Highlanders
10 - 14
Brumbies
10 Apr 2026
Stage: Regular Season Round 9
Forsyth Barr Stadium
The Brumbies secured a narrow victory over the Highlanders with a final score of 14-10 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Ryan Lonergan was pivotal for the Brumbies, scoring a try and converting his own to give his team a strong foothold. The Highlanders responded with a try from Jona Nareki, and Cameron Millar's conversion kept them in contention. A yellow card for Highlanders' Henry Bell in the 69th minute put them at a disadvantage, allowing Luke Reimer to extend the Brumbies' lead with another try. Despite their efforts, the Highlanders couldn't capitalize on their opportunities in the dying minutes of the game. The Brumbies' defense held firm, ensuring they walked away with another win against the Highlanders. This match continued the trend of close encounters between these two teams, highlighting the competitive nature of Super Rugby.
Weather
Temperature: 13.7°C (Feels like 8.6°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 22.9 km/h, gusting to 38.0 km/h Humidity: 80% Cloud Cover: 72%
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 22' penalty Cameron Millar
- 26' substitution Charlie Cale
- 34' try Ryan Lonergan
- 35' conversion Ryan Lonergan
- 40' substitution Allan Alaalatoa
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 48' substitution James Slipper
- 55' substitution Billy Pollard
- 56' substitution Nic Shearer
- 56' substitution Oliver Haig
- 57' substitution Nikora Broughton
- 62' try Jona Nareki
- 63' conversion Cameron Millar
- 63' substitution Rory Scott
- 63' substitution Declan Meredith
- 67' substitution Angus Ta'avao
- 67' substitution Ethan de Groot
- 67' substitution Timoci Tavatavanawai
- 69' yellow_card Henry Bell
- 69' substitution Jack Taylor
- 71' substitution Nick Frost
- 74' try Luke Reimer
- 74' conversion Ryan Lonergan
- 79' yellow_card_complete Henry Bell
- 80' full_time