Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Highlanders vs Melbourne Rebels

Highlanders
42
vs
27
Melbourne Rebels
  • Time Sun, May 30, 2021, 5:00 AM
  • Location Leichhardt Oval
  • Referee Paul Williams
Highlanders
Highlanders
Melbourne Rebels
Melbourne Rebels
  • Harmon78'
  • Nareki55'
  • Dickson51'
  • Penalty Try47'
  • Tomkinson14'
  • Collins1'
Tries
  • Koroibete76'
  • Gibbon60'
  • Eloff38'
  • Koroibete26'
  • Hunt78'
  • Hunt56'
  • Hunt52'
  • Hunt15'
  • Hunt2'
Conversions
  • Toomua62'
  • Toomua39'
    Penalty Goals
    • Worth43'
    Highlanders
    Highlanders
    Melbourne Rebels
    Melbourne Rebels
    Attack
    5Tries4
    540Metres347
    116Carries120
    21Defenders Beaten10
    11Clean Breaks4
    155Passes137
    12Offloads11
    12Turnovers Conceded13
    Defence
    129Tackles119
    10Missed Tackles21
    6Turnovers Won9
    Kicking
    32Kicks in Play33
    5/5Conversions2/4
    N/APenalty Goals1/1
    N/ADrop GoalsN/A
    0Charged Down0
    684Kick From Hand Metres799
    16In Touch14
    12Opponent Collection16
    100%Success60%
    17Possession Lost24
    3Possession Retained1
    Breakdown
    72Rucks Won82
    2Rucks Lost4
    97%Rucks Success Rate95%
    4Mauls Won6
    Set Plays
    15Lineouts Won14
    3Lineouts Lost2
    83%Lineouts Success Rate87%
    3Scrums Won4
    1Scrums Lost1
    75%Scrums Success Rate80%
    Possession
    48%Possession52%
    32%First Half68%
    62%Second Half38%
    72%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins28%
    Discipline
    12Penalties Conceded13
    0Red Cards0
    1Yellow Cards1
    9Penalty Conceded Own Half6
    Highlanders
    Highlanders
    Melbourne Rebels
    Melbourne Rebels
    Ethan De Groot
    1Ethan De Groot
    Cameron Orr
    1Cameron Orr
    Liam Coltman
    2Liam Coltman
    Jordan Uelese
    2Jordan Uelese
    Siate Tokolahi
    3Siate Tokolahi
    Cabous Eloff
    3Cabous Eloff
    Pari Pari Parkinson
    4Pari Pari Parkinson
    Ross Haylett-Petty
    4Ross Haylett-Petty
    Josh Dickson
    5Josh Dickson
    Trevor Hosea
    5Trevor Hosea
    Shannon Frizell
    6Shannon Frizell
    Robert Leota
    6Robert Leota
    James Lentjes
    7James Lentjes
    Michael Wells
    7Michael Wells
    Hugh Renton
    8Hugh Renton
    Isi Naisarani
    8Isi Naisarani
    Aaron Smith
    9Aaron Smith (C)
    Joe Powell
    9Joe Powell
    Mitch Hunt
    10Mitch Hunt
    Carter Gordon
    10Carter Gordon
    Jona Nareki
    11Jona Nareki
    Marika Koroibete
    11Marika Koroibete
    Scott Gregory
    12Scott Gregory
    Matt Toomua
    12Matt Toomua (C)
    Michael Collins
    13Michael Collins
    Stacey Ili
    13Stacey Ili
    Sio Tomkinson
    14Sio Tomkinson
    Lachie Anderson
    14Lachie Anderson
    Josh Ioane
    15Josh Ioane
    George Worth
    15George Worth
    Substitutes
    Ash Dixon
    16Ash Dixon
    James Hanson
    16James Hanson
    Ayden Johnstone
    17Ayden Johnstone
    Matt Gibbon
    17Matt Gibbon
    Jeff Thwaites
    18Jeff Thwaites
    Lucio Sordoni
    18Lucio Sordoni
    Manaaki Selby-Rickit
    19Manaaki Selby-Rickit
    Steven Cummins
    19Steven Cummins
    Kazuki Himeno
    20Kazuki Himeno
    Richard Hardwick
    20Richard Hardwick
    Kayne Hammington
    21Kayne Hammington
    Frank Lomani
    21Frank Lomani
    Ngatungane Punivai
    22Ngatungane Punivai
    Tom Pincus
    22Tom Pincus
    Billy Harmon
    23Billy Harmon
    Andrew Kellaway
    23Andrew Kellaway
    Coaches
    Aaron Mauger
    David Wessels
    80+2End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.
    80+1Tackle - Try SaverSensational play byRichard Hardwick as he makes a try saving tackle.
    80+1Tackle - Try SaverWhere did James Hanson come from??? It looked for all the world that a try was going to be scored but James Hanson makes the tackle.
    80+1Player Good TacklesCarter Gordon has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    78Substitution onRebels make a substitution with Tom Pincus coming on.
    78Substitution offRebels make a substitution with Matt Toomua coming off.
    78Try AssistAaron Smith sets up the try.
    78Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Kazuki Himeno took full advantage.
    78Substitution onHighlanders sub Hugh Renton comes onto the field.
    78Substitution offShannon Frizell departs for Highlanders.
    78Conversion - KickedThe Highlanders supporters go wild as Mitch Hunt successfully kicks the conversion.
