Waikato

14 - 36

Full Time

Canterbury

Canterbury vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

79'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Andrew Knewstubb

76'

Spellbinding play by Tyson Belworthy is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tyson Belworthy bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

76'

Keaton Neels comes on.

75'

Rui Farrant comes off.

75'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Finn McLeod scores the try from close range.

70'

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

70'

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

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Tyson Belworthy coming on.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Louie Chapman coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Andrew Knewstubb successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Canterbury sub Manumaua Letiu comes onto the field.

60'

Brodie McAlister departs for Canterbury.

60'

Waikato sub Rangiwai Lunjevich comes onto the field.

60'

D'Angelo Leuila departs for Waikato.

60'

Canterbury sub Max Fale comes onto the field.

60'

Liam Jack departs for Canterbury.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Austin Anderson goes through the gap.

59'

Dylan Eti comes on for Waikato.

58'

Hamilton Burr leaves the field.

58'

Taipari Quinn comes on for Waikato.

58'

Mason Tupaea leaves the field.

58'

Tonga Helu comes on for Canterbury.

56'

Daniel Lienert-Brown leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Rui Farrant as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sefo Kautai comes on.

52'

George Dyer comes off.

52'

Jahrome Brown comes on.

52'

Nathan Stephens comes off.

52'

Corey Kellow comes on.

50'

Xavier Treacy comes off.

50'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Sean Ralph getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia being replaced.

45'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila adds the two points for Waikato.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Austin Anderson from scoring that try!

44'

Austin Anderson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by D'Angelo Leuila is finished off with a try.

44'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb adds the two points for Canterbury.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Dallas McLeod as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Dallas McLeod being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Oli Mathis being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Toby Bell comes on for Canterbury.

33'

Johnny McNicholl leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Ngane Punivai breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Finn McLeod scores from close range.

30'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Johnny McNicholl getting some game time.

21'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Hutchinson being replaced.

21'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Senita Lauaki getting some game time.

21'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Malachi Wrampling-Alec being replaced.

21'

Canterbury make a substitution with Gus Brown coming on.

16'

Canterbury make a substitution with Seb Calder coming off.

16'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Waikato leads to a try for Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia

That's a great try assist by Rui Farrant.

The defensive line has been broken as Rui Farrant goes through the gap.

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Andrew Knewstubb as it drops short of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Dallas McLeod

Ngane Punivai sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Marcus Playle blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waikato v Canterbury 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 5th September 2026, 12:10am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

71%

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Knewstubb

77'

14 - 36

Knewstubb

76'

14 - 34

Knewstubb

71'

14 - 29

McLeod

70'

14 - 27

Knewstubb

67'

14 - 22

Leuila

14 - 19

45'

Anderson

12 - 19

44'

Knewstubb

42'

7 - 19

McLeod

41'

7 - 17

Half Time

Knewstubb

31'

7 - 12

McLeod

30'

7 - 10

Leuila

7 - 5

Boyle-Tiatia

5 - 5

McLeod

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Canterbury

More Less

Defence Profile

Waikato

Canterbury

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

57%

3-6 secs

25%

31%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

127

Last 5 Penalties

62'

66'

72'

78'

Waikato

Canterbury

Waikato vs Canterbury Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Canterbury in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Sat 5th September 2026 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 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 just 3 places in the league table with Canterbury in 5th and Waikato in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waikato vs Canterbury Squads

The official squads for Waikato 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.