Canterbury

66 - 19

Full Time

Wellington

Canterbury vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

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

80'

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Xavier Treacy

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Treacy bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Torian Barnes is finished off with a try.

79'

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

78'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

George Bell scores the try from close range.

74'

Conversion

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

70'

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Ngane Punivai

69'

That's a great try assist by Chay Fihaki.

69'

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

68'

Wellington sub Sione Halalilo comes onto the field.

61'

Rupeni Raviyawa departs for Wellington.

61'

Wellington sub Kaleb Saxon comes onto the field.

61'

Penieli Poasa departs for Wellington.

61'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Callum Harkin successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Losilosivale Filipo

60'

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

60'

Spellbinding play by Callum Harkin is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Jackson Ropata goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Callum Harkin goes through the gap.

58'

Hamish Dalzell comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Max Fale leaves the field.

57'

Rupeni Raviyawa comes on for Wellington.

57'

Sione Halalilo leaves the field.

57'

Riley Williams comes on for Wellington.

57'

Matt Proctor leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Harkin kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jake Turnbull from scoring as they record the try for Wellington.

56'

Logan Henry played a key part in that try.

56'

Ollie Burra comes on.

50'

Louie Chapman comes off.

50'

Bradley Crichton comes on.

50'

Alex Hewitt comes off.

50'

Kurtis MacDonald makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

George Bell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Sione Halalilo getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Rupeni Raviyawa being replaced.

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with George Bell getting some game time.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Brodie McAlister being replaced.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley getting some game time.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Gus Brown being replaced.

45'

Rupeni Raviyawa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb adds the two points for Canterbury.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Canterbury allows Kurtis MacDonald to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Kurtis MacDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Andrew Knewstubb played a key part in that try.

41'

Wellington make a substitution with Cameron Burgess coming on.

41'

Wellington make a substitution with Divad Palu coming off.

41'

Wellington make a substitution with Jackson Ropata coming on.

41'

Wellington make a substitution with Stanley Solomon coming off.

41'

Canterbury make a substitution with Torian Barnes coming on.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Dominic Gardiner coming off.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with Chay Fihaki coming on.

40'

Canterbury make a substitution with James White coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

James White adds the two points for Canterbury.

40'

Try

An interception for Canterbury allows Jone Rova to race clear for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Jone Rova being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The left post denies Callum Harkin from adding the extras.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Matt Proctor goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Matt Proctor being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Logan Henry.

38'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Matolu Petaia being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Jake Turnbull comes on for Wellington.

31'

Geordie Bean leaves the field.

31'

Tonga Helu comes on for Canterbury.

31'

Daniel Lienert-Brown leaves the field.

31'

Jone Rova comes on.

29'

Dallas McLeod comes off.

29'

Conversion

James White makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Canterbury maul...no miracles today as Xavier Treacy powers over.

28'

Trouble here as Kurtis MacDonald breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Knewstubb bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

24'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Matolu Petaia getting some game time.

21'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Delany being replaced.

21'

Conversion

James White makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Dallas McLeod

19'

Andrew Knewstubb sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Knewstubb bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brodie McAlister bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and William Davis took full advantage.

15'

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

10'

Try

Louie Chapman scores the try from close range.

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

Conversion

James White has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Canterbury has allowed Dallas McLeod to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Louie Chapman.

The defensive line has been broken as Brodie McAlister goes through the gap.

Conversion

James White has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee Maggie Cogger-Orr blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Wellington 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 12th September 2026, 02:10am CDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Maggie Cogger-Orr

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Treacy

66 - 19

79'

Knewstubb

61 - 19

75'

Bell

59 - 19

74'

Knewstubb

54 - 19

70'

Punivai

52 - 19

69'

Harkin

61'

47 - 19

Filipo

60'

47 - 17

Harkin

57'

47 - 12

Turnbull

56'

47 - 10

Knewstubb

47 - 5

42'

MacDonald

45 - 5

41'

Half Time

White

40 - 5

40'

Rova

38 - 5

39'

Proctor

38'

33 - 5

White

33 - 0

29'

Treacy

31 - 0

28'

White

26 - 0

20'

McLeod

24 - 0

19'

Chapman

19 - 0

White

14 - 0

McLeod

12 - 0

White

7 - 0

Kellow

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Canterbury

Wellington

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

61%

3-6 secs

23%

35%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

110

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

72'

73'

Canterbury

Wellington

Canterbury vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Wellington in Hilux NPC Round 7 on Sat 12th September 2026 at One NZ Stadium. 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 13 places in the league table with Wellington in 1st and Canterbury in 14th as such Wellington are favourites on paper.

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.