Moana Pasifika

29 - 31

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika

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

80'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa took full advantage.

74'

Ardie Savea played a key part in that try.

74'

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

70'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Fabian Holland being replaced.

70'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Tevita Ofa coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with William Havili coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Moana Pasifika supporters go wild as Patrick Pellegrini successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Moana Pasifika leads to a try for William Havili

64'

Solomon Alaimalo sets up the try.

64'

Moana Pasifika sub Sama Malolo comes onto the field.

60'

Mills Sanerivi departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

Moana Pasifika sub Melani Matavao comes onto the field.

60'

Jonathan Taumateine departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

James Arscott comes on for Highlanders.

55'

Nathan Hastie leaves the field.

55'

Samuel Slade comes on.

54'

Allan Craig comes off.

54'

Ola Tauelangi comes on.

54'

Miracle Faiilagi comes off.

54'

Patrick Pellegrini comes on.

51'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes off.

51'

What a run here by Michael Manson as they get over the gainline!

50'

Kyren Taumoefolau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jake Te Hiwi getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sefo Kautai being replaced.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Tito Tuipulotu getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Millar getting some game time.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Taine Robinson being replaced.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with TK Howden getting some game time.

46'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sean Withy being replaced.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Chris Apoua getting some game time.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Sione Mafile'o being replaced.

46'

William Havili has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ardie Savea from scoring that try!

45'

Ardie Savea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Nathan Hastie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Soane Vikena coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Mitchell Dunshea goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Nathan Hastie.

37'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tanielu Tele'a as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Tanielu Tele'a breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Caleb Tangitau picks off the interception for an easy score.

30'

Trouble here as Caleb Tangitau breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Solomon Alaimalo breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pepesana Patafilo bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

22'

William Havili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for William Havili

14'

A gap opened in the defence and William Havili took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Pepesana Patafilo is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonathan Taumateine took full advantage.

13'

William Havili hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

11'

Try

Sione Mafile'o scores the try from close range.

10'

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

10'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Fabian Holland goes through the gap.

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Nathan Hastie

Michael Manson sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Manson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Highlanders 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Thu 27th February 2025, 10:05pm PST 
  
 North Harbour Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pellegrini

29 - 31

75'

Tupou Ta'eiloa

27 - 31

74'

Pellegrini

22 - 31

65'

Havili

20 - 31

64'

Savea

15 - 31

45'

Half Time

Gilbert

38'

10 - 31

Dunshea

37'

10 - 29

Gilbert

33'

10 - 24

Tele'a

32'

10 - 22

Gilbert

30'

10 - 17

Tangitau

30'

10 - 15

Havili

10 - 10

14'

Mafile'o

5 - 10

10'

Gilbert

0 - 10

Gilbert

0 - 7

Hastie

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Moana Pasifika

22%

Draw

Highlanders

77%

Ruck-Won by Ethan de Groot

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

35%

3-6 secs

36%

39%

6+ secs

26%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

61'

66'

74'

76'

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Thu 27th February 2025 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 22:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Highlanders 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 4 places in the league table with Highlanders in 7th 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.