Rebels

31 - 30

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt To'omua bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

77'

Matt To'omua takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

75'

Try

What a kick! Young Tonumaipea takes full advantage to score for Melbourne Rebels.

74'

Joe Powell played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Kellaway took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Vilimoni Koroi successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Fetuli Paea

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Fetuli Paea goes through the gap.

65'

Vilimoni Koroi sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Folau Fakatava goes through the gap.

65'

Melbourne Rebels sub Cameron Orr comes onto the field.

64'

Matt Gibbon departs for Melbourne Rebels.

64'

Melbourne Rebels sub Richard Hardwick comes onto the field.

61'

Michael Wells departs for Melbourne Rebels.

61'

Melbourne Rebels sub Young Tonumaipea comes onto the field.

61'

Glen Vaihu departs for Melbourne Rebels.

61'

Vilimoni Koroi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Folau Fakatava

60'

Spellbinding play by Marino Mikaele-Tu'u is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Marino Mikaele-Tu'u goes through the gap.

60'

Folau Fakatava comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Aaron Smith leaves the field.

58'

Matt To'omua has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Lukas Ripley.

56'

Matt To'omua played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Cabous Eloff as they get over the gainline!

56'

Ross Haylett-Petty comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Josh Canham leaves the field.

56'

Cabous Eloff comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Pone Fa'amausili leaves the field.

56'

Hugh Renton comes on for Highlanders.

56'

James Lentjes leaves the field.

56'

Denny Solomona comes on.

54'

Rory van Vugt comes off.

54'

Vilimoni Koroi comes on.

54'

Marty Banks comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Matt To'omua kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nick Jooste scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Nick Jooste as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Andrew Kellaway.

52'

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

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Marshall getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Makalio being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Lienert-Brown getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

49'

Marino Mikaele-Tu'u makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Joe Powell getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with James Tuttle being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with James Hanson getting some game time.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Uelese being replaced.

46'

Lukas Ripley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to James Lentjes being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Penalty Goal

Marty Banks has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Conversion

Matt To'omua does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

An interception for Melbourne Rebels allows Glen Vaihu to race clear for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Glen Vaihu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Rob Leota comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

34'

Richard Hardwick leaves the field.

34'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Marty Banks kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Matt To'omua makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Melbourne Rebels are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jordan Uelese picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Richard Hardwick getting some game time.

22'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Rob Leota being replaced.

22'

Marty Banks takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

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

19'

Jermaine Ainsley sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Uelese goes through the gap.

Conversion

Marty Banks has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Rory van Vugt

The defensive line has been broken as Rory van Vugt goes through the gap.

Thomas Umaga-Jensen sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan de Groot goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Highlanders 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 28th May 2022, 09:00pm PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

74%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tonumaipea

31 - 30

74'

Koroi

67'

26 - 30

Paea

65'

26 - 28

Fakatava

60'

26 - 23

Ripley

26 - 18

56'

To'omua

21 - 18

53'

Jooste

19 - 18

52'

Half Time

Banks

38'

14 - 18

To'omua

14 - 15

35'

Vaihu

12 - 15

34'

Banks

28'

7 - 15

To'omua

7 - 12

24'

Uelese

5 - 12

23'

Dickson

19'

0 - 12

Banks

0 - 7

van Vugt

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Rebels

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

67%

3-6 secs

25%

22%

6+ secs

11%

10%

Rucks Won

Rebels vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Sat 28th May 2022 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:00. In South Africa it’s at 06:00 SAST, 16:00 NZST in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST in Australia and 21:00 EST in the US.

Rebels 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 Highlanders in 8th and Rebels in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rebels vs Highlanders Squads

The official squads for Rebels 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.