Highlanders

43 - 17

Full Time

Brumbies

Brumbies vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80+3'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Lima Sopoaga successfully kicks the conversion.

80+3'

Elliot Dixon sets up the try.

80+2'

Try

Fletcher Smith goes on his own for a try.

80+2'

Trouble here as Kayne Hammington breaches the defence.

77'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Wharenui Hawera kicks the conversion.

74'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isi Naisarani bursts through to advance the Brumbies attack.

73'

Try

Brumbies are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Joe Powell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

73'

Ash Dixon has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

73'

Brumbies have won 80 rucks so far this game.

72'

Highlanders make a substitution with Fletcher Smith coming on.

71'

Brumbies sub Michael Oakman-Hunt comes onto the field.

71'

Brumbies make a substitution with Thomas Cusack coming off.

71'

Ben Smith departs for Highlanders.

71'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga adds the two points for Highlanders.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Shannon Frizell took full advantage.

69'

Spellbinding play by Ash Dixon is finished off with a try.

69'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Shannon Frizell.

69'

Nic Mayhew comes on for Brumbies.

68'

Scott Sio leaves the field.

68'

Highlanders have won 60 rucks so far this game.

68'

Matt Faddes comes on.

68'

Waisake Naholo comes off.

68'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

68'

Rob Thompson played a key part in that try.

67'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben Smith leads to a try for Highlanders.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Smith goes through the gap.

66'

Les Makin comes on.

65'

Allan Alaalatoa comes off.

65'

Robbie Abel comes on.

65'

Folau Fainga'a comes off.

65'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Kalolo Tuiloma getting some game time.

65'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Siate Tokolahi being replaced.

65'

What a run here by Teihorangi Walden as they gets over the gainline!.

65'

Brumbies make a substitution with Kyle Godwin coming on.

62'

Brumbies make a substitution with Christian Lealiifano coming off.

62'

Highlanders sub Alex Ainley comes onto the field.

62'

Jackson Hemopo departs for Highlanders.

62'

Kayne Hammington comes on for Highlanders.

62'

Aaron Smith leaves the field.

62'

Jackson Hemopo has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

61'

Conversion

Ben Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

60'

Try

Waisake Naholo intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Highlanders.

59'

Waisake Naholo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

59'

Brumbies have won 60 rucks so far this game.

59'

Andrew Smith comes on.

56'

James Dargaville comes off.

56'

Elliot Dixon comes on.

55'

Dillon Hunt comes off.

55'

Thomas Franklin has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

Aki Seiuli comes on.

52'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes off.

52'

Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Sam Carter getting some game time.

52'

Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Blake Enever being replaced.

52'

Yellow Card

Lima Sopoaga (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card.

51'

Dillon Hunt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

51'

Brumbies have won 40 rucks so far this game.

51'

Brumbies make a substitution with Joe Powell coming on.

50'

Brumbies make a substitution with Matt Lucas coming off.

50'

Highlanders sub Ash Dixon comes onto the field.

47'

Liam Coltman departs for Highlanders.

47'

Penalty Goal

Lima Sopoaga kicks the penalty.

47'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Teihorangi Walden being able to wriggle through a gap.

46'

Rob Thompson comes on for Highlanders.

40'

Matt Faddes leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Matt Faddes comes on.

37'

Rob Thompson comes off.

37'

Highlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.

35'

Conversion

Wharenui Hawera converts the try.

34'

Try

Isi Naisarani scores the try from close range.

33'

Trouble here as Tevita Li breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga has kicked a conversion.

25'

That's a great try assist by Lima Sopoaga.

25'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ben Smith.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Smith bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

24'

Brumbies have won 20 rucks so far this game.

20'

Highlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Shannon Frizell took full advantage.

17'

Penalty Goal

Wharenui Hawera has kicked a penalty goal.

15'

The defensive line has been broken as Folau Fainga'a goes through the gap.

13'

Lima Sopoaga hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Aaron Smith sets up the try.

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lima Sopoaga touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Highlanders v Brumbies

Sat 14th April 2018, 12:35am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sopoaga

43 - 17

83'

Smith

41 - 17

82'

Hawera

74'

36 - 17

Powell

73'

36 - 15

Sopoaga

36 - 10

70'

Frizell

34 - 10

69'

Sopoaga

29 - 10

68'

Smith

27 - 10

67'

Smith

22 - 10

60'

Naholo

20 - 10

59'

Sopoaga

15 - 10

51'

Sopoaga

15 - 10

47'

Half Time

Hawera

34'

12 - 10

Naisarani

33'

12 - 8

Sopoaga

12 - 3

25'

Smith

10 - 3

24'

Hawera

15'

5 - 3

Sopoaga

5 - 0

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Highlanders vs Brumbies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 14th April 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 09:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 00:35 EST 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 1 place in the league table with Brumbies in 3rd and Highlanders in 4th 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.