Highlanders produce second half fightback to down spirited Moana ...
The Highlanders have taken down a brave Moana Pasifika 35-21 in Dunedin.
www.rugby.com.auHere’s the latest I can share about Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders based on recent public coverage.
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Most recent results: In 2026, Highlanders have had wins over Moana Pasifika, including a 39-19 victory in March Round 7 at North Harbour Stadium, with Caleb Tangitau scoring twice for the Highlanders. This is one of the latest head-to-head results available in public recaps. [source coverage in March 2026 reports][3]
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A more recent result in 2025 saw Moana Pasifika secure a historic win over the Highlanders, 34-29, with Melani Matavao’s late try sealing the upset. The win marked Moana Pasifika’s first-ever victory against the Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific.[1][6]
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Live/recap notes from late-2025 to 2026 matches show Highlanders maintaining an edge in several encounters, including a high-scoring finish and late momentum swings in various rounds. These summaries are drawn from match reports and highlights across rugby-focused outlets.[2][4][3]
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Highlights and full-match content are available from multiple outlets, including official Super Rugby Pacific channels and rugby publications, for fans who want quick recaps or full game footage.[4][7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact latest score, date, venue, and key moment-by-moment details for the most recent Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders game, or summarize head-to-head trends across the last few seasons in a concise table. I can also provide links to official match reports and highlights.
Would you like me to compile a quick head-to-head table (wins, losses, margins) for the last three seasons, or focus on the very latest match details?
Citations:
- The March 2026 Highlanders 39–19 Moana Pasifika result and related details are described in live-recap sources.[3]
- The 34–29 Moana Pasifika win over the Highlanders, including Matavao’s late try, is reported as a historic triumph, with corroborating summary in related coverage.[6][1]
- Additional match context and highlights availability are noted in rugby-focused outlets.[2][4]