Auckland

34 - 31

Full Time

Wellington

Auckland vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

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

84'

Johnny Falloon comes on.

76'

Hugo Plummer comes off.

76'

Jake Turnbull comes on.

76'

Sekope Lopeti-Moli comes off.

76'

Auckland go for goal with Stephen Perofeta taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Pita Ahki

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pita Ahki bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

75'

Payton Spencer played a key part in that try.

75'

Yellow Card

Callum Harkin (Wellington) is shown a yellow card

74'

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

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Siaosi Nginingini getting some game time.

70'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa being replaced.

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Alex Hewitt coming on.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Samu Tawake coming off.

67'

Callum Harkin curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for James O'Reilly

66'

Logan Henry sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as James O'Reilly goes through the gap.

65'

Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Stephen Perofeta successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Auckland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ben Ake touching down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Issak Fines-Leleiwasa goes through the gap.

63'

Auckland sub Ben Ake comes onto the field.

61'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.

61'

Wellington sub Jordan Soli comes onto the field.

60'

Reo Matsushita departs for Wellington.

60'

Stephen Perofeta has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Auckland results in a try for Rico Simpson.

57'

Cohen Norrie played a key part in that try.

57'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on for Auckland.

56'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Pita Ahki as they get over the gainline!

54'

Murphy Taramai comes on.

53'

Matolu Petaia comes off.

53'

Randall Baker comes on.

50'

Titi Nofoagatotoa comes off.

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James O'Reilly getting some game time.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Penieli Poasa being replaced.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Sekope Lopeti-Moli getting some game time.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Jake Turnbull being replaced.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Logan Henry getting some game time.

45'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Riley Williams being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Callum Harkin adds the two points for Wellington.

45'

Try

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

44'

Spellbinding play by Riley Williams is finished off with a try.

44'

Auckland make a substitution with Tai Cribb coming on.

43'

Auckland make a substitution with Harvey Cordukes coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Auckland sub Nathaniel Pole comes onto the field.

36'

Soane Vikena departs for Auckland.

36'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Stephen Perofeta will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Rico Simpson, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Rico Simpson being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Stephen Perofeta sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Payton Spencer being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Callum Harkin does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Penieli Poasa scores from close range.

32'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh Beehre scores from close range.

29'

Conversion

Callum Harkin makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Reo Matsushita

23'

That's a great try assist by Du'Plessis Kirifi.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Du'Plessis Kirifi bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

23'

Stephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Payton Spencer took full advantage.

14'

Callum Harkin will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Isi Saumaki

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Isi Saumaki took full advantage.

11'

Callum Harkin played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Todd Petrie blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Auckland v Wellington 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 7th August 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Western Springs Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

13%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

14%

Possession Last 10 min

86%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ahki

34 - 31

75'

Harkin

74'

29 - 31

O'Reilly

66'

29 - 31

Perofeta

29 - 26

64'

Ake

27 - 26

64'

Simpson

22 - 26

57'

Harkin

45'

17 - 26

Ropeti

44'

17 - 24

Half Time

Simpson

17 - 19

35'

Harkin

33'

12 - 19

Poasa

32'

12 - 17

Perofeta

12 - 12

30'

Beehre

10 - 12

29'

Harkin

24'

5 - 12

Matsushita

23'

5 - 10

Fines-Leleiwasa

5 - 5

15'

Saumaki

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Wellington

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

55%

3-6 secs

25%

39%

6+ secs

12%

103

Rucks Won

131

Last 5 Penalties

74'

78'

79'

83'

Auckland

Wellington

Auckland vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Wellington in Hilux NPC Round 2 on Fri 7th August 2026 at Western Springs Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Wellington in 12th and Auckland in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Wellington Squads

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