Highlanders 31 - 26 Waratahs

Full time

09 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 13

Forsyth Barr Stadium

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The Highlanders secured a narrow victory over the NSW Waratahs, finishing 31-26 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Jonah Lowe was instrumental for the Highlanders, scoring two tries, while Cameron Millar contributed with five conversions and a penalty. The home side built an early lead with three tries in the first 18 minutes, showcasing their attacking prowess. The Waratahs responded with a try from Andrew Kellaway and fought back bravely, narrowing the gap throughout the second half. A red card for Jona Nareki complicated matters for the Highlanders, but they held their nerve under pressure. Clem Halaholo and Sid Harvey scored late tries for the Waratahs, bringing them close to victory. Ultimately, the Highlanders managed to maintain their lead, claiming a hard-fought win in a thrilling encounter.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 14.0°C (Feels like 9.1°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 22.2 km/h, gusting to 50.1 km/h Humidity: 60% Cloud Cover: 56%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
5'

Try

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders

5 - 0
6'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

7 - 0
10'

Try

Caleb Tangitau · Highlanders

12 - 0
11'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

14 - 0
18'

Try

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens · Highlanders

19 - 0
19'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

21 - 0
21'

Yellow Card

Timoci Tavatavanawai · Highlanders
22'

Try

Andrew Kellaway · Waratahs

21 - 5
23'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

21 - 7
27'

Substitution

Clem Halaholo on for Angus Blyth · Waratahs
31'

Yellow Card Complete

Timoci Tavatavanawai · Highlanders
34'

Try

Jonah Lowe · Highlanders

26 - 7
35'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

28 - 7
38'

Substitution

Harry Potter on for Andrew Kellaway · Waratahs
Halftime 28 - 7
Second Half
43'

Substitution

Folau Fainga'a on for Ethan Dobbins · Waratahs
43'

Substitution

Apolosi Ranawai on for Daniel Botha · Waratahs
44'

Try

Apolosi Ranawai · Waratahs

28 - 12
48'

Substitution

Oliver Haig on for Isaac Kailea · Waratahs
48'

Substitution

Jack Barrett on for Jake Gordon · Waratahs
56'

Substitution

Teddy Wilson on for Jack Debreczeni · Waratahs
56'

Substitution

Jack Bowen on for Adam Lennox · Waratahs
56'

Substitution

Unknown Player on for Lucas Casey · Highlanders
57'

Red Card

Jona Nareki · Highlanders
60'

Substitution

Saula Ma'u on for Angus Ta'avao · Highlanders
60'

Substitution

Daniel Lienert-Brown on for Ethan de Groot · Highlanders
62'

Substitution

Ethan Dobbins on for Folau Fainga'a · Waratahs
64'

Substitution

Leafi Talataina on for Pete Samu · Waratahs
66'

Substitution

Soane Vikena on for Jack Taylor · Highlanders
68'

Substitution

Xavier Tito-Harris on for Jonah Lowe · Highlanders
69'

Try

Clem Halaholo · Waratahs

28 - 17
70'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

28 - 19
75'

Substitution

Taine Robinson on for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens · Highlanders
78'

Try

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

28 - 26
78'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

28 - 21
81'

Penalty

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

31 - 26
Fulltime 31 - 26

Player ratings

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 8.7
14 Caleb Tangitau 10.0
13 Jona Nareki 4.9
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 6.6
11 Jonah Lowe 8.8
10 Cameron Millar 7.2
9 Adam Lennox 6.6
1 Ethan de Groot 7.6
2 Jack Taylor 7.4
3 Angus Ta'avao 6.4
4 Tomas Lavanini 5.9
5 Mitch Dunshea 7.0
6 TK Howden 7.7
7 Lucas Casey 7.2
8 Nikora Broughton 7.6
16 Soane Vikena 6.5
17 Daniel Lienert-Brown 5.7
18 Saula Ma'u 6.9
19 Oliver Haig 6.7
20 Sean Withy –
21 Folau Fakatava –
22 Taine Robinson –
23 Xavier Tito-Harris 6.1

Waratahs

15 Max Jorgensen 7.5
14 Andrew Kellaway 7.5
13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 7.5
12 Lawson Creighton 7.0
11 Sid Harvey 7.8
10 Jack Debreczeni 5.2
9 Jake Gordon 6.5
1 Isaac Kailea 6.4
2 Ethan Dobbins 7.2
3 Daniel Botha 5.1
4 Miles Amatosero 6.5
5 Angus Blyth 5.4
6 Angus Scott-Young 6.2
7 Charlie Gamble 6.0
8 Pete Samu 5.7
16 Folau Fainga'a 6.0
17 Jack Barrett 6.3
18 Apolosi Ranawai 6.7
19 Clem Halaholo 7.2
20 Leafi Talataina 6.0
21 Teddy Wilson 6.2
22 Jack Bowen 5.5
23 Harry Potter 6.1