LIVE: Western Force finish New Zealand tour against Hurricanes

Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 5:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Bailyn Sullivan's 33' Try in the Hurricanes clash with NSW Waratahs #SuperRugbyPacific

The Western Force are out to finish off their New Zealand tour on a high as they face the Hurricanes in Napier.

Simon Cron's side narrowly went down to the Highlanders in Dunedin, unable to come back from a late try against the hosts.

Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.

Kurtley Beale is one of several new faces to the starting side, hunting for their second victory of the season.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are riding high after a dominant win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

All Black Ruben Love is set for his return from injury, named to come off the bench.

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HURRICANES v WESTERN FORCE TEAMS

HURRICANES (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Jacob Devery, Pasilio Tosi, Caleb Delany, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Brad Shields, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Devan Flanders, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Jone Rova, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Warner Dearns, Brayden Iose, Jordi Viljoen, Ruben Love, Riley Higgins

FORCE (1-15): Tom Robertson, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Jeremy Williams (c), Darcy Swain, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Henry Robertson, Ben Donaldson, Bayley Kuenzle, Kurtley Beale, George Bridge, Darby Lancaster, Max Burey

Replacements: Nic Dolly, Marley Pearce, Misinale Epenisa, Franco Molina, Lopeti Faifua, Nathan Hastie, Taj Annan, Hamish Stewart

Referee: Todd Petrie

Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Ben Woolerton

TMO: Glenn Newman

HOW TO WATCH HURRICANES v WESTERN FORCE

The Hurricanes' clash with the Force will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 4:30 pm with kickoff expected at 5:05 pm.

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