Canterbury

34 - 21

Full Time

Southland Stags

Canterbury vs Southland Stags

Events

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

81'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki converts the try.

80'

Try

Canterbury are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ollie Burra picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Burra bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

79'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

What a kick! Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa takes full advantage to score for Southland.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa took full advantage.

74'

Mika Muliaina played a key part in that try.

74'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Burra getting some game time.

71'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tyson Belworthy being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Fletcher Morgan took full advantage.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Lachie Gunson coming on.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Gus Brown coming off.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Josh Findlay coming on.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with George Bell coming off.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Lewis Ponini coming on.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Finlay Brewis coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Chay Fihaki took full advantage.

66'

Southland sub Jackson Hughan comes onto the field.

63'

Nic Shearer departs for Southland.

63'

Andrew Knewstubb curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

60'

Try

Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gus Brown touching down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Dominic Gardiner goes through the gap.

59'

Konrad Toleafoa comes on for Southland.

58'

Gregor Rutledge leaves the field.

58'

Shaun Kempton comes on for Southland.

58'

Jayden Henderson leaves the field.

58'

Tayne Harvey comes on for Southland.

55'

Michael Manson leaves the field.

55'

Darius Fidow comes on.

51'

Sef Fa'agase comes off.

51'

Tevita Latu comes on.

50'

James Cameron comes off.

50'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Barrett getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Sexton being replaced.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Fletcher Morgan getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Tayne Harvey being replaced.

49'

The right post denies Andrew Knewstubb from adding the extras.

48'

Try

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

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Torian Barnes getting some game time.

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Treacy being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina adds the two points for Southland.

44'

Try

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

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The right post denies Andrew Knewstubb from adding the extras.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Canterbury as Gus Brown goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Tahlor Cahill.

39'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Kurtis MacDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Denzel Samoa comes on for Southland.

30'

Jimmy Taylor leaves the field.

30'

Sam Fischli comes on.

29'

Mitch Dunshea comes off.

29'

Andrew Knewstubb curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

26'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Ngane Punivai as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Ngane Punivai breaches the defence.

25'

Dominic Gardiner played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Michael Manson goes on their own for a try.

23'

Canterbury make a substitution with Chay Fihaki coming on.

19'

Canterbury make a substitution with James White coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jimmy Taylor bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Ngane Punivai took full advantage.

15'

Canterbury sub Liam Jack comes onto the field.

11'

Jamie Hannah departs for Canterbury.

11'

Conversion

James White converts the try.

10'

Try

Corey Kellow scores the try from close range.

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

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Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 25th September 2026, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fihaki

34 - 21

80'

Burra

32 - 21

79'

Muliaina

75'

27 - 21

Tupou Ta'eiloa

74'

27 - 19

Brown

27 - 14

60'

Brewis

22 - 14

47'

Muliaina

44'

17 - 14

Withy

43'

17 - 12

Half Time

Brown

17 - 7

39'

Punivai

12 - 7

25'

Taylor

24'

7 - 7

Manson

23'

7 - 5

White

7 - 0

10'

Kellow

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Southland Stags

More Less

Defence Profile

Canterbury

Southland Stags

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

67%

3-6 secs

30%

27%

6+ secs

13%

110

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

65'

72'

77'

81'

Canterbury

Southland Stags

Canterbury vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC Round 9 on Fri 25th September 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST on SuperSport, 17:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go, TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 12 places in the league table with Southland Stags in 1st and Canterbury in 13th as such Southland Stags are favourites on paper.

Canterbury vs Southland Stags Squads

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