Posted March 25, 2017 23:08:04

Photo: The Brumbies were disappointed again, conceding a late try to lose to the Highlanders. (AAP: Lukas Coch)

The Brumbies have suffered another narrow Super Rugby defeat, succumbing late to the Highlanders 18-13 at Canberra Stadium.

The 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 visitors stood firm and repelled the Brumbies from their own tryline.

Desperate defence fended off a Brumbies rolling maul after the siren in front of a crowd of 11,125.

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