Try for the Blues began by Piutau, with a break that sees him barrel into the Highlanders 22. Eventually Luatua goes close but the ball is brought back for an offside. The Blues take a quick tap to allow Ta'avao dive over.

The Blues kick a penalty to touch to get into Highlanders territory. The ball goes right before being spread left to Willison, who throws a long pass out to Luatua to score.

Nonu binned for a shoulder charge on Weepu after he makes a great break down the middle.

Great ball retention from the Blues sees them go through 15 phases before Thorn is penalised for being off side at the break down. Noakes pushes his kick wide.

Great try for the Highlanders created by Buxton Popoali'i as he slices through the Blues defence and off loads to Emery in support. Emery is hauled down inches from the line, but Ben Smith is on hand to gather the ball at the ruck at stretch over the line.

After a penalty is awarded for offside against the Blues, Slade shanks his effort and the ball sails wide.

The Highlanders start well with a break by John Hardie, and are awarded an early penalty. Slade makes no mistakes to open the scoring.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugbys coverage of the first Super Rugby game of the weekend which sees the Highlanders travel to Auckland to face the Blues. The Highlanders, still looking for their first win in the competition, will be looking to upset a Blues side who are also in desperate need of a win after three defeats on the bounce.