Canterbury

31 - 36

Full Time

Wellington

Canterbury vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Blair Murray comes on.

77'

Manasa Mataele comes off.

77'

Wellington go for goal with Sam Clarke taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Losilosivale Filipo

74'

Peter Umaga-Jensen played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Peter Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

74'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Brook Toomalatai getting some game time.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder being replaced.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Nick Hyde getting some game time.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Ben Funnell being replaced.

73'

Conversion

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ben Funnell places the ball down for the try.

68'

Yellow Card

Teofilo Paulo (Wellington) is shown a yellow card

66'

Canterbury make a substitution with Solomon Alaimalo coming on.

65'

Canterbury make a substitution with Blair Murray coming off.

65'

Wellington sub Sam Howling comes onto the field.

63'

Kyle Preston departs for Wellington.

63'

Canterbury sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.

63'

Tom Christie departs for Canterbury.

63'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Blair Murray

62'

Spellbinding play by Dallas McLeod is finished off with a try.

62'

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

62'

Isi Saumaki comes on for Wellington.

59'

Chicago Doyle leaves the field.

59'

Willi Heinz comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Mitchell Drummond leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Clarke kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Wellington results in a try for Kyle Preston.

56'

Aidan Morgan played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Aidan Morgan as they get over the gainline!

56'

Teofilo Paulo comes on.

54'

Dominic Bird comes off.

54'

Cameron Orr comes on.

54'

Xavier Numia comes off.

54'

Dominic Ropeti comes on.

54'

Brad Shields comes off.

54'

Tom Heywood comes on.

54'

Joe Moody comes off.

54'

Ryan Crotty comes on.

54'

Rameka Poihipi comes off.

54'

Sam Clarke has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sione Halalilo from scoring as they record the try for Wellington.

53'

That's a great try assist by Penieli Poasa.

53'

What a run here by Kyle Preston as they get over the gainline!

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fergus Burke kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Cullen Grace from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Penieli Poasa getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Josh Southall being replaced.

46'

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

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tahlor Cahill being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Fergus Burke adds the two points for Canterbury.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Blair Murray from scoring that try!

42'

Wellington make a substitution with Josiah Tavita-Metcalfe coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with PJ Sheck coming off.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Aidan Morgan coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Tjay Clarke 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 Riley Higgins being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Sam Clarke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Peter Umaga-Jensen as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Peter Umaga-Jensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Tjay Clarke takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Losilosivale Filipo

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Losilosivale Filipo bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Tjay Clarke.

21'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Blair Murray

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Blair Murray bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

17'

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Rameka Poihipi took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Tjay Clarke converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Josh Southall

11'

Brad Shields played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Losilosivale Filipo goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Fihaki goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Wellington 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 26th August 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

80%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Filipo

74'

31 - 36

Burke

31 - 31

69'

Funnell

29 - 31

68'

Paulo

66'

24 - 31

Murray

24 - 31

62'

Clarke

57'

19 - 31

Preston

56'

19 - 29

Halalilo

53'

19 - 24

Burke

19 - 19

51'

Grace

17 - 19

50'

Burke

12 - 19

43'

Murray

10 - 19

42'

Half Time

Clarke

36'

5 - 19

Umaga-Jensen

34'

5 - 17

Filipo

21'

5 - 12

Murray

5 - 7

17'

Clarke

12'

0 - 7

Southall

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Canterbury

Wellington

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

69%

3-6 secs

16%

20%

6+ secs

10%

11%

Rucks Won

Canterbury vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Sat 26th August 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 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 2 places in the league table with Wellington in 1st and Canterbury in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canterbury vs Wellington Squads

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