Highlanders

31 - 26

Full Time

Waratahs

Highlanders vs Waratahs

Events

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Conversion

Sid Harvey has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Sid Harvey goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sid Harvey bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Ethan Dobbins is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Bowen bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

76'

Cameron Millar hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

76'

Taine Robinson comes on.

75'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Sid Harvey took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

Sid Harvey has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Clem Halaholo scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii took full advantage.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Xavier Tito-Harris coming on.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jonah Lowe coming off.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Henry Bell coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Potter goes through the gap.

65'

NSW Waratahs sub Leafi Talataina comes onto the field.

64'

Pete Samu departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Ethan Dobbins comes onto the field.

62'

Folau Fainga'a departs for NSW Waratahs.

62'

Highlanders sub Daniel Lienert-Brown comes onto the field.

60'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

60'

Highlanders sub Saula Ma'u comes onto the field.

60'

Angus Ta'avao departs for Highlanders.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Millar goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Sid Harvey goes through the gap.

59'

Red Card

Jona Nareki (Highlanders) is shown the red card

57'

Sean Withy comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Lucas Casey leaves the field.

56'

Folau Fakatava comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Adam Lennox leaves the field.

56'

Jack Bowen comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Jack Debreczeni leaves the field.

56'

Teddy Wilson comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Jake Gordon leaves the field.

56'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Haig getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Mitch Dunshea being replaced.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Barrett getting some game time.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Kailea being replaced.

48'

Sid Harvey has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Apolosi Ranawai dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Jake Gordon played a key part in that try.

43'

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Apolosi Ranawai coming on.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Daniel Botha coming off.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Folau Fainga'a coming on.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Ethan Dobbins coming off.

43'

Jona Nareki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

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 Jona Nareki being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

NSW Waratahs sub Harry Potter comes onto the field.

38'

Andrew Kellaway departs for NSW Waratahs.

38'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Highlanders is finished off by Jonah Lowe, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Jonah Lowe being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens sets up the try.

34'

Clem Halaholo comes on.

27'

Angus Blyth comes off.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Jorgensen bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

24'

Conversion

Sid Harvey makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Andrew Kellaway

22'

That's a great try assist by Max Jorgensen.

22'

Yellow Card

Timoci Tavatavanawai (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

21'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

18'

Jonah Lowe sets up the try.

18'

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

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Tangitau took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Caleb Tangitau leads to a try for Highlanders

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Tangitau took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Jonah Lowe

That's a great try assist by Caleb Tangitau.

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

We are underway as the referee Damon Murphy blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Waratahs 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 8th May 2026, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Damon Murphy

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

31 - 26

80'

Harvey

78'

28 - 26

Harvey

78'

28 - 24

Harvey

70'

28 - 19

Halaholo

69'

28 - 17

Nareki

28 - 12

57'

Ranawai

44'

28 - 12

Half Time

Millar

28 - 7

35'

Lowe

26 - 7

34'

Harvey

23'

21 - 7

Kellaway

22'

21 - 5

Tavatavanawai

21 - 0

21'

Millar

21 - 0

19'

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

19 - 0

18'

Millar

14 - 0

11'

Tangitau

12 - 0

10'

Millar

7 - 0

Lowe

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Waratahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

70%

3-6 secs

32%

22%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

120

Last 5 Penalties

67'

68'

75'

77'

78'

Highlanders

Waratahs

Highlanders vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Fri 8th May 2026 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 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 21:35 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 1 place in the league table with Waratahs in 8th and Highlanders in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Waratahs Squads

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