LIVE: Hurricanes back in front of Brumbies at half-time

Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 10:21 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Hurricanes have edged back in front 20-15 over the ACT Brumbies at half-time in Canberra.

Stephen Larkham's side are sitting in third after their shut-out win over Moana Pasifika last week.

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They are boosted by the return of Len Ikitau and Luke Reimer to the starting side.

As for the Hurricanes, they find themselves needing to win after being held to a draw by the Western Force.

The Hurricanes sit in seventh, with a win providing the opportunity for the side to jump as high as fifth on the ladder.

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HALF TIME: HURRICANES 20 - 15 BRUMBIEs
37': Hurricanes restore lead

20-15 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes find space in behind and they're back in front.

Ruben Love kicks for fullback Callum Harkin, who passes straight away for his winger Kini Naholo.

34': Reimer finds a way

15-all: Excellent work from the Brumbies as they hit straight back.

The Brumbies' forward pack steps up and make some impactful bursts to win the penalty.

It ends up delivering a try for flanker Luke Reimer from close as the hosts strike.

29': Love's long ranger extends lead

15-10 Hurricanes: Ruben Love extends the lead with a long range penalty.

The Hurricanes are controlling the breakdown and win the steal on halfway, setting up Love to smack it over

27': Punival puts Hurricanes up

12-10 Hurricanes: The Hurricanes are in front after winger Ngatungane Punivai finishes well in the corner.

Callum Harkin again starts the break with a lovely ball before the Hurricanes swing the other side of the field as Riley Higgins creates the space with what looks like a forward pass.

The referee and TMO clear it and Ruben Love nails the conversion from the sideline

23': Brumbies hold out Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are building pressure on the hosts' line after Du'Plessis Kirifi gets the turnover.

They win a lineout five metres out but there's James Slipper with the turnover, with another chance to strike coming up empty after 12 phases of attack.

14': Lolesio adds to lead

10-5 Brumbies: Noah Lolesio slots an easy three pointer as the rain settles into Canberra.

The Hurricanes are pinged from the kick-off after obstructing the chase, allowing the flyhalf to slot it over.

12': Billy's back and firing

7-5 Brumbies: Billy Proctor celebrates his return with a lovely five pointer.

Credit must go to Callum Harkin, with the fullback creating the break before throwing the long ball to the centre, who beats his man and scores.

8": Al adds to haul

7-0 Brumbies: Allan Alaalatoa's purple try-scoring patch continues as the front-rower gets the first

The Brumbies look to respond to the Hurricanes' fast start as Tuaina Taii Tualima breaks clear.

Some excellent work from the Brumbies forwards puts them on the Hurricanes line, with prop Alaalatoa crashing over after the TMO confirms the try

3': Hurricanes on the charge early

The Hurricanes are starting the game on fire as they put the Brumbies under instant pressure.

Billy Proctor breaks through some soft defence and the visitors force the penalty to kick for the line five metres out.

Brad Shields dives for the line two minutes later but it held up over the line.

PRE GAME: Brumbies, Hurricanes ready for big game

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the ACT Brumbies-Hurricanes clash in Canberra to conclude Round 11.

Both sides observe the ANZAC Round Weekend ceremony, with Wallaroo and leading Naval seamen Lydia Kavoa delivering the last post fresh out of camp with the Test side.

The Hurricanes kick-off and nearly win it back, only to drop it on the 22.

Brumbies 15

Tries: Alaalatoa, Reimer

Cons: Lolesio 1/2

Pens: Lolesio 1/1

Hurricanes 20

Tries: Proctor, Punival, Naholo

Cons: Love 1/3

Pens: Harkin 1/1

ACT BRUMBIES v HURRICANES TEAMS

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rob Valetini, Luke Reimer, Tuaina Taii Tualima, Ryan Lonergan, Noah Lolesio, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Rhys van Nek, Feao Fotuaika, Lachlan Shaw, Rory Scott, Harrison Goddard, Declan Meredith, Ollie Sapsford

HURRICANES (1-15): Tevita Mafileo, Raymond Tuputupu, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Zach Gallagher, Brad Shields (co-c), Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Ruben Love, Kini Nanolo, Riley Higgins, Billy Proctor (co-c), Ngatungane Punivai, Callum Harkin

Replacements: Jacob Devery, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Will Tucker, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Riley Hohepa, Bailyn Sullivan

Referee: Paul Williams

Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Mike Winter

TMO: Richard Kelly

HOW TO WATCH ACT BRUMBIES v HURRICANES

The Brumbies' clash with the Hurricanes will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on 9Gem, with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm

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