Its all over from Auckland, as a strong showing from the Blues in the second half was enough to get them past a spirited Highlanders team who now remain winless for their first 6 matches of the season. Thanks for following with us on Ultimate Rugby, see you next time.

With the game nearing its conclusion the Highlander are camped in the Blues 22, looking for a consolation score.

Especially when you don't follow up with defence

Handling errors will kill any teams game

Great try for the Blues which begins with a break from Halai in his own 22. The ball is moved quickly by Mealamu from the ruck to Ranger, who beats two and offloads inside to Weepu to score.

Good to finally see some solid 3rd refs calls

Noakes extends his sides lead to four after the Highlanders are penalised for offside.

Tanaka u beauty!!

Reserve scrum half Tanaka scythes through a gap and gives a great offload to Burleigh who races clear to score.

The Blues explode into life down the left, as initially great hands from Williams and then a pop inside from Ranger release Weepu to score a fine try.