Southland Stags

29 - 41

Full Time

Canterbury

Canterbury vs Southland Stags

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Canterbury decided to go for goal with Shun Miyake taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Shun Miyake curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Ryan Crotty

72'

Chay Fihaki played a key part in that try.

72'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Leroy Ferguson getting some game time.

70'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Nel being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan Crotty took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Strachan took full advantage.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Joel Lam coming on.

66'

Canterbury make a substitution with Nic Shearer coming off.

66'

Southland make a substitution with Jake Strachan coming on.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Michael Manson coming off.

65'

Byron Smith hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Viliami Fine

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ngatungane Punivai goes through the gap.

63'

Canterbury sub Alex Grogan comes onto the field.

62'

Liam Jack departs for Canterbury.

62'

Southland sub Charlie Powell comes onto the field.

62'

Angus Simmers departs for Southland.

62'

Canterbury sub Gus Brown comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Moody departs for Canterbury.

62'

Canterbury sub Tahlor Cahill comes onto the field.

62'

Corey Kellow departs for Canterbury.

62'

Southland sub Nic Souchon comes onto the field.

62'

Jack Taylor departs for Southland.

62'

Conversion

The Southland supporters go wild as Byron Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Southland leads to a try for Liam Howley

60'

Spellbinding play by Michael Manson is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Manson goes through the gap.

60'

Josh Bekhuis comes on for Southland.

58'

Shneil Singh leaves the field.

58'

Liam Howley comes on for Southland.

58'

Lachie Albert leaves the field.

58'

Manasa Mataele comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Johnny McNicholl leaves the field.

58'

Brodie McAlister comes on for Canterbury.

58'

George Bell leaves the field.

58'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Shun Miyake as it drops short.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Canterbury leads to a try for Ngatungane Punivai.

49'

Ngatungane Punivai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Johnny McNicholl sets up the try.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Shneil Singh getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Bekhuis being replaced.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Sean Paranihi getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hamdahn Tuipulotu being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

49'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Crotty getting some game time.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod being replaced.

47'

Byron Smith steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

46'

Southland make a substitution with Blair Ryall coming on.

42'

Southland make a substitution with Leroy Ferguson coming off.

42'

Conversion

Shun Miyake adds the two points for Canterbury.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Nic Shearer, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Chay Fihaki played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Braydon Ennor being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Southland make a substitution with Isaac Te Tamaki coming on.

40'

Southland make a substitution with Charlie Powell coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Shun Miyake adds the two points for Canterbury.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Ngatungane Punivai, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Ngatungane Punivai being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Johnny McNicholl played a key part in that try.

41'

Southland make a substitution with Charlie Powell coming on.

40'

Southland make a substitution with Isaac Te Tamaki coming off.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Fanguna Apea Tau Junior Fifita coming on.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Harrison Allan coming off.

40'

Yellow Card

Mitchell Dunshea (Southland) is shown a yellow card

38'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Shun Miyake being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Chay Fihaki breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Byron Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Viliami Fine gathers the kick to score the try for Southland.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Viliami Fine bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Byron Smith.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Manson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Byron Smith does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Penalty Goal

Shun Miyake makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

Byron Smith converts the try.

10'

Try

The kick through from Southland has allowed Michael Manson to touch down.

Byron Smith played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Shun Miyake has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Dallas McLeod

The defensive line has been broken as Dallas McLeod goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Ngatungane Punivai.

Conversion

Shun Miyake has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Canterbury has allowed Nic Shearer to touch down.

Dallas McLeod sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Ngatungane Punivai goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Withy goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Southland Stags v Canterbury 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 13th September 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Invercargill Rugby Park

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

78%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crotty

72'

29 - 41

Fine

29 - 36

64'

Smith

24 - 36

61'

Howley

22 - 36

60'

Punivai

49'

17 - 36

Miyake

42'

17 - 31

Shearer

41'

17 - 29

Half Time

Miyake

42'

17 - 24

Punivai

41'

17 - 22

Dunshea

17 - 17

38'

Smith

17 - 17

24'

Fine

15 - 17

23'

Smith

10 - 17

16'

Miyake

13'

7 - 17

Smith

7 - 14

10'

Manson

5 - 14

Miyake

0 - 14

McLeod

0 - 12

Miyake

0 - 7

Shearer

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags

Canterbury

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Defence Profile

Southland Stags

Canterbury

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

69%

3-6 secs

33%

24%

6+ secs

100

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

48'

51'

53'

75'

79'

Southland Stags

Canterbury

Southland Stags vs Canterbury Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Canterbury in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Fri 13th September 2024 at Invercargill Rugby Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST 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 6 places in the league table with Canterbury in 6th and Southland Stags in 12th as such Canterbury are favourites on paper.

Southland Stags vs Canterbury Squads

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