    78Try - Close rangeThe pressure has finally told as Billy Harmon scores from close range.
    77Conversion - Missed RightMatt Toomua curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
    76Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Marika Koroibete goes through the gap.
    76Try AssistGeorge Worth sets up the try.
    76Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Rebels is finished off by Marika Koroibete.
    72Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 60 rucks so far this game.
    71Substitution onJames Hanson comes on for Rebels.
    71Substitution offJordan Uelese leaves the field.
    71Substitution onSteven Cummins comes on.
    71Substitution offRoss Haylett-Petty comes off.
    70Team Rucks WonRebels have won 80 rucks so far this game.
    70Player Good TacklesShannon Frizell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    66Substitution onNgatungane Punivai comes on.
    66Substitution offSio Tomkinson comes off.
    62Substitution onFrank Lomani comes on.
    62Substitution offJoe Powell comes off.
    62Substitution onRebels decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Kellaway getting some game time.
    62Substitution offRebels decide to make a substitution, with Stacey Ili being replaced.
    62Substitution onHighlanders make a substitution with Kazuki Himeno coming on.
    62Substitution offHighlanders make a substitution with Hugh Renton coming off.
    62Substitution onHighlanders sub Manaaki Selby-Rickit comes onto the field.
    62Substitution offPari Pari Parkinson departs for Highlanders.
    62Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Matt Toomua kicks the conversion.
    60Try AssistJoe Powell sets up the try.
    60Try - Close rangeRebels are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Matt Gibbon picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
    59Player Good TacklesScott Gregory has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    59Yellow cardBilly Harmon (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card.
    57Player Good TacklesJosh Dickson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    57Player Good TacklesRoss Haylett-Petty has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    57Substitution onLachie Anderson comes on for Rebels.
    57Substitution offJames Hanson leaves the field.
    57Substitution onRichard Hardwick comes on.
    57Substitution offIsi Naisarani comes off.
    57Substitution onLucio Sordoni comes on.
    57Substitution onMatt Gibbon comes on.
    57Substitution offCabous Eloff comes off.
    57Substitution offCameron Orr comes off.
    56Substitution onHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with Billy Harmon getting some game time.
    56Substitution offHighlanders decide to make a substitution, with James Lentjes being replaced.
    56Substitution onHighlanders make a substitution with Ash Dixon coming on.
    56Substitution offHighlanders make a substitution with Liam Coltman coming off.
    56Conversion - KickedMitch Hunt adds the two points for Highlanders.
    55Clean BreakWhat a run here by Jona Nareki as they gets over the gainline!.
    55Try - Individual effortA stunning solo try from Jona Nareki.
    53Player Good TacklesCameron Orr has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    52Conversion - KickedMitch Hunt does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.
    51Try AssistAaron Smith sets up the try.
    51Try - Close rangeJosh Dickson scores the try from close range.
    50Team Rucks WonRebels have won 60 rucks so far this game.
    49Clean BreakMitch Hunt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
    49Substitution onHighlanders sub Jeff Thwaites comes onto the field.
    49Substitution offSiate Tokolahi departs for Highlanders.
    49Substitution onAyden Johnstone comes on for Highlanders.
    49Substitution offEthan De Groot leaves the field.
    49Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.
    48Clean BreakFabulous play by Highlanders has led to Scott Gregory being able to wriggle through a gap.
    47Scrum - Won Penalty TryHighlanders put the pressure on with this scrum and it has paid off as they are awarded a penalty try.
    47Penalty TryThe referee awards a penalty try to Highlanders.
    46Substitution onJames Hanson comes on.
    46Substitution offLachie Anderson comes off.
    46Yellow cardJordan Uelese (Rebels) is shown a yellow card.
    44Player Good TacklesHugh Renton has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    43Penalty Goal - KickedGeorge Worth has kicked a penalty goal.
    40Start Of Second HalfThe second half is underway.
    40End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.
    39Conversion - KickedMatt Toomua makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
    38Try AssistSpellbinding play by Joe Powell is finished off with a try.
    38Player Good TacklesEthan De Groot has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    38Try - Close rangeRebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cabous Eloff touching down.
    37Tackle - Try SaverSurely there's going to be a try here - but no!!! Liam Coltman saves the day with a real try saver of a tackle.
    37Tackle - Try SaverTry saving tackle made by Scott Gregory.
    37Tackle - Try SaverWhat a tackle there by Aaron Smith as he saves a certain try!.
    37Player Good TacklesJames Lentjes has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    33Team Rucks WonRebels have won 40 rucks so far this game.
    28Conversion - Missed RightMatt Toomua has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.
    26Clean BreakTrouble here as Marika Koroibete breaches the defence.
    26Try AssistGeorge Worth played a key part in that try.
    26Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Rebels results in a try for Marika Koroibete.
    23Player Good TacklesLiam Coltman has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    23Team Rucks WonHighlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.
    18Team Rucks WonRebels have won 20 rucks so far this game.
    15Conversion - KickedMitch Hunt converts the try.
    14Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Sio Tomkinson bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.
    14Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Josh Ioane.
    14Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Sio Tomkinson.
    13Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.
    2Conversion - KickedMitch Hunt has kicked a conversion.
    1Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Michael Collins goes through the gap.
    1Try AssistAaron Smith sets up the try.
    1Try - From kickThe kick through from Highlanders has allowed Michael Collins to touch down.
    0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows his whistle.