Brumbies

34 - 27

Full Time

Highlanders

Brumbies vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Bell bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

81'

Sam Gilbert will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

79'

Try

Caleb Tangitau goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Tangitau bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

79'

TK Howden comes on.

78'

Mitchell Dunshea comes off.

78'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by ACT Brumbies is finished off by Len Ikitau

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Len Ikitau bursts through to advance the ACT Brumbies attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Ollie Sapsford is finished off with a try.

77'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Michael Loft getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Veveni Lasaqa being replaced.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Tanielu Tele'a getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Umaga-Jensen being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by ACT Brumbies results in a try for Andy Muirhead

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Andy Muirhead took full advantage.

72'

Corey Toole played a key part in that try.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Will Stodart getting some game time.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with TK Howden being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Corey Toole took full advantage.

71'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Sapsford getting some game time.

70'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with David Feliuai being replaced.

70'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ajay Faleafaga coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Taine Robinson coming off.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Adam Lennox coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

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

65'

Highlanders sub Henry Bell comes onto the field.

62'

Soane Vikena departs for Highlanders.

62'

Jack Debreczeni curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

Great hands by ACT Brumbies leads to a try for Corey Toole

61'

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

61'

Spellbinding play by Tom Wright is finished off with a try.

61'

Luke Reimer comes on for ACT Brumbies.

58'

Rob Valetini leaves the field.

58'

Jack Debreczeni comes on for ACT Brumbies.

56'

Noah Lolesio leaves the field.

56'

Klayton Thorn comes on.

54'

Harrison Goddard comes off.

54'

Sefo Kautai comes on.

54'

Saula Ma'u comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Jona Nareki scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Nathan Hastie.

52'

Rhys Van Nek comes on.

50'

Allan Alaalatoa comes off.

50'

Blake Schoupp comes on.

50'

James Slipper comes off.

50'

Liam Bowron comes on.

50'

Billy Pollard comes off.

50'

Josh Bartlett comes on.

50'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes off.

50'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Cadeyrn Neville getting some game time.

46'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Lachlan Shaw being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Highlanders.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Highlanders leads to a try for Sam Gilbert.

43'

Caleb Tangitau played a key part in that try.

43'

Caleb Tangitau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Veveni Lasaqa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Caleb Tangitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Veveni Lasaqa being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Noah Lolesio takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Allan Alaalatoa scores from close range.

30'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Harrison Goddard.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Corey Toole bursts through to advance the ACT Brumbies attack.

21'

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

17'

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

11'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Caleb Tangitau

10'

Jona Nareki played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Andy Muirhead goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Noah Lolesio has kicked a penalty goal.

Yellow Card

Corey Toole (ACT Brumbies) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Brumbies v Highlanders 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 28th March 2025, 01:35am PDT 
  
 GIO Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jordan Way

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tangitau

79'

34 - 27

Debreczeni

34 - 22

78'

Ikitau

32 - 22

77'

Debreczeni

27 - 22

73'

Muirhead

25 - 22

72'

Gilbert

65'

20 - 22

Toole

20 - 19

61'

Gilbert

54'

15 - 19

Nareki

53'

15 - 17

Gilbert

44'

15 - 12

Gilbert

43'

15 - 10

Half Time

Alaalatoa

15 - 5

30'

Lolesio

10 - 5

22'

Pollard

8 - 5

21'

Tangitau

10'

3 - 5

Lolesio

3 - 0

Toole

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Brumbies

73%

Draw

Highlanders

26%

Ruck-Won by Jona Nareki

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Brumbies

Highlanders

More Less

Defence Profile

Brumbies

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

63%

3-6 secs

30%

27%

6+ secs

11%

113

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

63'

66'

70'

82'

Brumbies

Highlanders

Brumbies vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Brumbies face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Fri 28th March 2025 at GIO Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 01:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Brumbies won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Highlanders in 3rd and Brumbies in 11th as such Highlanders are favourites on paper.

Brumbies vs Highlanders Squads

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