Otago

45 - 42

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Otago

Events

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It's all over! The referee Jackson Henshaw has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Otago decided to go for goal with Cameron Millar taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Finn Hurley took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Codemeru Vai scores an interception try.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jae Broomfield took full advantage.

68'

Auckland sub Logan Platt comes onto the field.

60'

Caleb Woodley departs for Auckland.

60'

Auckland sub Randall Baker comes onto the field.

60'

Harvey Cordukes departs for Auckland.

60'

Conversion

The Otago supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

The Otago pack has powered over for Moana Takataka to score the try.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Auckland results in a try for Xavi Taele.

55'

What a run here by Xavi Taele as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Perofeta.

55'

What a run here by Payton Spencer as they get over the gainline!

52'

Aki Seiuli comes on.

52'

Marley Pearce comes off.

52'

Liam Coltman comes on.

52'

Nic Souchon comes off.

52'

Siaosi Nginingini comes on.

52'

James Arscott comes off.

52'

Angus Ta'avao comes on.

52'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Christian Lio-Willie from scoring as they record the try for Otago.

50'

Charles Elton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Christian Lio-Willie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Finn Hurley dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Finn Hurley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Joel Lam is finished off with a try.

46'

Otago make a substitution with Finn Hurley coming on.

40'

Otago make a substitution with Riley Lucas coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Sam Nemec-Vial as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Sam Nemec-Vial being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Codemeru Vai being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Garouw Basson as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Garouw Basson being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

James Arscott sets up the try.

35'

Charles Elton comes on for Otago.

32'

Slade McDowall leaves the field.

32'

Moana Takataka comes on for Otago.

32'

Rohan Wingham leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Otago ends with a try for Joseva Tamani.

31'

Spellbinding play by Slade McDowall is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Slade McDowall breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Joel Lam breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Auckland ends with a try for Xavi Taele.

28'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Perofeta is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Stephen Perofeta breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Codemeru Vai breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Codemeru Vai bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

22'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Otago are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nic Souchon picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nic Souchon bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

19'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for James Arscott

14'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Perofeta is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Stephen Perofeta took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Codemeru Vai

12'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Perofeta is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Rico Simpson took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Che Clark goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nathaniel Pole goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jackson Henshaw blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Otago v Auckland 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Wed 30th September 2026, 11:10pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Jackson Henshaw

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

22%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

45 - 42

81'

Perofeta

71'

42 - 42

Vai

70'

42 - 40

Millar

42 - 35

60'

Takataka

40 - 35

59'

Perofeta

56'

35 - 35

Taele

55'

35 - 33

Millar

35 - 28

51'

Lio-Willie

33 - 28

50'

Millar

28 - 28

47'

Hurley

26 - 28

46'

Half Time

Millar

21 - 28

40'

Nemec-Vial

19 - 28

39'

Perofeta

36'

14 - 28

Basson

35'

14 - 26

Millar

14 - 21

32'

Tamani

12 - 21

31'

Perofeta

29'

7 - 21

Taele

28'

7 - 19

Millar

7 - 14

20'

Souchon

5 - 14

19'

Perofeta

15'

0 - 14

Arscott

14'

0 - 12

Perofeta

13'

0 - 7

Vai

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Auckland

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Defence Profile

Otago

Auckland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

68%

3-6 secs

24%

30%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

73'

77'

78'

80'

Otago

Auckland

Otago vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 10 on Wed 30th September 2026 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:10. In South Africa it’s at 08:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go, TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 16:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Otago won the last encounter but Otago are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Auckland in 2nd and Otago in 11th as such Auckland are favourites on paper.

Otago vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Otago vs Auckland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.