Hurricanes defeat Highlanders by two points in Dunedin

Friday 14 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Fri 14 Mar 2025, 9:28pm

In this story All Blacks, Hurricanes, Highlanders, Ruben Love, Fabian Holland, Timoci Tavatavanawai

The Hurricanes secured a 20-18 victory over the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Despite a solo try from Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau, the Hurricanes held on through a strong defensive performance. A last-second dropped goal attempt by Sam Gilbert missed, sealing the win for the visitors.

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1. RNZFri 14 Mar 2025, 6:36pm

   Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Highlanders v Hurricanes (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Mar 2025, 7:46pm

   Highlanders v Hurricanes live updates, Super Rugby Pacific (opens in new tab)

   • Highlanders v Hurricanes result, Super Rugby Pacific (opens in new tab) Fri 14 Mar 2025, 9:28pm
3. StuffFri 14 Mar 2025, 8:30pm

   Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau’s superhuman intercept try (opens in new tab)

   • Hurricanes No 7 Du’Plessis Kirifi leads defensive effort in knife-edge win against Highlanders (opens in new tab) Fri 14 Mar 2025, 8:54pm
4. Otago Daily TimesFri 14 Mar 2025, 9:06pm

   Heartbreak for Highlanders after intense battle (opens in new tab)