Highlanders
Highlights
Hurricanes v.
Highlanders
22 April 2005
Wellington, New Zealand
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Highlanders beat the
Hurricanes in Wellington 26 to 16.
Here's a
scoring summary from AllBlacks.com:
Scorers
Highlanders:
Tries:
Matt Saunders, Josh Blackie. Conversions: Ben Blair (2). Penalties: Nick
Evans (3). Dropkick: Evans
Hurricanes:
Tries:
Ma’a Nonu. Conversions: Jimmy Gopperth. Penalties: Gopperth (3)
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| Team |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
BP1 |
BP2 |
PTS |
| Waratahs |
8 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
229 |
126 |
5 |
2 |
31 |
| Crusaders |
8 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
315 |
214 |
6 |
0 |
30 |
| Highlanders |
8 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
180 |
115 |
1 |
0 |
27 |
| Blues |
8 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
189 |
131 |
2 |
0 |
26 |
| Hurricanes |
8 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
192 |
161 |
1 |
0 |
25 |
| Bulls |
8 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
165 |
174 |
3 |
1 |
20 |
| Brumbies |
8 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
157 |
170 |
2 |
2 |
20 |
| Chiefs |
8 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
176 |
180 |
2 |
1 |
15 |
| Reds |
8 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
135 |
202 |
3 |
2 |
13 |
| Stormers |
8 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
142 |
188 |
0 |
2 |
12 |
| Cats |
8 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
171 |
260 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
| Sharks |
8 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
134 |
264 |
1 |
2 |
7 |
Source:
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Planet Rugby covered
the game on its live scoring site and here's the link if you'd like to
look over their commentary:
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Highlanders Headlines:
Oliver's Army Storm
Capital (AllBlacks.com):
Hurricanes Outdazzled by
Highlanders Display of Thinking Rugby (New Zealand Herald) :
Highlanders Feast in the
Cake Tin (Planet Rugby):
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Next Match
30 April 2005
Highlanders v. Waratahs
Dunedin, New Zealand
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Hoeft Praises Improved
Fitness:
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Oliver's Passion and
Form Reignited:
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