Highlanders 27 - 17 Moana Pasifika

Full time

26 Apr 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 11

One NZ Stadium

Highlanders vs Moana Pasifika head to head

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The Highlanders secured a 27-17 victory over Moana Pasifika in a closely contested Super Rugby match. Jonah Lowe opened the scoring for the Highlanders with a try in the 24th minute, followed by a conversion from Cameron Millar. Moana Pasifika responded quickly with tries from Israel Leota and Glen Vaihu, keeping the pressure on the home side. The Highlanders regained control with Angus Ta'avao scoring a try shortly after half-time, extending their lead. Adam Lennox and Millar contributed with further points, while Augustine Pulu's late try for Moana Pasifika was not enough to change the outcome. Millar's consistent kicking proved crucial, adding to his team's score with penalties and conversions. Overall, the Highlanders' solid performance and tactical execution enabled them to secure the win at One NZ Stadium.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 19.8°C (Feels like 20.3°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 8.6 km/h, gusting to 16.1 km/h Humidity: 53% Cloud Cover: 34%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
17'

Substitution

Israel Leota on for Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika
19'

Yellow Card

Semisi Paea · Moana Pasifika
19'

Substitution

Mamoru Harada on for Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika
24'

Try

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders

5 - 0
25'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

7 - 0
27'

Try

Israel Leota · Moana Pasifika

7 - 5
29'

Yellow Card Complete

Semisi Paea · Moana Pasifika
31'

Yellow Card

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders
32'

Substitution

Mills Sanerivi on for Mamoru Harada · Moana Pasifika
33'

Try

Glen Vaihu · Moana Pasifika

7 - 10
40'

Substitution

Angus Ta'avao on for Saula Ma'u · Highlanders
40'

Substitution

Jack Taylor on for Soane Vikena · Highlanders
40'

Substitution

TK Howden on for Tomas Lavanini · Highlanders
40'

Substitution

Paula Latu on for Chris Apoua · Moana Pasifika
Halftime 7 - 10
Second Half
41'

Yellow Card Complete

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders
42'

Penalty

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

10 - 10
47'

Try

Angus Ta'avao · Highlanders

15 - 10
48'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

17 - 10
52'

Substitution

Tom Savage on for Jimmy Tupou · Moana Pasifika
52'

Substitution

Lucas Casey on for Veveni Lasaqa · Highlanders
52'

Substitution

Folau Fakatava on for Xavier Tito-Harris · Highlanders
52'

Substitution

Lalomilo Lalomilo on for Tevita Latu · Moana Pasifika
56'

Substitution

Malakai Hala-Ngatai on for Abraham Pole · Moana Pasifika
58'

Try

Adam Lennox · Highlanders

22 - 10
59'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

24 - 10
59'

Substitution

Augustine Pulu on for Paula Latu · Moana Pasifika
59'

Substitution

Chris Apoua on for Semisi Paea · Moana Pasifika
59'

Substitution

Ola Tauelangi on for Ethan de Groot · Moana Pasifika
60'

Substitution

Josh Bartlett on for Mills Sanerivi · Highlanders
65'

Try

Augustine Pulu · Moana Pasifika

24 - 15
66'

Conversion

William Havili · Moana Pasifika

24 - 17
66'

Substitution

Hugh Renton on for Nikora Broughton · Highlanders
76'

Substitution

Ethan de Groot on for Josh Bartlett · Highlanders
81'

Penalty

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

27 - 17
Fulltime 27 - 17

Player ratings

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 7.1
14 Jonah Lowe 6.5
13 Tanielu Tele'a 6.6
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 8.0
11 Xavier Tito-Harris 8.2
10 Cameron Millar 7.1
9 Adam Lennox 8.0
1 Ethan de Groot 6.9
2 Soane Vikena 7.3
3 Saula Ma'u 6.4
4 Tomas Lavanini 6.7
5 Mitch Dunshea 6.3
6 Oliver Haig 6.3
7 Veveni Lasaqa 6.6
8 Nikora Broughton 7.6
16 Jack Taylor 7.3
17 Josh Bartlett 6.4
18 Angus Ta'avao 7.1
19 TK Howden 6.7
20 Hugh Renton 6.4
21 Lucas Casey 6.3
22 Folau Fakatava 5.7
23 Taine Robinson –

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 7.6
14 Tuna Tuitama 8.4
13 Solomon Alaimalo 7.2
12 Tevita Latu 6.1
11 Glen Vaihu 9.4
10 Patrick Pellegrini 5.8
9 Jonathan Taumateine 6.4
1 Abraham Pole 5.9
2 Mills Sanerivi 7.0
3 Chris Apoua 6.7
4 Allan Craig 6.2
5 Jimmy Tupou 6.4
6 Miracle Faiilagi 6.3
7 Semisi Paea 4.5
8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 7.5
16 Mamoru Harada 6.3
17 Malakai Hala-Ngatai 5.7
18 Paula Latu 6.6
19 Tom Savage 6.0
20 Ola Tauelangi 5.4
21 Augustine Pulu 6.7
22 Lalomilo 5.9
23 Israel Leota 6.1