Current Super Rugby log leaders the Chiefs have not beaten the Hurricanes since the 2009 Super 14 semi-final, when they won 14-10. In the current tournament the Chiefs have a brilliant defensive record with only eight tries being scored against them but the Hurricanes seem to have the attacking edge, scoring 28 tries thus far.
Match details
We are waiting for the kick-off.
0.00: Beauden Barrett gets proceedings under way as he kicks off for the Hurricanes.
1.00: The Chiefs dominate possession early on as they look to work their way up inside Hurricanes territory. Brendon Leonard looks to punt the ball into space but it bounces into touch and the Hurricanes have the first throw-in at a lineout on half way.
3.00: Conrad Smith is penalised inside his own half for not releasing. Aaron Cruden will line up a shot at goal from 30m out.
5.00: Cruden bangs over the kick to hand the home side an early lead.
6.00: The Hurricanes set up a solid attacking platform as they work their way inside the Chiefs' 22. Barrett has a crack at a drop goal but the ball drifts wide.
7.00: The Chiefs affect a steal just on half way and Arizona Taumalolo makes a solid break up field before off-loading to Tim Nanai-Williams who gets within 5m of the Hurricanes' line before being tackled into touch.
9.00: The Hurricanes string together several phases inside the Chiefs' 22. They get within 10m of the line but are penalised for crossing. Cruden clears to relieve the pressure.
11.00: The Chiefs put in some solid phase play as they begin to apply pressure and work their way up into the Hurricanes' 22.
13.00: The Chiefs have the territorial edge at the moment as they work their way inside the Hurricanes' 22. The Hurricanes begin to scramble as the Chiefs work their way through holes in the visitors' defence. The Chiefs are awarded a penalty as the Hurricanes are pinged for obstruction.
15.00: Cruden bangs over another penalty for the Chiefs.
17.00: The Hurricanes gain momentum inside the Chiefs' 22 as they work their way up into just 10m from the line. The home side are penalised for going offside at a ruck and Barrett will line up a kick at posts.
18.00: Barrett's kick is on target, reducing the deficit.
21.00: The Chiefs are camped in Hurricanes territory as they hustle their way inside the visitors' 22. They are unable to generate quick ball and this slows their momentum as they drive towards the line.
23.00: The Hurricanes are penalised just 10m from their own line and Cruden will line up a shot at goal.
24.00: Cruden's kick sails over.
26.00: The Hurricanes are penalised inside their own half for going off-side at the ruck. Cruden will line up yet another kick at posts.
27.00: Cruden adds another three from 25m out as his penalty sails over.
28.00: The Chiefs are penalised for hands in the ruck and Barrett kicks for touch to set up a lineout inside Chiefs territory.
31.00: The Chiefs begin to string together phases inside the Hurricanes' 22. Lelia Masaga worms his way within 10m of the line but a solid period of attack comes to an end for the Chiefs as a loose ball from Leonard goes forward.
32.00: The Chiefs are pinged for offside inside their own half. Barrett will line up a kick at goal from 45m out.
33.00: The kick drifts wide and the Hurricanes still trail by nine points.
35.00: The Hurricanes make several long passes just inside the Chiefs' half. Andre Taylor throws a dummy pass and makes a 35m break to dot down for his seventh try of the season.
36.00: Barrett is unable to convert the try.
37.00: The Chiefs are penalised for obstruction on half way. Barrett kicks for touch to take play inside the home side's 22.
39.00: Julian Savea is able to get within a metre of the line for the Hurricanes as he worms his way past several Chiefs defenders before he is knocked into touch.
40.00: The Chiefs work through several phases just inside Hurricanes territory but they lose the ball forward as the hooter sounds for half time,
The half time score was Chiefs 12 Hurricanes 8.
40.00: Cruden gets the second half under way as he kicks off for the Chiefs.
42.00: The Chiefs work their way up into the Hurricanes' 22 early on in the second half. They put in several phases as they patiently work their way closer to the line.
