Rebels

47 - 31

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Carter Gordon has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Darby Lancaster goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Darby Lancaster bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

78'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Ethan de Groot scores the try from close range.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Jack Maunder getting some game time.

73'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Filipo Daugunu being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Connor Garden-Bachop took full advantage.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with James Arscott getting some game time.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fakatava being replaced.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham getting some game time.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Carter Gordon has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Carter Gordon scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Ryan Louwrens.

70'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ricky Jackson places the ball down for the try.

67'

Melbourne Rebels sub Daniel Maiava comes onto the field.

64'

Josh Kemeny departs for Melbourne Rebels.

64'

Highlanders sub Connor Garden-Bachop comes onto the field.

61'

Jona Nareki departs for Highlanders.

61'

Highlanders sub Hugo Plummer comes onto the field.

61'

Pari Pari Parkinson departs for Highlanders.

61'

Conversion

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Carter Gordon successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Melbourne Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Carter Gordon touching down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Carter Gordon goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Ryan Louwrens is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kellaway goes through the gap.

60'

Melbourne Rebels sub Matt Proctor comes onto the field.

60'

Lachie Anderson departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

Melbourne Rebels sub Angelo Smith comes onto the field.

60'

Tuaina Taii Tualima departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

Ricky Jackson comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Henry Bell leaves the field.

57'

Will Stodart comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Nikora Broughton leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Folau Fakatava from scoring as they record the try for Highlanders.

55'

That's a great try assist by Nikora Broughton.

55'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Nick Jooste getting some game time.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with David Feliuai being replaced.

49'

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

46'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Dan Lienert-Brown being replaced.

46'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Tupou getting some game time.

45'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Sam Talakai being replaced.

45'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Aedo Kailea getting some game time.

45'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Matt Gibbon being replaced.

45'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Alex Mafi coming on.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Jordan Uelese coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Carter Gordon adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Darby Lancaster as they score the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Darby Lancaster being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Andrew Kellaway played a key part in that try.

40'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Melbourne Rebels.

27'

Yellow Card

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

27'

Trouble here as Josh Kemeny breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Withy bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

24'

Sam Gilbert will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

23'

Conversion

Carter Gordon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Darby Lancaster goes on their own for a try.

20'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

10'

Try

Sean Withy scores the try from close range.

10'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Lienert-Brown took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan Louwrens goes through the gap.

Matt Whaanga comes on.

Jonah Lowe comes off.

Carter Gordon has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Melbourne Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ryan Louwrens touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan Louwrens goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Lukhan Salakaia-Loto goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Highlanders 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 13th April 2024, 02:35am PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

12%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gordon

47 - 31

79'

Lancaster

45 - 31

78'

Gilbert

75'

40 - 31

de Groot

74'

40 - 29

Gordon

40 - 24

71'

Gordon

38 - 24

70'

Gilbert

68'

33 - 24

Jackson

67'

33 - 22

Gordon

33 - 17

61'

Gordon

31 - 17

60'

Gilbert

57'

26 - 17

Fakatava

55'

26 - 15

Half Time

Gordon

26 - 10

42'

Lancaster

24 - 10

40'

Penalty Try

19 - 10

27'

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

27'

12 - 10

Gordon

12 - 10

21'

Lancaster

10 - 10

20'

Gilbert

19'

5 - 10

Gilbert

10'

5 - 7

Withy

10'

5 - 5

Louwrens

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Rebels

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

74%

68%

3-6 secs

25%

26%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

70'

73'

77'

Rebels

Highlanders

Rebels vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Sat 13th April 2024 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 6th and Rebels in 8th 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.