Moana Pasifika 40 - 31 Hurricanes

Full time

08 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 4

North Harbour Stadium

Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes head to head

Moana Pasifika secured a thrilling 40-31 victory against the Hurricanes at North Harbour Stadium. The home side started strong, with Miracle Faiilagi scoring two tries and Patrick Pellegrini converting each to build an early lead. Despite a try from Hurricanes' Brayden Iose, Moana maintained their momentum, with Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa and Kyren Taumoefolau also crossing the line. The Hurricanes struggled with discipline, receiving multiple yellow cards, including one for Iose. In the second half, Faiilagi completed his hat-trick, while the Hurricanes' Peter Lakai and Jone Rova fought back with late tries. Pellegrini's consistent kicking proved crucial, finishing with five conversions. Ultimately, Moana Pasifika's offensive prowess and resilience earned them a well-deserved win.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: France

Weather

Temperature: 19.4°C (Feels like 16.7°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 20.3 km/h, gusting to 39.2 km/h Humidity: 60% Cloud Cover: 38%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
5'

Substitution

Aisea Halo on for Jonathan Taumateine · Moana Pasifika
15'

Try

Brayden Iose · Hurricanes

0 - 5
15'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

0 - 7
16'

Substitution

Jonathan Taumateine on for Aisea Halo · Moana Pasifika
18'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

5 - 7
19'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

7 - 7
22'

Try

Ruben Love · Hurricanes

7 - 12
28'

Try

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa · Moana Pasifika

12 - 12
28'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

14 - 12
34'

Yellow Card

Brayden Iose · Hurricanes
40'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau · Moana Pasifika

19 - 12
40'

Substitution

Ola Tauelangi on for Ardie Savea · Moana Pasifika
Halftime 19 - 12
Second Half
41'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

21 - 12
43'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

26 - 12
44'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

28 - 12
44'

Yellow Card Complete

Brayden Iose · Hurricanes
45'

Substitution

Xavier Numia on for Siale Lauaki · Hurricanes
45'

Substitution

Cam Roigard on for Ere Enari · Hurricanes
48'

Substitution

Abraham Pole on for James Lay · Moana Pasifika
48'

Substitution

Chris Apoua on for Sione Mafile'o · Moana Pasifika
48'

Substitution

Du'Plessis Kirifi on for Brad Shields · Hurricanes
48'

Substitution

Pasilio Tosi on for Tevita Mafile'o · Hurricanes
50'

Yellow Card

Tom Savage · Moana Pasifika
56'

Yellow Card

Isaia Walker-Leawere · Hurricanes
56'

Substitution

Tevita Ofa on for Danny Toala · Moana Pasifika
57'

Try

Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika

33 - 12
57'

Substitution

Nic Souchon on for Bailyn Sullivan · Hurricanes
58'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

35 - 12
60'

Yellow Card Complete

Tom Savage · Moana Pasifika
61'

Try

Peter Lakai · Hurricanes

35 - 17
62'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

35 - 19
63'

Substitution

Samuel Slade on for Allan Craig · Moana Pasifika
65'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

40 - 19
66'

Yellow Card Complete

Isaia Walker-Leawere · Hurricanes
67'

Substitution

Hugo Plummer on for Caleb Delany · Hurricanes
67'

Substitution

Riley Hohepa on for Ruben Love · Hurricanes
69'

Substitution

Samiuela Moli on for Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika
69'

Substitution

Jackson Garden-Bachop on for Lalomilo Lalomilo · Moana Pasifika
71'

Try

Ngatungane Punivai · Hurricanes

40 - 26
71'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey · Hurricanes

40 - 21
73'

Try

Jone Rova · Hurricanes

40 - 31
Fulltime 40 - 31

Player ratings

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 6.4
14 Solomon Alaimalo 7.1
13 Lalomilo 6.4
12 Danny Toala 6.4
11 Kyren Taumoefolau 8.5
10 Patrick Pellegrini 9.0
9 Jonathan Taumateine 7.6
1 James Lay 6.7
2 Mills Sanerivi 8.3
3 Sione Mafile'o 6.4
4 Tom Savage 5.4
5 Allan Craig 6.4
6 Miracle Faiilagi 8.6
7 Ardie Savea 6.6
8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 8.2
16 Samiuela Moli 6.1
17 Abraham Pole 6.4
18 Chris Apoua 6.4
19 Samuel Slade 6.3
20 Jackson Garden-Bachop 6.0
21 Ola Tauelangi 6.4
22 Aisea Halo 6.1
23 Tevita Ofa 6.5

Hurricanes

15 Ruben Love 7.6
14 Ngatungane Punivai 7.4
13 Bailyn Sullivan 6.5
12 Peter Umaga-Jensen 5.8
11 Kini Naholo 5.7
10 Harry Godfrey 6.0
9 Ere Enari 6.5
1 Siale Lauaki 6.8
2 Jacob Devery 7.1
3 Tevita Mafile'o 6.1
4 Caleb Delany 6.6
5 Isaia Walker-Leawere 4.1
6 Brad Shields 6.6
7 Peter Lakai 7.6
8 Brayden Iose 6.6
16 Nic Souchon 6.1
17 Xavier Numia 6.3
18 Pasilio Tosi 5.8
19 Hugo Plummer 5.8
20 Du'Plessis Kirifi 6.7
21 Cam Roigard 6.8
22 Riley Hohepa 5.9
23 Jone Rova –