44.00: Masaga dots down for the Chiefs' first try as he is able to break his way past two Hurricanes defenders.
45.00: Cruden adds the extras with the conversion.
47.00: The Chiefs are penalised inside their own half for going offside. Barrett will line up a penalty attempt at goal.
48.00: Barrett bangs over the kick to reduce the deficit.
50.00: Barrett is penalised for going off his feet at the breakdown. Cruden kicks for touch from inside his own half.
53.00: The Hurricanes are pinged at scrum time for early engagement inside the Chiefs' half.
55.00: The Chiefs are penalised for off-side and Barrett will line up a kick at goal from 40m out.
56.00: Barrett slots the kick to reduce the deficit.
58.00: The Hurricanes put in a solid counter-attack as they work their way through several phases from deep inside their own half. They get up to the half way mark but are unable to hold onto the ball and the Chiefs will get a put-in at a scrum.
59.00: The Hurricanes are penalised at scrum time and Cruden will have a long-range penalty attempt from half way.
60.00: Cruden's kick is just short.
63.00: Cruden makes a classy break for the Chiefs as he gets past several Hurricanes defenders. He is held back just 5m out but the Chiefs continue to build phases as they drive towards the line.
65.00: The unstoppable Arizona Taumalolo dots down for his seventh try of the season as he hammers his way through the Hurricanes defence and finally gets over the line.
66.00: Cruden bangs over the conversion to extend the Chiefs' lead.
69.00: The Chiefs are penalised for off-side and Barrett kicks for touch.
72.00: The Chiefs are pinged at the breakdown just inside their own territory. Barrett kicks for the corner to set up and attacking lineout just 10m out.
75.00: The Chiefs work their way within 5m of the line. Toby Smith dots down for the home side's third try of the night.
77.00: Cruden bangs over the conversion to extend the home side's lead.
79.00: The Chiefs get a put-in at a scrum inside their own half. The hooter sounds as they look to run the ball but it is kicked into touch, handing the Chiefs their eighth successive victory.
The final score is Chiefs 33 (12) Hurricanes 14 (8).
Scorers
Chiefs
Tries - L. Masaga, A. Taumalolo, T. Smith
Pen - A. Cruden 4
Con - A. Cruden 3
Drop -
Cards -
Hurricanes
Tries - A. Taylor
Pen - B. Barrett 3
Con -
Drop -
Cards -
Match Officials
Referee: Jonathon White
Assistant Ref 1: Glen Jackson
Assistant Ref 2: Nick Briant
TMO: Shane McDermott
Teams
Chiefs
1. Arizona Taumalolo, 2. Hika Elliot, 3. Ben Tameifuna, 4. Craig Clarke, 5. Brodie Retallick, 6. Liam Messam, 7. Tanerau Latimer, 8. Alex Bradley, 9. Brendon Leonard, 10. Aaron Cruden, 11. Tim Nanai Williams, 12. Sonny Bill Williams, 13. Richard Kahui, 14. Lelia Masaga, 15. Andrew Horrell.
Replacements: 16. Mahonri Schwalger, 17. Toby Smith, 18. Michael Fitzgerald, 19. Sam Cane, 20. Augustine Pulu, 21. Jackson Willison, 22. Asaeli Tikoirotuma.
Hurricanes
1. Ben May, 2. Dane Coles, 3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 4. Jeremy Thrush, 5. Jason Eaton, 6. Faifili Levave, 7. Karl Lowe, 8. Victor Vito, 9. TJ Perenara, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Julian Savea, 12. Tim Bateman, 13. Conrad Smith (c),14. Cory Jane, 15. Andre Taylor.
Replacements: 16. Motu Matu'u, 17. Reg Goodes, 18. Mark Reddish, 19. Jack Lam, 20. Chris Eaton, 21. Charlie Ngatai, 22. Alapati Leiua.
