15. Ruben Love Bench: 16. Raymond Tuputupu, 17. Pouri Rakete-Stones, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Will Tucker, 20. Brad Shields (cc), 21. Ereatara Enari, 22. Jone Rova, 23. Tjay Clarke Moana Pasifika: 1. Tito Tuipulotu, 2. Millennium Sanerivi, 3. Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, 4. Tom Savage, 5. Samuel Slade, 6. Miracle Faiilagi, 7. Ardie Savea, 8. Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, 9. Jonathan Taumateine, 10. Patrick Pellegrini, 11. Solomon Alaimalo, 12. Julian Savea, 13. Lalomilo Lalomilo, 14. Kyren Taumoefolau, 15. Tevita Ofa Bench: 16. Samiuela Moli, 17. Abraham Pole, 18. Chris Apoua, 19. Allan Craig, 20. Lotu Inisi, 21. Melani Matavao, 22. Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23. Pepesana Patafilo Brett Cameron glides through to score. Photo: Photosport Brett Cameron gets the start at first five, moving Ruben Love back to fullback. They're backed up by debutant Tjay Clarke and Jone Rova on the bench, while up front Jacob Devery starts at hooker in place of Asafo Aumua. Devan Flanders gets his first start of the season, at blindside. Julian Savea of Moana Pasifika. Photo: Bianca De Marchi / No William Havili for a second week in a row, which means Tevita Ofa will be hoping for a less torrid time at fullback that he faced in last weekend's demolition by the Chiefs. The only change is Julian Savea coming in at second five for the injured Danny Toala, which means both Savea brothers will be facing the side that made them All Blacks over the last decade and a half. Moana Pasifika loose forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa during the Super Rugby Pacific v the Blues at Eden Park on Saturday, 12 April 2025. Photo: Brett Phibbs / The Hurricanes have won all three of their Super Rugby Pacific matches against Moana Pasifika at Sky Stadium by an average margin of 32.7 points per game, scoring 52 points per game across those three wins. Moana Pasifika have won two of their last three Super Rugby Pacific matches after conceding 50+ points in the game prior. Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa has made 146 carries committing two or more tacklers this Super Rugby Pacific season, 27 more than any other player in the competition. "It will be good playing in Wellington, but I just want to do my best for the team and for myself after the weekend, we want to respond and it just happens that we are in Wellington, so it's going to be massive." - Moana captain Ardie Savea. "We're aware of (Savea's) strengths as a player, of their team's strengths. It'll be a tough game, they had a blip on the weekend but we're sure that's all it was. We've been super impressed." - Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw. Moana Pasifika 40 - 31 Hurricanes No matter what happens from here on out, the last time these sides played will be noted as a real turning point for Moana. After losing their first three games, Savea, Patrick Pellegrini and Miracle Faiilagi played big roles in the upset win, which set Moana on the trajectory to a potential play-off berth this weekend. The good news for Moana is that they would need a lot to go wrong to repeat last weekend's horrific result, the bad is that the Hurricanes are the form team of the competition and are unbeaten in their last five games. Moana will have to essentially repeat what they did against them the last time, which was to shoot out to a big lead and defend all the way into the second half, however it's unlikely the Hurricanes will let that happen.
