Canterbury

36 - 19

Full Time

Waikato

Canterbury vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

Conversion

Issac Hutchinson has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

What a kick! Issac Hutchinson takes full advantage to score for Canterbury.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Issac Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Rameka Poihipi is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ngatungane Punivai bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

76'

Tepaea Cook-Savage curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

74'

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

79'

Try

Pita Anae Ah-Sue scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Saifoloi took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sefo Kautai took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

The Waikato supporters go wild as Tepaea Cook-Savage successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

The kick through from Waikato has allowed Oli Mathis to touch down.

63'

Conversion

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Issac Hutchinson successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Canterbury make a substitution with Ben Funnell coming on.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with George Bell coming off.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Jone Rova coming on.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Braydon Ennor coming off.

68'

Try

A stunning solo try from Issac Hutchinson

61'

Waikato make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

65'

Waikato make a substitution with Ollie Norris coming off.

65'

Canterbury sub Fanguna Apea Tau Junior Fifita comes onto the field.

64'

Finlay Brewis departs for Canterbury.

64'

Canterbury sub Tahlor Cahill comes onto the field.

63'

Zach Gallagher departs for Canterbury.

63'

Canterbury sub Ryan Crotty comes onto the field.

63'

Chay Fihaki departs for Canterbury.

63'

What a run here by Tepaea Cook-Savage as they get over the gainline!

55'

Sefo Kautai comes on for Waikato.

59'

Gabe Robinson leaves the field.

59'

Cullen Grace comes on for Canterbury.

59'

Billy Harmon leaves the field.

59'

The right post denies Issac Hutchinson from adding the extras.

47'

Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes on.

52'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia comes off.

52'

Try

Slick passing by Canterbury leads to a try for Issac Hutchinson.

46'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Quintony Ngatai getting some game time.

47'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Austin Anderson being replaced.

47'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Saifoloi getting some game time.

47'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Balme being replaced.

47'

Issac Hutchinson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Ngatungane Punivai is finished off with a try.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Seb Calder coming on.

43'

Canterbury make a substitution with Joe Moody coming off.

43'

Canterbury make a substitution with Willi Heinz coming on.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Nic Shearer coming off.

40'

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

40'

Canterbury go for goal with Issac Hutchinson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

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

39'

That's a great try assist by Issac Hutchinson.

39'

Trouble here as Billy Harmon breaches the defence.

30'

Yellow Card

Austin Anderson (Waikato) is shown a yellow card

36'

Tom Christie comes on for Canterbury.

34'

Ben Funnell leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Waikato ends with a try for Oli Mathis.

27'

Samipeni Finau played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Samipeni Finau breaches the defence.

27'

Yellow Card

George Bell (Canterbury) is shown a yellow card

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Roe bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

23'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Ben Funnell getting some game time.

24'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tom Christie being replaced.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Corey Kellow

17'

Nic Shearer sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Roe took full advantage.

15'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Waisake Salabiau getting some game time.

21'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with D'Angelo Leuila being replaced.

21'

Waikato make a substitution with Oli Mathis coming on.

19'

Waikato make a substitution with Jole Naufahu coming off.

19'

Waikato make a substitution with Senita Lauaki coming on.

19'

Waikato make a substitution with Patrick McCurran coming off.

19'

Conversion

Issac Hutchinson converts the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nic Shearer bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Issac Hutchinson took full advantage.

12'

Issac Hutchinson has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Waikato 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 4th October 2024, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

97%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hutchinson

36 - 19

77'

Hutchinson

34 - 19

76'

Anae Ah-Sue

72'

29 - 19

Cook-Savage

64'

29 - 14

Mathis

63'

29 - 12

Hutchinson

29 - 7

62'

Hutchinson

27 - 7

61'

Hutchinson

22 - 7

46'

Half Time

Punivai

17 - 7

39'

Anderson

36'

12 - 7

Cook-Savage

29'

12 - 7

Mathis

27'

12 - 5

Bell

12 - 0

23'

Hutchinson

12 - 0

18'

Kellow

10 - 0

17'

Bell

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Waikato

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Defence Profile

Canterbury

Waikato

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

44%

3-6 secs

39%

44%

6+ secs

133

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

50'

52'

58'

68'

Canterbury

Waikato

Canterbury vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Waikato in Bunnings NPC Round 9 on Fri 4th October 2024 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 16:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:05 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 just 1 place in the league table with Waikato in 6th and Canterbury in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canterbury vs Waikato Squads

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