Coach Brad Thorn was left to rue poor tactical kicking in the Reds narrow loss to the Highlanders. With the game tied up at 15-all with 5 minutes to play, the Highlanders were able to turn field position into a penalty and wrap up the win 18-15.
Queensland Reds 15 (Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Hamish Stewart tries; Jono Lance 1 con; Lance 1 pen goal) defeated by Highlanders 18 (Tevita Li, Liam Squire tries; Lima Sopoaga 1 con; Sopoaga 2 pen goal) at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 26 May 2018.
