Moana Pasifika 29 - 31 Highlanders

● full_time 80 munud

28 Chwef 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 3

North Harbour Stadium

The Highlanders narrowly defeated Moana Pasifika 31-29 in a thrilling encounter. Nathan Hastie opened the scoring for the Highlanders with an early try, followed by a successful conversion and penalty from Sam Gilbert. Moana Pasifika responded with tries from Sione Mafile'o and William Havili, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, the Highlanders surged ahead with four unanswered tries, including a brace from Tanielu Tele'a and a strong performance from Mitchell Dunshea. Ardie Savea's try early in the second half gave Moana Pasifika hope. The home side fought back with further tries from Havili and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa, but they fell just short. Ultimately, Gilbert's kicking and the Highlanders' relentless attack secured their narrow victory.

Tywydd

Tymheredd: 22.0°C (Tymheredd o'r fod 20.5°C) Amodau: PartlyCloudy Gwynt: 17.0 km/h, gusting to 27.9 km/h Lleithder: 71% Cwmwl: 62%

Uchafbwyntiau

Events

0' kickoff
1' try Nathan Hastie
2' conversion Sam Gilbert
6' penalty Sam Gilbert
10' try Sione Mafile'o
14' try William Havili
30' try Caleb Tangitau
31' conversion Sam Gilbert
33' try Tanielu Tele'a
34' conversion Sam Gilbert
37' try Mitchell Dunshea
38' conversion Sam Gilbert
40' substitution Soane Vikena
40' half_time
40' second_half
45' try Ardie Savea
46' substitution Sione Mafile'o
46' substitution Sean Withy
46' substitution Taine Robinson
48' substitution James Lay
48' substitution Sefo Kautai
48' substitution Josh Bartlett
48' substitution Cameron Millar
50' substitution Jackson Garden-Bachop
54' substitution Miracle Faiilagi
54' substitution Allan Craig
56' substitution Nathan Hastie
60' substitution Jonathan Taumateine
60' substitution Mills Sanerivi
64' try William Havili
65' conversion Patrick Pellegrini
65' substitution William Havili
70' substitution Fabian Holland
74' try Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa
75' conversion Patrick Pellegrini
80' full_time