Highlanders heap late heartache on battling Brumbies

Brumbies 13-18 HighlandersBlues 38-14 BullsThe Brumbies suffered another narrow Super Rugby defeat after succumbing late to the Highlanders at GIO Stadium. The 18-13 loss continued the Brumbies’ drought against New Zealand sides and reopened the wounds from last year’s six-point quarter-final defeat to the Highlanders at the same venue.With the Brumbies attempting to grind out the win, Aki Seiuli charged over from close range to put the Highlanders in front for the first time with seven minutes remaining. While the home side piled the pressure on the Highlanders in the dying minutes, the visit…