Cameron Millar of the Highlanders charges forward during tonight's Super Rugby match against the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Photo: Getty ImagesEight straight losses to the Chiefs does not sound great but the Highlanders were far from disgraced last night. But they were brave and they tried things and they came roaring home with two late tries. The Highlanders had trailed by seven points at halftime but Cameron Millar quickly cut that to one with a pair of penalties. Super RugbyThe scoresChiefs 26Samisoni Taukei’aho 2, Leroy Carter, Kaylum Boshier tries; Josh Jacomb 3 conHighlanders 23Jona Nareki, Caleb Tangitau, Veveni Lasaqa tries; Cameron Millar con, 2 penHalftime: Chiefs 14-7.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2026 20:11 UTC