Beauden Barrett Breaks Super Rugby Record as Blues Edge Highlanders in Auckland Thriller

Beauden Barrett surpasses Morne Steyn as the second-highest points scorer in Super Rugby history during the Blues' 47-40 win over the Highlanders.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Barrett Reaches Historic Milestone in Seven-Try Performance

The Blues maintained their pursuit of the Super Rugby Pacific leadership with a hard-fought win over the Highlanders, but the evening belonged to Beauden Barrett. By converting Sam Darry’s 26th-minute try, Barrett eclipsed Morne Steyn’s career total of 1,551 points, moving into second place on the all-time list behind only Dan Carter. Barrett finished the night with six conversions, providing the clinical edge required to overcome a determined Highlanders outfit that fought back from a 19-point deficit in the second half.

Blues Survive Late Surge to Retain Memorial Trophy

Despite the milestone, the Blues were forced to endure a nervous conclusion as Jamie Joseph’s Highlanders capitalized on late yellow cards to AJ Lam and Zarn Sullivan. The visitors scored three tries in the final quarter, including back-to-back efforts from Taniela Tele’a and Soane Vikena, to bring the score within seven points. However, a costly knock-on in the final minute ended the Highlanders' hopes of forcing the game into "Super Point" extra time. The victory ensures the Blues retain the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy and remain in contention for the top spot heading into the "Super Round."

German Loose Forward Segner Shines with Bracing Double

Anton Segner was a standout performer for the Auckland-based franchise, scoring two tries and recording several critical turnovers. Segner’s first-half effort helped the Blues recover from an early deficit after Highlanders scrumhalf Adam Lennox opened the scoring just three minutes into the match. Segner’s second try, a burst through a hole early in the second half, gave the Blues a seemingly comfortable 33-14 lead before the Highlanders' scrum-led resurgence began.