Cam Roigard sealed a thrilling 24–20 victory for the Hurricanes over the Highlanders at Sky Stadium with a match-winning try after the final hooter, capping a standout performance from the All Black halfback.
In a game marked by scrappy play and missed opportunities, the Highlanders appeared set for victory after capitalizing on limited chances and leading 14–7 at halftime.
However, a critical lineout error in the dying minutes gave the Hurricanes one final chance, which Roigard converted after a series of attacking phases.
The result lifts the Hurricanes to fifth on the ladder, boosting their playoff hopes, while the Highlanders now face an anxious wait on other results to avoid the wooden spoon.