NZ Herald
16-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Hurricanes vs Highlanders live updates, Super Rugby Pacific
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders. Hurricanes team to face Highlanders First-five Brett Cameron has been named on the bench for his first match of the season, seven months after tearing his ACL. Cameron was set to miss the entire season, but makes a timely return as the Hurricanes look for a third straight win. The Hurricanes have made mass changes in their forward pack with Xavier Numia and Pasilio Tosi named at prop, and Zach Gallagher at lock, while there has been a rotation in the loose forwards with Brad Shields starting at blindside, moving Brayden Iose to No 8 and Peter Lakai to openside. Bailyn Sullivan starts on the wing, with confirmation Kini Naholo has torn his ACL. Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Pasilio Tosi 4. Zach Gallagher 5. Isaia Walker-Leawere 6. Brad Shields (cc) 7. Peter Lakai 8. Brayden Iose 9. Cam Roigard 10. Ruben Love 11. Ngatungane Punivai 12. Riley Higgins 13. Billy Proctor (cc) 14. Bailyn Sullivan 15. Callum Harkin. Bench: 16. Raymond Tuputupu 17. Pouri Rakete-Stones , 18. Tevita Mafileo 19. Will Tucker 20. Du'Plessis Kirifi (cc) 21. Eretara Enari 22. Brett Cameron 23. Fatafehi Fineanganofo. Unavailable: Kini Naholo (knee, season), Tyrel Lomax (ankle) Harry Godfrey (lower leg), Caleb Delany (back) Highlanders team to face Hurricanes After the bye last week, Jamie Joseph has made mass changes to his side as they fight to stay in the hunt for a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs. In the pack, Jack Taylor swaps places with Soane Vikena to start at hooker, while Mitch Dunshea slots in at lock alongside Fabian Holland. Sean Withy moves from openside flanker to No 8, allowing Veveni Lasaqa to start. In the backs, Folau Fakatava starts at halfback alongside Taine Robinson at first-five, while Jona Nareki and Tanielu Tele'a have overcome injuries to take their places on the left wing and centre respectively. Highlanders: 1. Ethan de Groot (cc) 2. Jack Taylor 3. Saula Ma'u 4. Fabian Holland 5. Mitch Dunshea 6. Te Kamaka Howden 7. Vevemi Lasaqa 8. Sean Withy 9. Folau Fakatava 10. Taine Robinson 11. Jona Nareki 12. Timoci Tavatavanawai (cc) 13. Tanielu Tele'a 14. Jonah Lowe 15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens. Bench: 16. Soane Vikena 17. Josh Bartlett 18. Sefo Kautai 19. Oliver Haig 20. Michael Loft 21. Adam Lennox 22. Cam Millar 23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen. Unavailable: Caleb Tangitau (groin), James Arscott (shoulder), Nikora Broughton (knee), Sosefo Kautai (neck), Tanielu Tele'a, Finn Hurley (quad, season), Hayden Michaels (hamstring, season), Ajay Faleafaga (hand, season).
RNZ News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Super Rugby Pacific team namings: Cameron back ahead of schedule for Canes
Brett Cameron of the Hurricanes kicks the winning penalty against the Chiefs. Photo: Aaron Gillions / Brett Cameron is back ahead of schedule for the Hurricanes, due to come off the bench in their Friday night clash with the Highlanders in Wellington. It was thought that the one-test All Black would be missing the entire Super Rugby Pacific season but has made a remarkable recovery from a serious knee injury. Ngane Punivai and Bailyn Sullivan start on the wings for the Canes after Kini Naholo's season was ended last weekend with injury. Meanwhile, the Highlanders welcome back Jona Nareki, Sosefo Kautai and Tanielu Tele'a, while a reshuffle in the loose forwards sees Sean Withy move to number eight. Veveni Lasaqa starts at openside with TK Howden on the blind. Scott Barrett is out for the Crusaders for their game against the Waratahs with a thumb injury, he's expected back within a fortnight. Codie Taylor is also rested, so that means Quinten Strange gets the call up at lock and Ioane Moananu comes back in to start at hooker. George Bell returns from injury to the bench, and Johnny McNicholl shoots straight from the wider training squad into the number 15 jersey after Will Jordan's injury. Patrick Pellegrini is back at first five for Moana Pasifika for their crunch