With less than three minutes to play, Damian McKenzie’s drop goal looked to have sealed victory for the Chiefs in the first match of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, but Bryn Gatland – a late inclusion in the Highlanders match-day squad – stepped up to deny father Warren’s team a win with a composed drop goal of his own.
The Highlanders held out to claim a 28-27 victory over the Chiefs in the penalty-ridden Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener in Dunedin on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
For first time in what feels like forever, we have some live rugby as the Highlanders host the Chiefs in Dunedin. Follow the live action here:
Ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa opener between the Highlanders and the Chiefs, look back at this incredible passage of play between the two sides at Forsyth Barr stadium in 2013. Do you expect to see the same kind of exhilarating play when rugby resumes this weekend?
Check out how the New Zealand franchises have been gearing up ahead of Super Rugby Aotearoa, which kicks off on 13 June.
Check out former Springbok and Stormers wing Tonderai Chavhanga showcasing his incredible turn of pace to beat four defenders before scoring against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
New Zealand Rugby and its five franchises are undertaking a complete review of the sustainability of the country’s Vodacom Super Rugby model.
We rewind back to arguably the most dominant performance in Vodacom Super Rugby final history, when the Vodacom Bulls claimed their second title after thumping the Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld. Watch the extended match highlights here.
The Cats held on for their first and only victory of the 2004 Super 12 season as they narrowly defeated the Chiefs at Ellis Park.
With the Vodacom Super Rugby season on an indefinite break, we take a look at Dillyn Leyds’ moment of magic against the Chiefs in 2017.
