Super Rugby Highlights: Hurricanes v Highlanders

Super Rugby Highlights: Hurricanes v Highlanders

A strong finish by the Hurricanes saw them edge the Highlanders 25-22 at home in round 4 of Super Rugby. The Highlanders opened the scoring with an early try, but the Hurricanes hit back with their first score to lead 7-5. A Highlanders penalty edged the visitors in front, but a second Hurricanes try on the stroke of halftime saw them take a 14-8 advantage into the break. The Highlanders took control with two second half tries taking them into a 22-14 lead heading into the final quarter of the match. The Hurricanes pulled three points back with a penalty before crossing for their third try to level things up at 22-22 with just under 10 minutes to play. An intense finish followed, but the hosts would have the final say as they kicked the match winning penalty with time up on the clock to sneak the victory and make it three wins from four.



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