Brumbies 34 - 27 Highlanders

Full time

28 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 7

GIO Stadium

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The Brumbies secured a thrilling 34-27 victory over the Highlanders at GIO Stadium. Despite starting the match with a yellow card for Toole, they responded quickly with a penalty from Lolesio. The Highlanders drew first blood with a try from Tangitau, but the Brumbies rallied, scoring three tries in the first half, including one from Pollard. In the second half, the Highlanders fought back with tries from Gilbert and Nareki, closing the gap. However, Toole's try and Muirhead's late effort ensured the Brumbies maintained their lead. Debreczeni's conversions were crucial in securing the win. The match showcased a blend of tenacity and skill from both sides, highlighting the competitive nature of Super Rugby.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, France, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 19.2°C (Feels like 18.3°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 11.4 km/h, gusting to 25.0 km/h Humidity: 76% Cloud Cover: 99%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
0'

Yellow Card

Corey Toole · Brumbies
4'

Penalty

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

3 - 0
10'

Try

Caleb Tangitau · Highlanders

3 - 5
10'

Yellow Card Complete

Corey Toole · Brumbies
21'

Try

Billy Pollard · Brumbies

8 - 5
22'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

10 - 5
30'

Try

Allan Alaalatoa · Brumbies

15 - 5
Halftime 15 - 5
Second Half
43'

Try

Sam Gilbert · Highlanders

15 - 10
44'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Highlanders

15 - 12
46'

Substitution

Cadeyrn Neville on for Lachlan Shaw · Brumbies
50'

Substitution

Josh Bartlett on for Daniel Lienert-Brown · Highlanders
50'

Substitution

Liam Bowron on for Billy Pollard · Brumbies
50'

Substitution

Blake Schoupp on for James Slipper · Brumbies
50'

Substitution

Rhys Van Nek on for Allan Alaalatoa · Brumbies
53'

Try

Jona Nareki · Highlanders

15 - 17
54'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert · Highlanders

15 - 19
54'

Substitution

Sefo Kautai on for Saula Ma'u · Highlanders
54'

Substitution

Klayton Thorn on for Harrison Goddard · Brumbies
56'

Substitution

Jack Debreczeni on for Noah Lolesio · Brumbies
58'

Substitution

Luke Reimer on for Rob Valetini · Brumbies
61'

Try

Corey Toole · Brumbies

20 - 19
62'

Substitution

Henry Bell on for Soane Vikena · Highlanders
65'

Penalty

Sam Gilbert · Highlanders

20 - 22
65'

Substitution

Adam Lennox on for Nathan Hastie · Highlanders
65'

Substitution

Ajay Faleafaga on for Taine Robinson · Highlanders
70'

Substitution

Ollie Sapsford on for David Feliuai · Brumbies
71'

Substitution

Will Stodart on for TK Howden · Highlanders
72'

Try

Andy Muirhead · Brumbies

25 - 22
73'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni · Brumbies

27 - 22
73'

Substitution

Tanielu Tele'a on for Thomas Umaga-Jensen · Highlanders
73'

Substitution

Michael Loft on for Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders
77'

Try

Len Ikitau · Brumbies

32 - 22
78'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni · Brumbies

34 - 22
78'

Substitution

TK Howden on for Mitchell Dunshea · Highlanders
79'

Try

Caleb Tangitau · Highlanders

34 - 27
Fulltime 34 - 27

Player ratings

Brumbies

15 Tom Wright 6.1
14 Andy Muirhead 8.6
13 Len Ikitau 7.7
12 David Feliuai 6.9
11 Corey Toole 7.0
10 Noah Lolesio 6.5
9 Harrison Goddard 6.3
1 James Slipper 6.6
2 Billy Pollard 7.4
3 Allan Alaalatoa 7.6
4 Nick Frost 6.6
5 Lachlan Shaw 6.6
6 Tom Hooper 6.7
7 Rory Scott 7.1
8 Rob Valetini 6.6
16 Liam Bowron 6.8
17 Blake Schoupp 6.5
18 Rhys Van Nek 6.8
19 Cadeyrn Neville 6.4
20 Luke Reimer 6.3
21 Klayton Thorn 6.1
22 Jack Debreczeni 6.2
23 Ollie Sapsford 6.8

Highlanders

15 Sam Gilbert 6.6
14 Caleb Tangitau 9.5
13 Thomas Umaga-Jensen 7.4
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 7.2
11 Jona Nareki 10.0
10 Taine Robinson 5.3
9 Nathan Hastie 7.0
1 Daniel Lienert-Brown 6.2
2 Soane Vikena 7.4
3 Saula Ma'u 6.6
4 Fabian Holland 7.0
5 Mitchell Dunshea 6.2
6 TK Howden 8.3
7 Veveni Lasaqa 7.6
8 Sean Withy 7.5
16 Henry Bell 6.3
17 Josh Bartlett 5.0
18 Sefo Kautai 6.1
19 Will Stodart –
20 Michael Loft –
21 Adam Lennox 5.8
22 Ajay Faleafaga 5.7
23 Tanielu Tele'a –