Moana Pasifika 19 - 39 Highlanders

Full time

27 Mar 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 7

North Harbour Stadium

Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders head to head

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The Highlanders secured a decisive 39-19 victory over Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium. Caleb Tangitau stood out with two tries for the Highlanders, showcasing his pace and agility. Reesjan Pasitoa contributed significantly with his accurate kicking, converting four tries and adding a penalty. The Highlanders scored an impressive five tries in the first half, establishing a commanding lead. Moana Pasifika fought back in the second half, with Niko Jones and Mills Sanerivi both crossing the line, but they couldn't close the gap. Yellow cards for Havili and Vaihu hampered Pasifika's efforts, leaving them short-handed during crucial moments. Overall, the Highlanders displayed superior teamwork and clinical finishing to earn a well-deserved win.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 21.7°C (Feels like 22.6°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 4.4 km/h, gusting to 8.4 km/h Humidity: 80% Cloud Cover: 33%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
7'

Try

Caleb Tangitau · Highlanders

0 - 5
11'

Substitution

Samiuela Moli on for Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika
20'

Penalty

Reesjan Pasitoa · Highlanders

0 - 8
24'

Substitution

Mills Sanerivi on for Samiuela Moli · Moana Pasifika
24'

Substitution

Tevita Ofa on for Lalomilo Lalomilo · Moana Pasifika
27'

Try

Caleb Tangitau · Highlanders

0 - 13
28'

Conversion

Reesjan Pasitoa · Highlanders

0 - 15
33'

Try

Jona Nareki · Highlanders

0 - 20
34'

Conversion

Reesjan Pasitoa · Highlanders

0 - 22
38'

Try

Jack Taylor · Highlanders

0 - 27
40'

Try

Nic Shearer · Highlanders

0 - 32
40'

Substitution

Andrew Knewstubb on for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens · Highlanders
Halftime 0 - 32
Second Half
41'

Substitution

Paula Latu on for Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou · Moana Pasifika
41'

Substitution

Malakai Hala-Ngatai on for Abraham Pole · Moana Pasifika
43'

Try

Niko Jones · Moana Pasifika

5 - 32
43'

Substitution

Siaosi Nginingini on for Joel Lam · Moana Pasifika
44'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika

7 - 32
45'

Yellow Card

William Havili · Moana Pasifika
50'

Yellow Card

Glen Vaihu · Moana Pasifika
51'

Try

Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders

7 - 39
51'

Conversion

Reesjan Pasitoa · Highlanders

7 - 34
52'

Try

Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika

12 - 39
53'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop · Moana Pasifika

14 - 39
53'

Substitution

Ola Tauelangi on for Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika
53'

Substitution

Nikora Broughton on for Hugh Renton · Highlanders
53'

Substitution

Sean Withy on for Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders
55'

Yellow Card Complete

William Havili · Moana Pasifika
57'

Try

Allan Craig · Moana Pasifika

19 - 39
58'

Substitution

Daniel Lienert-Brown on for Josh Bartlett · Highlanders
58'

Substitution

Will Stodart on for Oliver Haig · Highlanders
58'

Substitution

Rohan Wingham on for Angus Ta'avao · Highlanders
60'

Yellow Card Complete

Glen Vaihu · Moana Pasifika
Fulltime 19 - 39

Player ratings

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 5.0
14 Solomon Alaimalo 4.4
13 Tevita Latu 5.5
12 Lalomilo 6.0
11 Glen Vaihu 4.9
10 Jackson Garden-Bachop 6.5
9 Joel Lam 5.8
1 Abraham Pole 5.8
2 Mills Sanerivi 7.5
3 Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 5.6
4 Veikoso Poloniati 5.7
5 Allan Craig 7.2
6 Miracle Faiilagi 5.8
7 Niko Jones 6.5
8 Dominic Ropeti 6.1
16 Samiuela Moli 6.3
17 Malakai Hala-Ngatai 5.9
18 Paula Latu 6.3
19 Ale Aho –
20 Ola Tauelangi 5.9
21 Siaosi Nginingini 6.2
22 Patrick Pellegrini –
23 Tevita Ofa 5.8

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 6.7
14 Caleb Tangitau 8.7
13 Jonah Lowe 6.4
12 Tanielu Tele'a 8.6
11 Jona Nareki 7.6
10 Reesjan Pasitoa 6.9
9 Nic Shearer 8.3
1 Josh Bartlett 7.2
2 Jack Taylor 7.4
3 Angus Ta'avao 6.8
4 Oliver Haig 6.5
5 Tomas Lavanini 6.3
6 TK Howden 6.9
7 Veveni Lasaqa 7.6
8 Hugh Renton 7.9
16 Henry Bell –
17 Daniel Lienert-Brown 6.2
18 Rohan Wingham 6.2
19 Will Stodart 6.3
20 Sean Withy 6.3
21 Adam Lennox –
22 Andrew Knewstubb 6.4
23 Nikora Broughton 6.3