Highlanders

21 - 27

Full Time

Brumbies

Brumbies vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tanielu Tele'a bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Great forward play by ACT Brumbies allows Lachlan Lonergan to score the try.

75'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Declan Meredith getting some game time.

70'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Andy Muirhead being replaced.

70'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Harrison Goddard coming on.

66'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Ryan Lonergan coming off.

66'

Highlanders sub James Arscott comes onto the field.

63'

Folau Fakatava departs for Highlanders.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Noah Lolesio kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Darcy Swain comes on for ACT Brumbies.

59'

Cadeyrn Neville leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Billy Harmon scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

58'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

58'

Sean Withy comes on.

54'

Tom Sanders comes off.

54'

Rhys Van Nek comes on.

53'

Sefo Kautai comes off.

53'

Rory Scott comes on.

53'

Jahrome Brown comes off.

53'

Lachlan Lonergan comes on.

53'

Billy Pollard comes off.

53'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Connor Garden-Bachop getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Martin Bogado being replaced.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ajay Faleafaga getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Millar being replaced.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jack Taylor being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Noah Lolesio makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Tamati Tua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio adds the two points for ACT Brumbies.

42'

Try

Slick passing by ACT Brumbies leads to a try for Corey Toole.

41'

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

41'

Andy Muirhead played a key part in that try.

41'

Highlanders sub Jermaine Ainsley comes onto the field.

39'

Saula Ma'u departs for Highlanders.

39'

Highlanders sub Oliver Haig comes onto the field.

39'

Max Hicks departs for Highlanders.

39'

The second half kicks off.

39'

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

39'

Ollie Sapsford comes on for ACT Brumbies.

34'

Len Ikitau leaves the field.

34'

James Slipper comes on for ACT Brumbies.

34'

Blake Schoupp leaves the field.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Trouble here as Timoci Tavatavanawai breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Tom Sanders breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Ryan Lonergan.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Martin Bogado bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Sanders took full advantage.

13'

Ayden Johnstone comes on for Highlanders.

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

Sam Gilbert hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

The kick through from Highlanders has allowed Nikora Broughton to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Len Ikitau goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Tanielu Tele'a goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert has kicked a penalty goal.

Sam Gilbert was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Brumbies 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 15th March 2024, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

21 - 27

80'

Lolesio

76'

18 - 27

Lonergan

75'

18 - 25

Lolesio

63'

18 - 20

Gilbert

18 - 17

58'

Harmon

16 - 17

58'

Lolesio

48'

11 - 17

Lolesio

42'

11 - 14

Toole

41'

11 - 12

Half Time

Gilbert

11 - 7

31'

Lolesio

24'

8 - 7

Wright

23'

8 - 5

Broughton

8 - 0

Gilbert

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Brumbies

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Brumbies

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

67%

3-6 secs

23%

22%

6+ secs

11%

107

Rucks Won

108

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

67'

72'

79'

Highlanders

Brumbies

Highlanders vs Brumbies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 on Fri 15th March 2024 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 20:35 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 3 places in the league table with Brumbies in 3rd and Highlanders in 6th 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.