Canterbury

21 - 46

Full Time

Wellington

Canterbury vs Wellington

Events

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as James White bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Jackson Garden-Bachop

75'

Nui Muriwai played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Riley Higgins took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Torian Barnes took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

James White has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Dallas McLeod

71'

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

71'

That's a great try assist by Ngatungane Punivai.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Rova took full advantage.

71'

Canterbury make a substitution with Liam Jack coming on.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming off.

69'

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

69'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Tjay Clarke

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tjay Clarke took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Riley Higgins.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Riley Higgins goes through the gap.

64'

Stanley Solomon comes on for Wellington.

59'

Julian Savea leaves the field.

59'

Pepesana Patafilo comes on for Wellington.

59'

Stanley Solomon leaves the field.

59'

Akira Ieremia comes on for Wellington.

59'

Caleb Delany leaves the field.

59'

Yota Kamimori comes on for Wellington.

59'

Xavier Numia leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James White kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Ngatungane Punivai

58'

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

58'

Chay Fihaki played a key part in that try.

58'

Dominic Ropeti comes on for Wellington.

57'

Peter Lakai leaves the field.

57'

Stanley Solomon comes on for Wellington.

56'

Pepesana Patafilo leaves the field.

56'

Jackson Garden-Bachop comes on.

54'

Callum Harkin comes off.

54'

Nic Shearer comes on.

54'

Tyson Belworthy comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Callum Harkin does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Nui Muriwai getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Preston being replaced.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with PJ Sheck getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Leni Apisai being replaced.

49'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tom Christie getting some game time.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Corey Kellow being replaced.

45'

Conversion

James White adds the two points for Canterbury.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop James White from scoring that try!

44'

James White makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

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

44'

Canterbury make a substitution with Jone Rova coming on.

42'

Canterbury make a substitution with Braydon Ennor coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to James White being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming on.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Jone Rova coming off.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Finlay Brewis coming on.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Joe Moody coming off.

40'

Canterbury sub Issac Hutchinson comes onto the field.

40'

Shun Miyake departs for Canterbury.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Callum Harkin kicks the penalty.

41'

Conversion

Callum Harkin does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Wellington is finished off by Peter Umaga-Jensen, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Tjay Clarke.

37'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Riley Higgins being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Canterbury sub Gus Brown comes onto the field.

35'

Jaiden Christian departs for Canterbury.

35'

Trouble here as James White breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Callum Harkin does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Peter Umaga-Jensen.

30'

Spellbinding play by Pepesana Patafilo is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Pepesana Patafilo breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Braydon Ennor breaches the defence.

30'

Canterbury make a substitution with Ben Funnell coming on.

18'

Canterbury make a substitution with James Mullan coming off.

18'

Conversion

Callum Harkin converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Kyle Preston

12'

Spellbinding play by Pepesana Patafilo is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Riley Higgins took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Callum Harkin converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Caleb Delany

Tjay Clarke played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Tjay Clarke took full advantage.

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by James White as it drops short of the posts.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Wellington 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 31st August 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Rangiora Showground Oval

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garden-Bachop

76'

21 - 46

Garden-Bachop

75'

21 - 44

White

21 - 39

71'

McLeod

19 - 39

71'

Clarke

68'

14 - 39

White

14 - 34

59'

Punivai

12 - 34

58'

Harkin

54'

7 - 34

White

7 - 31

45'

White

5 - 31

44'

Half Time

Harkin

41'

0 - 31

Harkin

38'

0 - 28

Umaga-Jensen

37'

0 - 26

Harkin

31'

0 - 21

Umaga-Jensen

30'

0 - 19

Harkin

13'

0 - 14

Preston

12'

0 - 12

Harkin

10'

0 - 7

Delany

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Wellington

More Less

Defence Profile

Canterbury

Wellington

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

46%

3-6 secs

30%

35%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

108

Last 5 Penalties

66'

72'

74'

77'

78'

Canterbury

Wellington

Canterbury vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Wellington in Hilux NPC Round 4 on Sat 31st August 2024 at Rangiora Showground Oval. 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 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 5 places in the league table with Wellington in 1st and Canterbury in 6th 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.