Highlanders

28 - 52

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Yellow Card

Ollie Norris (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Gregory bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

76'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Highlanders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Shannon Frizell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shannon Frizell bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Billy Harmon took full advantage.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jona Nareki getting some game time.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Connor Garden-Bachop being replaced.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Marino Mikaele-Tu'u getting some game time.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Josh Dickson being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian McKenzie took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Folau Fakatava took full advantage.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Cortez Ratima coming on.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Kaylum Boshier coming off.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Scott Gregory coming on.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jona Nareki coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Brad Weber

66'

Kaylum Boshier sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Kaylum Boshier goes through the gap.

66'

Highlanders sub Mitch Hunt comes onto the field.

63'

Freddie Burns departs for Highlanders.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Tupou Vaa'i goes through the gap.

61'

Highlanders sub Folau Fakatava comes onto the field.

61'

Aaron Smith departs for Highlanders.

61'

Highlanders sub Dan Lienert-Brown comes onto the field.

61'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

61'

Chiefs sub Ollie Norris comes onto the field.

60'

Aidan Ross departs for Chiefs.

60'

Chiefs sub Bradley Slater comes onto the field.

60'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for Chiefs.

60'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Daniel Rona

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Rona goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Hugh Renton goes through the gap.

58'

Jona Nareki comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Scott Gregory leaves the field.

57'

Kaylum Boshier comes on for Chiefs.

56'

Pita Gus Sowakula leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Fetuli Paea as they get over the gainline!

56'

Josh Lord comes on.

53'

Naitoa Ah Kuoi comes off.

53'

Saula Mau comes on.

53'

Jermaine Ainsley comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Rhys Marshall comes on.

50'

Andrew Makalio comes off.

50'

John Ryan comes on.

50'

George Dyer comes off.

50'

Alex Nankivell comes on.

50'

Anton Lienert-Brown comes off.

50'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Highlanders.

49'

Try

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

48'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen sets up the try.

48'

Daniel Rona makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Chiefs is finished off by Daniel Rona, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Daniel Rona being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Damian McKenzie played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Shaun Stevenson 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.

40'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Sam Gilbert being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Chiefs is finished off by George Dyer, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Pita Gus Sowakula.

38'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Damian McKenzie being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Sam Gilbert being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Aaron Smith goes over.

34'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Anton Lienert-Brown.

27'

Shaun Stevenson played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Shaun Stevenson breaches the defence.

27'

Sean Withy comes on.

25'

Fabian Holland comes off.

25'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Shaun Stevenson gathers the kick to score the try for Chiefs.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shaun Stevenson bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Rona.

23'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Emoni Narawa goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emoni Narawa bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

19'

Damian McKenzie sets up the try.

19'

Chiefs make a substitution with Bryn Gatland coming on.

17'

Chiefs make a substitution with Peniasi Malimali coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Peniasi Malimali took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Scott Gregory took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ethan de Groot touching down.

That's a great try assist by Aaron Smith.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Chiefs 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 5th May 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

74%

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Norris

79'

28 - 52

Gilbert

28 - 52

76'

Frizell

26 - 52

75'

McKenzie

68'

21 - 52

Weber

66'

21 - 50

McKenzie

60'

21 - 45

Rona

59'

21 - 43

McKenzie

53'

21 - 38

Gilbert

21 - 35

49'

Gilbert

19 - 35

48'

McKenzie

42'

14 - 35

Rona

40'

14 - 33

Half Time

McKenzie

39'

14 - 28

Dyer

38'

14 - 26

Gilbert

14 - 21

35'

Smith

12 - 21

34'

McKenzie

29'

7 - 21

Lienert-Brown

27'

7 - 19

McKenzie

24'

7 - 14

Stevenson

23'

7 - 12

McKenzie

20'

7 - 7

Narawa

19'

7 - 5

Gilbert

7 - 0

de Groot

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

48%

3-6 secs

30%

39%

6+ secs

106

Rucks Won

Highlanders vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Fri 5th May 2023 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Chiefs in 1st and Highlanders in 9th as such Chiefs are favourites on paper.

Highlanders vs Chiefs Squads

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