20 Feb 2026

Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific

9:25 pm on 20 February 2026
Hurricanes Brayden Iose and Josh Moorby celebrate a try, Super Rugby Pacific, Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Friday 20 February, 2026
© Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz

Hurricanes Brayden Iose and Josh Moorby celebrate a try during their match against Moana Pasifika. Photo: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz

After sitting out round one with the bye, the Hurricanes ran rampant against Moana Pasifika in their Super Rugby Pacific opener to secure a 52-10 win, earning a bonus.

Winger Josh Moorby scored three out of the home sides five tries in the drubbing.

To add to Moana Pasifika's woes, they lost Israel Leota and William Havili to injury, with Havili being stretcher off in the 63rd minute with a head or neck injury.

Here's how the match unfolded

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