Wellington

15 - 33

Full Time

Canterbury

Canterbury vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki converts the try.

81'

Try

Great forward play by Canterbury allows Nick Hyde to score the try.

80'

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

76'

Try

Wellington are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nui Muriwai picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Riley Williams getting some game time.

70'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Louie Chapman being replaced.

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Callum Harkin coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Jackson Garden-Bachop coming off.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Kenshi Yamamoto coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Xavier Numia coming off.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Vili Tauofaga coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with PJ Sheck coming off.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Tom Maiava coming on.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Losilosivale Filipo coming off.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Gus Brown coming on.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Seb Calder coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Chay Fihaki successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

The kick through from Canterbury has allowed Cullen Grace to touch down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Cullen Grace goes through the gap.

66'

Louie Chapman sets up the try.

66'

Canterbury sub Andrew Knewstubb comes onto the field.

60'

James White departs for Canterbury.

60'

Wellington sub Nui Muriwai comes onto the field.

60'

Kyle Preston departs for Wellington.

60'

Wellington sub Sione Halalilo comes onto the field.

60'

Peter Lakai departs for Wellington.

60'

Canterbury sub Torian Barnes comes onto the field.

60'

Corey Kellow departs for Canterbury.

60'

Conversion

The Canterbury supporters go wild as James White successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Johnny McNicholl

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Johnny McNicholl goes through the gap.

59'

James White has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Corey Kellow from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

54'

What a run here by Johnny McNicholl as they get over the gainline!

54'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Nick Hyde comes on.

50'

Brodie McAlister comes off.

50'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on.

50'

Finlay Brewis comes off.

50'

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

48'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jone Rova getting some game time.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Latu being replaced.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Sam Darry getting some game time.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hannah being replaced.

47'

Losilosivale Filipo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Matt Proctor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Louie Chapman being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Leon Tuiloma coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with James O'Reilly coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Ruben Love being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Akira Ieremia breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Losilosivale Filipo.

26'

Trouble here as Losilosivale Filipo breaches the defence.

26'

Jackson Garden-Bachop played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as James O'Reilly bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Latu bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

17'

Wellington sub Dominic Ropeti comes onto the field.

14'

Brad Shields departs for Wellington.

14'

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

13'

Conversion

James White has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Johnny McNicholl

The defensive line has been broken as Johnny McNicholl goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by James White.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Canterbury 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 1st August 2025, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Porirua Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

59%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fihaki

81'

15 - 33

Hyde

80'

15 - 31

Muriwai

15 - 26

75'

Fihaki

67'

10 - 26

Grace

66'

10 - 24

White

60'

10 - 19

McNicholl

59'

10 - 17

Kellow

54'

10 - 12

Garden-Bachop

10 - 7

53'

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

7 - 7

27'

Filipo

5 - 7

26'

White

0 - 7

McNicholl

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Wellington

54%

Draw

Canterbury

45%

Conversion by Chay Fihaki

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Canterbury

More Less

Defence Profile

Wellington

Canterbury

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

31%

3-6 secs

32%

49%

6+ secs

20%

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

68'

73'

74'

79'

Wellington

Canterbury

Wellington vs Canterbury Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Canterbury in Bunnings NPC Round 1 on Fri 1st August 2025 at Porirua Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 9 places in the league table with Canterbury in 1st and Wellington in 10th as such Canterbury are favourites on paper.

Wellington vs Canterbury Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.