Highlanders Highlanders 25 - 23 Crusaders Crusaders

● full_time 80 minutes

13 Feb 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Head to Head

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The Highlanders secured a thrilling 25-23 victory over the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Cameron Millar opened the scoring with an early penalty, followed by a try from Caleb Tangitau to give the Highlanders a strong start. The Crusaders responded with a try from Noah Hotham, converted by Rivez Reihana, narrowing the deficit. Just before halftime, the Highlanders extended their lead with tries from Angus Ta'avao and Jonah Lowe, both converted by Millar. The second half saw Will Jordan score for the Crusaders, but the Highlanders maintained their composure. Millar's penalty late in the game ensured the Highlanders held onto their slim lead. This match marked a significant turnaround for the Highlanders after recent defeats against the Crusaders.

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Weather

Temperature: 15.0°C (Feels like 14.3°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 10.5 km/h, gusting to 20.1 km/h Humidity: 72% Cloud Cover: 52%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 2' penalty Cameron Millar
  • 14' try Caleb Tangitau
  • 19' try Noah Hotham
  • 20' conversion Rivez Reihana
  • 22' substitution David Havili
  • 27' substitution Will Jordan
  • 40' penalty Rivez Reihana
  • 40' substitution Josh Bartlett
  • 40' substitution Rohan Wingham
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 41' penalty Rivez Reihana
  • 44' try Angus Ta'avao
  • 45' conversion Cameron Millar
  • 48' try Jonah Lowe
  • 49' conversion Cameron Millar
  • 50' substitution Rivez Reihana
  • 50' substitution Christian Lio-Willie
  • 50' substitution George Bell
  • 50' substitution Finlay Brewis
  • 50' substitution Seb Calder
  • 50' substitution David Havili
  • 57' substitution Folau Fakatava
  • 57' substitution Jonah Lowe
  • 57' substitution Oliver Haig
  • 57' substitution Noah Hotham
  • 58' substitution Jack Taylor
  • 58' substitution Lucas Casey
  • 60' try Will Jordan
  • 61' conversion Taha Kemara
  • 64' substitution Kyle Preston
  • 69' substitution Timoci Tavatavanawai
  • 71' penalty Taha Kemara
  • 71' substitution Ethan Blackadder
  • 78' penalty Cameron Millar
  • 80' full_time