Highlanders 10 - 14 Brumbies

Full time

10 Apr 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Forsyth Barr Stadium

Highlanders vs Brumbies head to head

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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.

Broadcasters

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

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%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
22'

Penalty

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

3 - 0
26'

Substitution

Toby MacPherson on for Charlie Cale · Brumbies
34'

Try

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

3 - 5
35'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

3 - 7
40'

Substitution

Darcy Breen on for Allan Alaalatoa · Brumbies
Halftime 3 - 7
Second Half
48'

Substitution

Blake Schoupp on for James Slipper · Brumbies
55'

Substitution

Lachlan Lonergan on for Billy Pollard · Brumbies
56'

Substitution

Adam Lennox on for Nic Shearer · Highlanders
56'

Substitution

Sean Withy on for Oliver Haig · Highlanders
57'

Substitution

Hugh Renton on for Nikora Broughton · Highlanders
62'

Try

Jona Nareki · Highlanders

8 - 7
63'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

10 - 7
63'

Substitution

Luke Reimer on for Rory Scott · Brumbies
63'

Substitution

Tane Edmed on for Declan Meredith · Brumbies
67'

Substitution

Saula Ma'u on for Angus Ta'avao · Highlanders
67'

Substitution

Josh Bartlett on for Ethan de Groot · Highlanders
67'

Substitution

Tanielu Tele'a on for Timoci Tavatavanawai · Highlanders
69'

Yellow Card

Henry Bell · Highlanders
69'

Substitution

Henry Bell on for Jack Taylor · Highlanders
71'

Substitution

Rory Scott on for Nick Frost · Brumbies
74'

Try

Luke Reimer · Brumbies

10 - 14
74'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies

10 - 9
79'

Yellow Card Complete

Henry Bell · Highlanders
Fulltime 10 - 14

Player ratings

Highlanders

15 Taine Robinson 6.5
14 Caleb Tangitau 7.1
13 Jonah Lowe 7.0
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 6.8
11 Jona Nareki 7.6
10 Cameron Millar 6.5
9 Nic Shearer 6.2
1 Ethan de Groot 7.7
2 Jack Taylor 8.5
3 Angus Ta'avao 6.6
4 Oliver Haig 6.4
5 Mitch Dunshea 7.5
6 TK Howden 7.5
7 Veveni Lasaqa 6.4
8 Nikora Broughton 7.5
16 Henry Bell 4.5
17 Josh Bartlett 6.3
18 Saula Ma'u 6.1
19 Hugh Renton 5.9
20 Sean Withy 6.6
21 Adam Lennox 6.1
22 Reesjan Pasitoa –
23 Tanielu Tele'a 6.0

Brumbies

15 Andy Muirhead 5.9
14 Ollie Sapsford 7.3
13 Kadin Pritchard 6.5
12 David Feliuai 6.5
11 Corey Toole 7.4
10 Declan Meredith 6.4
9 Ryan Lonergan 7.5
1 James Slipper 5.6
2 Billy Pollard 6.8
3 Allan Alaalatoa 6.5
4 Nick Frost 6.8
5 Lachlan Shaw 5.9
6 Rob Valetini 7.8
7 Rory Scott 7.8
8 Charlie Cale 6.1
16 Lachlan Lonergan 6.6
17 Blake Schoupp 6.2
18 Darcy Breen 7.0
19 Toby MacPherson 5.9
20 Luke Reimer 7.2
21 Klayton Thorn –
22 Tane Edmed 6.2
23 Hudson Creighton –