Highlanders

10 - 14

Full Time

Brumbies

Brumbies vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Ben O'Keeffe has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Jack Taylor comes on.

77'

Veveni Lasaqa comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

76'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Luke Reimer scores the try from close range.

74'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Rory Scott getting some game time.

71'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Nick Frost being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tane Edmed took full advantage.

70'

Yellow Card

Henry Bell (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Henry Bell coming on.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Taine Robinson took full advantage.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tanielu Tele'a coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Timoci Tavatavanawai coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Josh Bartlett coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Saula Ma'u coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming off.

67'

ACT Brumbies sub Tane Edmed comes onto the field.

63'

Declan Meredith departs for ACT Brumbies.

63'

ACT Brumbies sub Luke Reimer comes onto the field.

63'

Rory Scott departs for ACT Brumbies.

63'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Jona Nareki

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Corey Toole goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

59'

Hugh Renton comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Nikora Broughton leaves the field.

57'

Sean Withy comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Oliver Haig leaves the field.

56'

Adam Lennox comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Nic Shearer leaves the field.

56'

Lachlan Lonergan comes on for ACT Brumbies.

55'

Billy Pollard leaves the field.

55'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Blake Schoupp getting some game time.

48'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with James Slipper being replaced.

48'

Corey Toole makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Darcy Breen coming on.

40'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Allan Alaalatoa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for ACT Brumbies as Ryan Lonergan goes over.

34'

Trouble here as Ollie Sapsford breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Jonah Lowe breaches the defence.

27'

Toby MacPherson comes on.

26'

Charlie Cale comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Jonah Lowe breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as Ollie Sapsford breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar adds the points for Highlanders.

22'

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Brumbies 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 10th April 2026, 02:05am CDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lonergan

74'

10 - 14

Reimer

74'

10 - 12

Bell

10 - 7

69'

Millar

10 - 7

63'

Nareki

8 - 7

62'

Half Time

Lonergan

35'

3 - 7

Lonergan

34'

3 - 5

Millar

3 - 0

22'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Brumbies

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Brumbies

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

63%

3-6 secs

32%

28%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

123

Last 5 Penalties

56'

57'

61'

66'

69'

Highlanders

Brumbies

Highlanders vs Brumbies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Fri 10th April 2026 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Brumbies won the last encounter but Brumbies are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Brumbies in 4th and Highlanders in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Brumbies Squads

The official squads for Highlanders vs Brumbies will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.