Highlanders

23 - 29

Full Time

Reds

Highlanders vs Reds

Events

Commentary

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

82'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

82'

George Blake comes on.

76'

Richie Asiata comes off.

76'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Tanielu Tele'a getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips getting some game time.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lynagh being replaced.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sam Gilbert getting some game time.

70'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Finn Hurley being replaced.

70'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Louis Werchon getting some game time.

70'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Kalani Thomas being replaced.

70'

Tom Lynagh curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

Filipo Daugunu scores the try from close range.

69'

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

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Will Stodart coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with TK Howden coming off.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ajay Faleafaga coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Taine Robinson coming off.

65'

Tom Lynagh curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

Great hands by Queensland Reds leads to a try for Lachie Anderson

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Lachie Anderson goes through the gap.

63'

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

63'

Highlanders sub Josh Bartlett comes onto the field.

62'

Tanielu Tele'a departs for Highlanders.

62'

Yellow Card

Ethan de Groot (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

61'

Saula Ma'u comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Sefo Kautai leaves the field.

58'

James Arscott comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Nathan Hastie leaves the field.

57'

Sefo Kautai comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Saula Ma'u leaves the field.

57'

Jack Taylor comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Soane Vikena leaves the field.

57'

Massimo De Lutiis comes on for Queensland Reds.

57'

Zane Nonggorr leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Lynagh kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Queensland Reds results in a try for Filipo Daugunu.

56'

Kalani Thomas played a key part in that try.

56'

Penalty Goal

Taine Robinson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto getting some game time.

49'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Angus Blyth being replaced.

49'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Alex Hodgman getting some game time.

49'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Sef Fa'agase being replaced.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Fabian Holland getting some game time.

46'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Nikora Broughton being replaced.

46'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Joe Brial coming on.

40'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with John Bryant coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Yellow Card

Heremaia Murray (Queensland Reds) is shown a yellow card

36'

Conversion

Taine Robinson 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'

Spellbinding play by Taine Robinson is finished off with a try.

31'

Richie Asiata comes on for Queensland Reds.

31'

George Blake leaves the field.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Taine Robinson kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with George Blake getting some game time.

21'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Richie Asiata being replaced.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Tangitau bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

16'

Conversion

Taine Robinson converts the try.

15'

Try

Timoci Tavatavanawai scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Hastie took full advantage.

12'

Tom Lynagh has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Richie Asiata places the ball down for the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Kalani Thomas goes through the gap.

Conversion

Tom Lynagh has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Queensland Reds leads to a try for Kalani Thomas

The defensive line has been broken as Kalani Thomas goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Angus Blyth.

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Reds 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 21st March 2025, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Damon Murphy

Points Flow Chart

Reds win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

57%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

23 - 29

82'

Daugunu

69'

20 - 29

Anderson

63'

20 - 24

de Groot

20 - 19

61'

Lynagh

57'

20 - 19

Daugunu

56'

20 - 17

Robinson

20 - 12

51'

Half Time

Murray

36'

17 - 12

Robinson

17 - 12

33'

Tele'a

15 - 12

32'

Robinson

10 - 12

25'

Robinson

7 - 12

15'

Tavatavanawai

5 - 12

14'

Asiata

0 - 12

Lynagh

0 - 7

Thomas

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Highlanders

60%

Draw

Reds

39%

Penalty by Sam Gilbert

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Highlanders

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

59%

3-6 secs

46%

33%

6+ secs

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

61'

74'

77'

81'

Highlanders

Reds

Highlanders vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 21st March 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 20:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 6 places in the league table with Reds in 5th and Highlanders in 11th as such Reds are favourites on paper.

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.