The Highlanders’ Timoci Tavatavanawai is stopped by Hurricanes players Ruben Love (left) and Xavier Numia during the sides’ Super Rugby match at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night. Super Rugby’s table-toppers showed no mercy as they romped to a 10th straight win over the helpless Highlanders. After a Caleb Tangitau burst and a quick recycle, Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens stepped one defender and out-paced two more for his second try of the season. Under advantage, Hurricanes first five Ruben Love sent over an ugly but effective cross kick that was pouched by Fineanganofo, who bullied past Tangitau to score. The Highlanders simply must win when they head north next Friday to play struggling Moana Pasifika at North Harbour Stadium.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 20, 2026 15:41 UTC