Hawkes Bay

35 - 24

Full Time

Otago

Hawkes Bay vs Otago

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Casey bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

80'

The penalty goal is on its way from Zarn Sullivan but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

79'

Will Cole comes on.

79'

Lukas Ripley comes off.

79'

Kade Manuel comes on.

77'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

77'

Riley Lucas comes on.

77'

Josh Timu comes off.

77'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Harry Godfrey goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Godfrey bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

75'

Jacob Devery played a key part in that try.

75'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Bailyn Sullivan scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Bailyn Sullivan took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

71'

Otago make a substitution with Harry Irving coming on.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Will Stodart coming off.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Oliver Thode coming on.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Kieran McClea coming off.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Nic Souchon coming on.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Henry Bell coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Lucas Casey (Otago) is shown a yellow card

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Cooper Flanders took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The Hawke's Bay supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Hawke's Bay are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cooper Flanders touching down.

62'

Marley Pearce comes on for Otago.

59'

Ben Lopas leaves the field.

59'

Josh Smith comes on for Hawke's Bay.

58'

Joe Apikotoa leaves the field.

58'

Neria Fomai comes on for Hawke's Bay.

55'

Darby Lancaster leaves the field.

55'

Geoff Cridge comes on for Hawke's Bay.

55'

Hunter Morrison leaves the field.

55'

Patrick Pellegrini comes on.

53'

Josh Whaanga comes off.

53'

Charles Elton comes on.

53'

Slade McDowall comes off.

53'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Moana Takataka getting some game time.

48'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham being replaced.

48'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Sam Smith getting some game time.

48'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Tiaki Fabish being replaced.

48'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Devery getting some game time.

48'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Kianu Kereru-Symes being replaced.

48'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Hadlee Hay-Horton getting some game time.

48'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Clement Castets being replaced.

48'

Josh Whaanga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Lukas Ripley being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Kianu Kereru-Symes goes over.

33'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Kianu Kereru-Symes being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Otago maul...no miracles today as Henry Bell powers over.

28'

Cameron Millar takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Lucas Casey

24'

Josh Whaanga played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Whaanga bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Casey bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

23'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Folau Fakatava goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nic Benn bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Nemec-Vial bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

17'

Cameron Millar hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Otago results in a try for Jae Broomfield

14'

Spellbinding play by Slade McDowall is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Otago leads to a try for Lucas Casey

That's a great try assist by Josh Timu.

The defensive line has been broken as Oliver Haig goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Folau Fakatava goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ben Woolerton blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hawkes Bay v Otago 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 4th September 2026, 12:10am PDT 
  
 McLean Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Ben Woolerton

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

81%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Godfrey

35 - 24

76'

Godfrey

33 - 24

75'

Godfrey

28 - 24

72'

Sullivan

26 - 24

71'

Casey

68'

21 - 24

Godfrey

21 - 24

63'

Flanders

19 - 24

62'

Half Time

Godfrey

14 - 24

34'

Kereru-Symes

12 - 24

33'

Millar

29'

7 - 24

Bell

28'

7 - 22

Casey

24'

7 - 17

Godfrey

7 - 12

22'

Fakatava

5 - 12

21'

Broomfield

14'

0 - 12

Millar

0 - 7

Casey

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Hawkes Bay

Otago

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Defence Profile

Hawkes Bay

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

80%

3-6 secs

27%

16%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

65'

68'

78'

79'

Hawkes Bay

Otago

Hawkes Bay vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hawkes Bay face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Fri 4th September 2026 at McLean Park. 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.

Hawkes Bay won the last encounter but Hawkes Bay 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 Otago in 1st and Hawkes Bay in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hawkes Bay vs Otago Squads

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