Highlanders v Brumbies

A high-quality trans-Tasman contest headlines Friday night action in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as the Highlanders host the Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Friday, 10 April. With both teams targeting crucial points as the season intensifies, this fixture promises physicality, discipline, and tactical intrigue.

The Highlanders will look to turn home advantage into momentum under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Known for their toughness, work rate, and committed defense, the Dunedin-based side will aim to dominate the contact area and apply pressure through relentless breakdown effort.

The Brumbies arrive in Dunedin as one of the competition’s most structured and disciplined sides. Renowned for their powerful rolling maul, accurate kicking game, and organized defense, the Canberra-based outfit will look to impose control through set-piece dominance and smart game management.