Auckland Blues managed to overcome stern resistance from Highlanders as they edged them 23-15 win in the final at Eden Park to win the Super Rugby Trans Tasman campaign.
Highlanders have named an unchanged matchday squad for the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final to be played against Auckland Blues at Eden Park on Saturday.
Highlanders scored four second half tries as they went on to beat Melbourne Rebels 42-27 in the third round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman at Leichhardt Oval.
The third round of the Super Rugby Trans Tasman clash between Highlanders and Melbourne Rebels to be played in Queensland Town on Sunday has been shifted to Sydney.
Highlanders came up with a six-try performance as they kick-started their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign with convincing 40-19 win over Queensland Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Hurricanes came up with a six-try performance as they finished their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with a 41-22 win over Highlanders in the final round at Sky Stadium.
Highlanders have returned back to winning ways as they defeated Blues 35-29 in the latest round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday.
Damian McKenzie kicked a penalty goal in the extra time as Chiefs edged out Highlanders 26-23 in the latest round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Highlanders have ended a two-game losing streak as they handed Crusaders their first defeat in the ongoing Super Rugby Aotearoa season at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the matchday squad for the sixth round of Super Rugby Aotearoa against Highlanders at Orangetheory Stadium.
Highlanders scored four second half tries as they came from behind to register a 39-23 win over Chiefs in the second round of Super Rugby Aotearoa at FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday.
Crusaders started their Super Rugby Aotearoa title defence with a win as they defeated Crusaders 26-13 in the tournament opener at Forsyth Barr Stadium.