2 days ago Super Rugby Pacific Highlanders endure rocky start to 2026 in preseason loss to Crusaders
The Crusaders kicked off their 2026 season with a dominant preseason win over South Island neighbours, the Highlanders, in Timaru.
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Highlanders face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Fri 20th February 2026 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST in the US.
Chiefs won the last encounter but Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.
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.
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