Highlanders

27 - 17

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Tavatavanawai bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tuna Tuitama bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

77'

Ethan de Groot comes on.

76'

Josh Bartlett comes off.

76'

Highlanders make a substitution with Hugh Renton coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nikora Broughton coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Moana Pasifika supporters go wild as William Havili successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Augustine Pulu touching down.

65'

Jonathan Taumateine sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Glen Vaihu goes through the gap.

64'

Moana Pasifika sub Mamoru Harada comes onto the field.

63'

Mills Sanerivi departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Highlanders sub Josh Bartlett comes onto the field.

60'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

60'

Ola Tauelangi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Semisi Paea leaves the field.

59'

Augustine Pulu comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Lalomilo Lalomilo leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Adam Lennox

58'

What a run here by Adam Lennox as they get over the gainline!

58'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Timoci Tavatavanawai as they get over the gainline!

58'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai comes on for Moana Pasifika.

56'

Abraham Pole leaves the field.

56'

Chris Apoua comes on.

53'

Paula Latu comes off.

53'

Lalomilo Lalomilo comes on.

52'

Tevita Latu comes off.

52'

Folau Fakatava comes on.

52'

Xavier Tito-Harris comes off.

52'

Lucas Casey comes on.

52'

Veveni Lasaqa comes off.

52'

Tom Savage comes on.

52'

Jimmy Tupou comes off.

52'

What a run here by Solomon Alaimalo as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Highlanders.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Angus Ta'avao dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Timoci Tavatavanawai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Oliver Haig makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

42'

Highlanders make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Saula Ma'u coming off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with TK Howden coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tomas Lavanini coming off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Soane Vikena coming off.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Paula Latu coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Chris Apoua 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, William Havili will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Moana Pasifika is finished off by Glen Vaihu, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Glen Vaihu being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

William Havili sets up the try.

33'

Mills Sanerivi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

32'

Mamoru Harada leaves the field.

32'

Yellow Card

Jonah Lowe (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

31'

Trouble here as William Havili breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Tuna Tuitama breaches the defence.

30'

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

28'

Try

Israel Leota gathers the kick to score the try for Moana Pasifika.

27'

William Havili played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Jonah Lowe

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jonah Lowe bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

24'

That's a great try assist by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nikora Broughton bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

22'

Yellow Card

Semisi Paea (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

19'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mamoru Harada coming on.

19'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mills Sanerivi coming off.

19'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Israel Leota coming on.

17'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Patrick Pellegrini coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Tito-Harris took full advantage.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Lowe goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes through the gap.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Xavier Tito-Harris goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Todd Petrie blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 25th April 2026, 07:00pm PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

54%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

27 - 17

80'

Havili

66'

24 - 17

Pulu

65'

24 - 15

Millar

24 - 10

59'

Lennox

22 - 10

58'

Millar

17 - 10

48'

Ta'avao

15 - 10

47'

Millar

10 - 10

42'

Half Time

Vaihu

33'

7 - 10

Lowe

7 - 5

31'

Leota

27'

7 - 5

Millar

7 - 0

25'

Lowe

5 - 0

24'

Paea

19'

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

49%

3-6 secs

31%

34%

6+ secs

13%

17%

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

54'

61'

68'

71'

79'

Highlanders

Moana Pasifika

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Sat 25th April 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 04:00 SAST on SuperSport, 14:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:00 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 2 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 9th and Highlanders in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika Squads

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