match against the Blues, which will go a long way to determining which of the two teams makes the play-offs. Samiuela Moli and Sione Havili Talitui come back onto the bench. The Tuipulotu brothers, Patrick and Tito, will line up against each other for the first time at Super Rugby Pacific level. Caleb Clarke makes a welcome return to the Blues on the left wing, also Adrian Choat starts at blindside in place the injured Anton Segner. Ruben Love scores and motions to the fans in the Zoo during the Highlanders v Hurricanes, Super Rugby Pacific match, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Photo: Michael Thomas/ActionPress Hurricanes v Highlanders Kick-off: 7:05pm Friday 16 May Sky Stadium, Wellington Live blog coverage on RNZ Sport Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Pasilio Tosi, 4. Zach Gallagher, 5. Isaia Walker-Leawere, 6. Brad Shields, 7. Peter Lakai, 8. Brayden Iose, 9. Cam Roigard, 10. Ruben Love, 11. Ngatungane Punivai, 12. Riley Higgins, 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Bailyn Sullivan, 15. Callum Harkin Bench: 16. Raymond Tuputupu, 17. Pouri Rakete-Stones, 18. Tevita Mafileo, 19. Will Tucker, 20. Du'Plessis Kirifi, 21. Ereatara Enari, 22. Brett Cameron, 23. Fatafehi Fineanganofo Highlanders: 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Jack Taylor, 3. Saula Ma'u, 4. Mitch Dunshea, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Te Kamaka Howden, 7. Veveni Lasaqa, 8. Sean Withy, 9. Folau Fakatava, 10. Taine Robinson, 11. Jona Nareki, 12. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 13. Tanielu Tele'a, 14. Jonah Lowe, 15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Bench: 16. Soane Vikena, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Oliver Haig, 20. Michael Loft, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Camerson Millar, 23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen Quinten Strange of the Crusaders during the Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika at the Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, on31 May 2024. Photo: Photosport / John Davidson Waratahs v Crusaders Kick-off: 9:35pm Friday 16 May Allianz Stadium, Sydney Live blog coverage on RNZ Sport Crusaders: 1. Tamaiti Williams, 2. Ioane Moananu, 3. Kershawl Sykes-Martin, 4. Quinten Strange, 5. Antonio Shalfoon, 6. Cullen Grace, 7. Tom Christie, 8. Christian Lio-Willie, 9. Noah Hotham, 10. Rivez Reihana, 11. Sevu Reece, 12. David Havili, 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Chay Fihaki, 15. Johnny McNicholl Bench: 16. George Bell, 17. George Bower, 18. Seb Calder, 19. Tahlor Cahill, 20. Corey Kellow, 21. Kyle Preston, 22. James O'Connor, 23. Dallas McLeod Ardie Savea, Blues v Moana Pasifika. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ Moana Pasifika v Blues Kick-off: 7:05pm Saturday 17 May North Harbour Stadium, Albany Live blog coverage on RNZ Sport Moana Pasifika: 1. Tito Tuipulotu, 2. Millennium Sanerivi, 3. Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou, 4. Tom Savage, 5. Samuel Slade, 6. Miracle Faiilagi, 7. Ardie Savea (c), 8. Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, 9. Jonathan Taumateine, 10. Patrick Pellegrini, 11. Kyren Taumoefolau, 12. Danny Toala, 13. Lalomilo Lalomilo, 14. Tevita Ofa, 15. William Havili Bench: 16. Samiuela Moli, 17. Abraham Pole, 18. Chris Apoua, 19. Allan Craig, 20. Sione Havili Talitui, 21. Melani Matavao, 22. Jackson Garden-Bachop, 23. Julian Savea Blues: 1. Joshua Fusitu'a, 2. Ricky Riccitelli, 3. Angus Ta'avao, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu, 5. Josh Beehre, 6. Adrian Choat, 7. Dalton Papali'i, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 9. Taufa Funaki, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Caleb Clarke, 12. Xavi Taele, 13. Rieko Ioane, 14. AJ Lam, 15. Corey Evans Bench: 16. Kurt Eklund, 17. Mason Tupaea, 18. Marcel Renata, 19. Laghlan McWhannell, 20. Cam Christie, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. Harry Plummer, 23. Cole Forbes Also: Fijian Drua v Force Kick-off: 3:35pm Saturday 17 May Churchill Park, Lautoka Brumbies v Reds Kick-off: 9:35pm Saturday 17 May GIO Stadium, Canberra Chiefs - bye
