Moana Pasifika

19 - 39

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Samiuela Moli getting some game time.

71'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Mills Sanerivi being replaced.

71'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Ale Aho coming on.

68'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Veikoso Poloniati coming off.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Henry Bell coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Latu goes through the gap.

62'

Adam Lennox comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Nic Shearer leaves the field.

59'

Rohan Wingham comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

58'

Will Stodart comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Oliver Haig leaves the field.

58'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Josh Bartlett leaves the field.

58'

Jackson Garden-Bachop has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Allan Craig from scoring as they record the try for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Siaosi Nginingini played a key part in that try.

57'

Sean Withy comes on.

53'

Veveni Lasaqa comes off.

53'

Nikora Broughton comes on.

53'

Hugh Renton comes off.

53'

Ola Tauelangi comes on.

53'

Niko Jones comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Mills Sanerivi.

52'

What a run here by Mills Sanerivi as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Veikoso Poloniati.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Reesjan Pasitoa kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Veveni Lasaqa from scoring as they record the try for Highlanders.

51'

What a run here by Veveni Lasaqa as they get over the gainline!

51'

Nic Shearer sets up the try.

51'

Yellow Card

Glen Vaihu (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

50'

Yellow Card

William Havili (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

45'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

44'

Try

The Moana Pasifika maul march their way over the white wash for Niko Jones to touch down.

43'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Siaosi Nginingini coming on.

43'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Joel Lam coming off.

43'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Malakai Hala-Ngatai coming on.

41'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Abraham Pole coming off.

41'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Paula Latu coming on.

41'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou coming off.

41'

Highlanders go for goal with Reesjan Pasitoa taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Highlanders is finished off by Nic Shearer, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Tanielu Tele'a played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Tanielu Tele'a being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Andrew Knewstubb coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Reesjan Pasitoa will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Jack Taylor goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Jack Taylor being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Reesjan Pasitoa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Jona Nareki as they go over the white wash for a try.

33'

Trouble here as Jona Nareki breaches the defence.

33'

Nic Shearer sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Reesjan Pasitoa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Caleb Tangitau scores from close range.

27'

Nic Shearer played a key part in that try.

27'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ofa getting some game time.

24'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Lalomilo Lalomilo being replaced.

24'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Mills Sanerivi getting some game time.

24'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Samiuela Moli being replaced.

24'

Penalty Goal

Reesjan Pasitoa adds the points for Highlanders.

20'

Moana Pasifika sub Samiuela Moli comes onto the field.

11'

Mills Sanerivi departs for Moana Pasifika.

11'

Reesjan Pasitoa hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Caleb Tangitau

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Reesjan Pasitoa.

Reesjan Pasitoa steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee Damon Murphy blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Highlanders 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Thu 26th March 2026, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Damon Murphy

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

93%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Craig

19 - 39

57'

Garden-Bachop

14 - 39

53'

Sanerivi

12 - 39

52'

Pasitoa

51'

7 - 39

Lasaqa

51'

7 - 37

Vaihu

7 - 32

50'

Havili

7 - 32

45'

Garden-Bachop

7 - 32

44'

Jones

5 - 32

43'

Shearer

40'

0 - 32

Half Time

Taylor

38'

0 - 27

Pasitoa

34'

0 - 22

Nareki

33'

0 - 20

Pasitoa

28'

0 - 15

Tangitau

27'

0 - 13

Pasitoa

20'

0 - 8

Tangitau

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

More Less

Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

55%

3-6 secs

29%

33%

6+ secs

10%

12%

115

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

70'

72'

73'

75'

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Thu 26th March 2026 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Moana Pasifika won the last encounter but Highlanders 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 Highlanders in 8th and Moana Pasifika in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika 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.