Hurricanes 38 - 34 Fijian Drua

Full time

22 Feb 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 2

McLean Park

The Hurricanes narrowly defeated the Fijian Drua 38-34 in a thrilling encounter at McLean Park. Du'Plessis Kirifi opened the scoring with an early try for the home side, but Iliesa Junior Ratuva quickly responded for the Drua. A flurry of penalties and tries ensued, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula showcasing his kicking prowess for the Fijians. The Hurricanes faced challenges after receiving two yellow cards, but managed to maintain their lead with tries from Fehi Fineanganofo and Cam Roigard. The second half saw the Drua fight back, with Isoa Nasilasila and Elia Canakaivata crossing the line. As the match drew to a close, Harry Godfrey's late try secured the victory for the Hurricanes. Both teams displayed tremendous spirit, making for an exhilarating match that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Weather

Temperature: 22.2°C (Feels like 21.6°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 17.6 km/h, gusting to 31.8 km/h Humidity: 48% Cloud Cover: 12%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
0'

Try

Du'Plessis Kirifi · Hurricanes

5 - 0
5'

Substitution

Riley Hohepa on for Callum Harkin · Hurricanes
6'

Try

Iliesa Junior Ratuva · Fijian Drua

5 - 5
13'

Penalty

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

5 - 8
18'

Try

Brayden Iose · Hurricanes

10 - 8
18'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

12 - 8
20'

Substitution

Callum Harkin on for Riley Hohepa · Hurricanes
24'

Try

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

12 - 13
25'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

12 - 15
26'

Yellow Card

Du'Plessis Kirifi · Hurricanes
26'

Substitution

Will Tucker on for Caleb Delany · Hurricanes
35'

Yellow Card

Will Tucker · Hurricanes
35'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

12 - 17
35'

Try

Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua

12 - 22
36'

Yellow Card Complete

Du'Plessis Kirifi · Hurricanes
39'

Try

Fehi Fineanganofo · Hurricanes

17 - 22
39'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

19 - 22
40'

Substitution

Peni Ravai on for Emosi Tuqiri · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Meli Tuni on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Riley Hohepa on for Callum Harkin · Hurricanes
Halftime 19 - 22
Second Half
42'

Try

Isoa Nasilasila · Fijian Drua

19 - 27
45'

Yellow Card Complete

Will Tucker · Hurricanes
48'

Substitution

Peter Lakai on for Brayden Iose · Hurricanes
48'

Substitution

Pasilio Tosi on for Tevita Mafile'o · Hurricanes
52'

Substitution

Caleb Muntz on for Ilaisa Droasese · Fijian Drua
55'

Substitution

Ilaisa Droasese on for Caleb Muntz · Fijian Drua
55'

Substitution

Pouri Rakete-Stones on for Xavier Numia · Hurricanes
55'

Substitution

Tevita Ikanivere on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
56'

Substitution

Kitione Salawa on for Motikiai Murray · Fijian Drua
58'

Try

Cam Roigard · Hurricanes

24 - 27
59'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

26 - 27
59'

Substitution

Iosefo Masi on for Taniela Rakuro · Fijian Drua
59'

Substitution

Raymond Tuputupu on for Jacob Devery · Hurricanes
65'

Substitution

Caleb Muntz on for Ilaisa Droasese · Fijian Drua
67'

Try

Bailyn Sullivan · Hurricanes

31 - 27
68'

Substitution

Peni Matawalu on for Frank Lomani · Fijian Drua
70'

Substitution

Emosi Tuqiri on for Peni Ravai · Fijian Drua
71'

Substitution

Ngatungane Punivai on for Fehi Fineanganofo · Hurricanes
73'

Try

Elia Canakaivata · Fijian Drua

31 - 32
73'

Substitution

Ratu Rotuisolia on for Mesake Vocevoce · Fijian Drua
74'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula · Fijian Drua

31 - 34
74'

Substitution

Mesake Doge on for Meli Tuni · Fijian Drua
74'

Substitution

Ere Enari on for Peter Umaga-Jensen · Hurricanes
75'

Try

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

36 - 34
76'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

38 - 34
Fulltime 38 - 34

Player ratings

Hurricanes

15 Callum Harkin 6.1
14 Fehi Fineanganofo 7.7
13 Bailyn Sullivan 8.4
12 Peter Umaga-Jensen 7.0
11 Kini Naholo 6.9
10 Harry Godfrey 8.0
9 Cam Roigard 9.7
1 Xavier Numia 7.1
2 Jacob Devery 6.9
3 Tevita Mafile'o 6.3
4 Caleb Delany 6.3
5 Hugo Plummer 7.4
6 Brad Shields 6.7
7 Du'Plessis Kirifi 7.0
8 Brayden Iose 7.9
16 Raymond Tuputupu 6.2
17 Pouri Rakete-Stones 6.7
18 Pasilio Tosi 5.6
19 Will Tucker 5.8
20 Peter Lakai 6.8
21 Ere Enari –
22 Riley Hohepa 7.1
23 Ngatungane Punivai –

Fijian Drua

15 Ilaisa Droasese 5.6
14 Iliesa Junior Ratuva 8.1
13 Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 5.8
12 Inia Tabuavou 7.2
11 Taniela Rakuro 6.4
10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.3
9 Frank Lomani 6.4
1 Emosi Tuqiri 6.2
2 Zuriel Togiatama 7.1
3 Mesake Doge 5.9
4 Mesake Vocevoce 6.8
5 Isoa Nasilasila 8.1
6 Meli Derenalagi 7.1
7 Motikiai Murray 7.4
8 Elia Canakaivata 7.5
16 Tevita Ikanivere 6.3
17 Peni Ravai 5.9
18 Meli Tuni 5.3
19 Ratu Rotuisolia –
20 Kitione Salawa 5.9
21 Peni Matawalu 6.0
22 Caleb Muntz 5.6
23 Iosefo Masi 5.8