Wellington

33 - 52

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay vs Wellington

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

81'

Callum Harkin will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

81'

Try

Cameron Burgess goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Burgess bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

80'

Du'Plessis Kirifi sets up the try.

80'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Kade Manuel

74'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Anaru Paenga-Morgan took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Callum Harkin has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Reo Matsushita

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Reo Matsushita took full advantage.

73'

Divad Palu played a key part in that try.

73'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Jonah Lowe

69'

That's a great try assist by Harry Godfrey.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Geoff Cridge took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Du'Plessis Kirifi touching down.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Nic Benn coming on.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Neria Fomai coming off.

66'

Wellington sub Alex Hewitt comes onto the field.

63'

Samu Tawake departs for Wellington.

63'

Wellington sub Geordie Bean comes onto the field.

63'

Jake Turnbull departs for Wellington.

63'

Wellington sub Kenkichi Yanagawa comes onto the field.

63'

Dominic Ropeti departs for Wellington.

63'

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

63'

Hawke's Bay sub Kade Manuel comes onto the field.

61'

Folau Fakatava departs for Hawke's Bay.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Lowe goes through the gap.

59'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Lukas Ripley leaves the field.

56'

Geoff Cridge comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Hunter Morrison leaves the field.

56'

Murphy Taramai comes on.

54'

Matolu Petaia comes off.

54'

Lolani Faleiva comes on.

53'

Joe Apikotoa comes off.

53'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes on.

53'

Tyrone Thompson comes off.

53'

Hadlee Hay-Horton comes on.

50'

Clement Castets comes off.

50'

Callum Harkin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

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

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Ropata being replaced.

47'

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

45'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James O'Reilly being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Clement Castets.

43'

Clement Castets makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Harry Godfrey played a key part in that try.

43'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Sam Smith coming on.

40'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Tiaki Fabish coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Harry Godfrey will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Tyrone Thompson goes over.

37'

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

37'

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

35'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Divad Palu goes over.

33'

Du'Plessis Kirifi sets up the try.

33'

Yellow Card

Neria Fomai (Hawke's Bay) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Divad Palu breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Callum Harkin makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Logan Henry scores from close range.

27'

Harry Godfrey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Will Cole

19'

Cooper Flanders sets up the try.

19'

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

19'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Neria Fomai

14'

Spellbinding play by Hunter Morrison is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Hunter Morrison took full advantage.

14'

Wellington sub Piri Paraone comes onto the field.

10'

Losilosivale Filipo departs for Wellington.

10'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Hunter Morrison

That's a great try assist by Neria Fomai.

The defensive line has been broken as Lukas Ripley goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Lowe goes through the gap.

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Folau Fakatava

Bailyn Sullivan sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Neria Fomai goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Fraser Hannon blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Wellington v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 1st August 2026, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 Hnry Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Fraser Hannon

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Burgess

33 - 52

80'

Godfrey

75'

28 - 52

Manuel

74'

28 - 50

Harkin

28 - 45

73'

Matsushita

26 - 45

73'

Godfrey

70'

21 - 45

Lowe

69'

21 - 43

Harkin

21 - 38

67'

Kirifi

19 - 38

66'

Godfrey

44'

14 - 38

Castets

43'

14 - 36

Half Time

Thompson

37'

14 - 31

Harkin

14 - 26

34'

Palu

12 - 26

33'

Fomai

32'

7 - 26

Harkin

7 - 26

28'

Henry

5 - 26

27'

Cole

19'

0 - 26

Godfrey

15'

0 - 21

Fomai

14'

0 - 19

Godfrey

0 - 14

Morrison

0 - 12

Godfrey

0 - 7

Fakatava

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Hawkes Bay

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Defence Profile

Wellington

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

63%

3-6 secs

38%

25%

6+ secs

12%

119

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

65'

71'

76'

79'

Wellington

Hawkes Bay

Wellington vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Hawkes Bay in Hilux NPC Round 1 on Sat 1st August 2026 at Hnry Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST, 17:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 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 13 places in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 1st and Wellington in 14th as such Hawkes Bay are favourites on paper.

Wellington vs Hawkes Bay Squads

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