RECAP: The Hurricanes have sent a massive warning to the rest of the competition with a 52-14 win over the Queensland Reds in Wellington.
It's the fourth time this season the Hurricanes have notched up over 50 points as they soar further head on top of the ladder.
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Fehi Fineanganofo continues his brilliant season, scoring for a hat-trick as he go ahead of Charlie Cale on top of the try-scoring table with nine.
The Hurricanes built a commanding lead, cruising to a 24-7 lead before the Reds hit back to leave the game in the balance at the half.
But it was all 'Canes in the second half, piling on four unanswered tries as they remain the team to beat in Super Rugby.
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Hurricanes 52-14: The Reds are still searching for a consolation try as the Hurricanes look to end the game on a high.
But in a summary of this game, it ends in a Reds mistake and Hurricanes counter attack.
Hurricanes 52-14: Vernon Bason raises the bat for the 'Canes as the hosts keep pressing.
The Hurricanes power their way over via the rolling maul, delighting the fans and the bench alike.
Hurricanes 45-14: A welcome sight amid the tough afternoon as Tom Lynagh returns for the first time in 2026.
He tries for an ambitious cross-field kick but it doesn't come off.
Hurricanes 45-14: The execution is just letting the Reds down as they can't convert their field position.
The latest chance comes 15 metres out as they cough up the lineout to alleviate the pressure for the hosts.
Hurricanes 45-14: The Reds are trying to muster a comeback but this Hurricanes team is unreal.
Du'Plessis Kirifi is the man with the turnover, nabbing it perfectly right on his goal-line, with Peter Lakai again coming up with the answer two minutes later.
Hurricanes 45-14: Another Reds turnover, another Fehi Fineanganofo try.
The Reds go down the short side but Fraser McReight's pass finds the hands of the winger, who is unstoppable as he runs 60 metres.
Hurricanes 38-14: A picture-perfect set play from the maul delivers a double for Fehi Fineanganofo.
Peter Lakai seals it perfectly with the dummy at the back of the maul, delivering for the winger to power over the line
Hurricanes 31-14: It's not Cam Roigard's day as another try goes begging.
It's almost a repeat of the first half as Du'Plessis Kirifi breaks through and Roigard is unmarked, dropping it cold
Hurricanes 31-14: A sensational offload from Asafo Aumua delivers a five pointer for Wearner Dearns.
Aumua somehow flicks it back over his head as he goes out to Dearns, who reaches out for a crucial try.
Hurricanes 24-14: A smart chip kick from Kalani Thomas almost lands in Tim Ryan's hands after they spot a mile of space inside the 22.
However, the kick doesn't come off and the bounce is a nightmare, rebounding back ten metres to the Hurricanes.
Hurricanes 24-14: A big blow for the Reds as Harry Wilson has failed his HIA during the half-time proceedings.
Louis Werchon has also been replaced by Kalani Thomas
Hurricanes 24-14: The Hurricanes burst the Reds open again but they can't make it count.
The hosts slice through via Du'Plessis Kirifi, and the ball back inside to Cam Roigard hits the deck, preserving the deficit to ten for the Reds.
Hurricanes 24-14: Massive moment for the Reds as the centres combine for a crucial try.
The Reds launch off the five metre lineout as Hunter Paisami puts Isaac Henry over from close, who juggles and slams it down.
Hurricanes 24-7: Geez, the Reds get away with one as Jordie Barrett is denied what would've been another try off turnover.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips puts a grubber in and it rebounds off Barrett's foot to Billy Proctor, who races away and finds Barrett. However, Proctor is deemed to be offside from Barrett's deflection, keeping the Reds in this contest.
Hurricanes 24-7: Some life for the Reds as Harry McLaughlin-Phillips swerves his way through the line after a lineout gone wrong for the hosts.
They continue to press as they win a penalty right in front of the posts five metres out, opting for a scrum but ball security is an issue as they drop it two phases afterwards.
Hurricanes 24-7: It's one way traffic as Bailyn Sullivan goes over untouched in the corner.
The Reds have been run ragged and a perfect cutout ball from Jordie Barrett finds Sullivan in the corner for their fourth.
Hurricanes 19-7: Both sides are struggling to find rhythm with their box kicks.
Louis Werchon has one is marked comfortably inside the 22 and instantly apologises, while Cam Roigard matches that with one that goes out on the full.
Hurricanes 19-7: The Hurricanes strike again off the turnover as Fehi Fineanganofo gets another try for the season.
The visitors can't make the ball out of the back stick, and it lobs into the hands of Devan Flanders, handing off to his flyer for his seventh of the year.
Hurricanes 12-7: Josh Moorby powers his way over the line as the hosts hit the front.
Filipo Daugunu delivers a thumper on Jordie Barrett but the quick ball at ruck-time creates the space for the fullback to get on the outside shoulder and dive over
7-all: Tim Ryan makes a great break as the Reds charge into the 22.
But instantly they are forced to defend their line after the Hurricanes kill them on the turnover and win a penalty to kick the ball ten metres out.
7-all: Brilliant response from the Reds as Jock Campbell crashes over.
The Reds force the mistake from the kick-off and Campbell makes them pay from the resulting scrum, beating one and carrying another over the line for the five pointer
Hurricanes 7-0: Cam Roigard strikes for the opener as the scrumhalf finishes off a nice backline play.
Josh Moorby beats his defender and gets into space, passing off to Billy Proctor to draw the fullback for the scrumhalf
Ruben Love kicks off and this game is underway with a flyer as Fehi Fineanganofo wins the kickoff for the hosts
The Reds are running left to right on screen as they are forced into early defence, with an attempted intercept from Jock Campbell putting them under pressure at scrum-time, which they defuse well.
Tries: Roigard, Moorby, Fineanganofo 3, Sullivan, Dearns, Bason
Cons: Love 6/8
Pens:
Tries: Campbell, Henry
Cons: McLaughlin-Phillips 2/2
Pens:
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Hurricanes-Reds clash and there's a massive change already.
All Black Tyrel Lomax is out with injury, with Tevita Mafileo coming in for a straight swap.
Conditions look bright and sunny in Wellington for a massive game for both teams.
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Tevita Mafileo, Caleb Delany, Warner Dearns, Devan Flanders, Du’Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Vernon Bason, Siale Lauaki, Pasilio Tosi, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Lucas Cashmore, Jone Rova
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Josh Nasser, Nick Bloomfield, Seru Uru, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Harry Wilson, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Isaac Henry, Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Hamish Muller, Vaiuta Latu, Kalani Thomas, Tom Lynagh, Treyvon Pritchard
Referee: Angus Mabey
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams, Mike Winter
TMO: Aaron Paterson
The Hurricanes' clash with the Reds will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:00 pm with kickoff expected at 2:35 pm.
