Wellington

35 - 46

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau 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'

Penalty Goal

Gibson Popoali'i makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Counties Manukau decided to go for goal with Gibson Popoali'i taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Sione Takai coming on.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Veikoso Poloniati coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Burgess took full advantage.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Jackson Ropata coming on.

65'

Wellington make a substitution with Reo Matsushita coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jackson Rainsford coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with AJ Alatimu coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau sub Simon-Peter Toleafoa comes onto the field.

62'

Blake Makiri departs for Counties Manukau.

62'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Cameron Burgess successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Riley Williams touching down.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Murphy Taramai goes through the gap.

61'

Cohen Brady-Leathem comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Melani Matavao leaves the field.

59'

Kurene Luamanuvae comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Tom Polo leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Burgess kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Divad Palu

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Divad Palu goes through the gap.

58'

Cameron Burgess played a key part in that try.

58'

Bradley Crichton comes on.

54'

Alex Hewitt comes off.

54'

Kenkichi Yanagawa comes on.

53'

Hugo Plummer comes off.

53'

Rico McQuoid comes on.

53'

Ian West-Stevens comes off.

53'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

53'

Jarred Adams comes off.

53'

AJ Alatimu hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Cameron Church.

52'

What a run here by Cameron Church as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Adam Brash.

52'

What a run here by Veikoso Poloniati as they get over the gainline!

52'

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

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Logan Henry being replaced.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Aporosa Vuniyayawa getting some game time.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Leo Ngatai-Tafau being replaced.

49'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as AJ Alatimu dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Spellbinding play by Melani Matavao is finished off with a try.

47'

Gibson Popoali'i makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Murphy Taramai getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Wellington make a substitution with Jake Turnbull coming on.

44'

Wellington make a substitution with Geordie Bean coming off.

44'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Jimmy Tupou dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Cameron Church makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Cameron Church being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as Ian West-Stevens goes over.

40'

Melani Matavao played a key part in that try.

40'

Divad Palu comes on for Wellington.

34'

Piri Paraone leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Sione Molia, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Gibson Popoali'i sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Gibson Popoali'i being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Piri Paraone breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Cameron Burgess makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Hugo Plummer scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Alex Hewitt is finished off with a try.

28'

Yellow Card

Leo Ngatai-Tafau (Counties Manukau) is shown a yellow card

27'

Trouble here as William Davis breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Hugo Plummer breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Cameron Burgess makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Reo Matsushita

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reo Matsushita bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Cameron Burgess.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as William Davis bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

22'

AJ Alatimu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Ian West-Stevens

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ian West-Stevens bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Adam Brash.

20'

Conversion

Cameron Burgess converts the try.

13'

Try

Alex Hewitt scores the try from close range.

12'

Penieli Poasa comes on for Wellington.

James O'Reilly leaves the field.

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Sione Molia

The defensive line has been broken as Sione Molia goes through the gap.

Adam Brash sets up the try.

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

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 29th August 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Hnry Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Maggie Cogger-Orr

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

20%

% Of Game In Lead

69%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Popoali'i

80'

35 - 46

Burgess

35 - 43

62'

Williams

33 - 43

61'

Burgess

28 - 43

59'

Palu

26 - 43

58'

Church

52'

21 - 43

Alatimu

47'

21 - 38

Alatimu

43'

21 - 33

Tupou

42'

21 - 31

Half Time

Alatimu

41'

21 - 26

West-Stevens

40'

21 - 24

Alatimu

34'

21 - 19

Molia

33'

21 - 17

Burgess

21 - 12

29'

Plummer

19 - 12

28'

Ngatai-Tafau

27'

14 - 12

Burgess

14 - 12

24'

Matsushita

12 - 12

23'

West-Stevens

20'

7 - 12

Burgess

7 - 7

13'

Hewitt

5 - 7

12'

Alatimu

0 - 7

Molia

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Wellington

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

48%

3-6 secs

39%

36%

6+ secs

15%

113

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

69'

73'

75'

76'

78'

Wellington

Counties Manukau

Wellington vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Counties Manukau in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Sat 29th August 2026 at Hnry Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Counties Manukau won the last encounter but Counties Manukau 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 Counties Manukau in 11th and Wellington in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Counties Manukau Squads

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