The Highlanders edge the Brumbies 18-13 after the Brumbies led 10-5 at the break. The sides traded penalties early on in the second half, before another Highlanders penalty closed the gap to 13-11 with just under a quarter of the match to play. The Highlanders muscled their way over for their second try to hit the front with just over 5 minutes to play. The Brumbies had a chance with time up on the clock, but it was not to be as the Highlanders held on for the away victory.

This ref was not that great missed some key infringements

Use it or lose it and that will be the ball game

Brumbies stopped 5m out

Brumbies look to maul

Lineout about 7m out

Hawera kicks into the corner

highlanders win

Stoppage for an injury

Penalty Brumbies for a no arms tackle