Highlanders

35 - 30

Full Time

Reds

Highlanders vs Reds

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

80'

Conversion

Freddie Burns converts the try.

80'

Try

Folau Fakatava goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

79'

Dane Zander comes on.

79'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

76'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Richie Asiata getting some game time.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Matt Faessler being replaced.

74'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley getting some game time.

74'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Mau being replaced.

74'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Scott Gregory getting some game time.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sam Gilbert being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Zane Nonggorr took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Connor Garden-Bachop scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Hunt took full advantage.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Connor Garden-Bachop coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jonah Lowe coming off.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Zane Nonggorr coming on.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Dane Zander coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Folau Fakatava coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Aaron Smith coming off.

66'

Highlanders sub Marino Mikaele-Tu'u comes onto the field.

63'

Max Hicks departs for Highlanders.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

63'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Saula Mau touching down.

60'

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

59'

Hunter Paisami comes on for Queensland Reds.

58'

James O'Connor leaves the field.

58'

Saula Mau comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Jermaine Ainsley leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh adds the points for Queensland Reds.

58'

What a run here by Mac Grealy as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sean Withy comes on.

53'

Pari Pari Parkinson comes off.

53'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on.

53'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

53'

Rhys Marshall comes on.

51'

Andrew Makalio comes off.

51'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Sef Fa'agase getting some game time.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Zane Nonggorr being replaced.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Dane Zander getting some game time.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Peni Ravai being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh adds the two points for Queensland Reds.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Queensland Reds is finished off by Suliasi Vunivalu, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Suliasi Vunivalu being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Matt Faessler.

39'

Kalani Thomas comes on for Queensland Reds.

34'

Tate McDermott leaves the field.

34'

Lopeti Faifua comes on.

29'

Connor Vest comes off.

29'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Hugh Renton scores from close range.

26'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Jona Nareki

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.

16'

Freddie Burns sets up the try.

16'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Queensland Reds results in a try for Jake Upfield

11'

Mac Grealy played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Wilson took full advantage.

10'

Jake Upfield comes on for Queensland Reds.

Liam Wright leaves the field.

Conversion

Tom Lynagh has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Queensland Reds leads to a try for Liam Wright

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Wright goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by James O'Connor.

The defensive line has been broken as Suliasi Vunivalu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Reds 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 26th May 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

70%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burns

35 - 30

80'

Fakatava

33 - 30

79'

Lynagh

74'

28 - 30

Gilbert

28 - 27

70'

Garden-Bachop

26 - 27

68'

Gilbert

21 - 27

61'

Mau

19 - 27

60'

Lynagh

58'

14 - 27

Lynagh

45'

14 - 24

Half Time

Lynagh

40'

14 - 21

Vunivalu

40'

14 - 19

Gilbert

14 - 14

27'

Renton

12 - 14

26'

Gilbert

7 - 14

17'

Nareki

5 - 14

16'

Lynagh

12'

0 - 14

Upfield

11'

0 - 12

Lynagh

0 - 7

Wright

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Reds

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

53%

3-6 secs

16%

27%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Highlanders vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 26th May 2023 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Reds won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Reds in 8th and Highlanders in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Reds Squads

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