Waratahs

21 - 23

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Tane Edmed has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Triston Reilly bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

80'

Teddy Wilson comes on.

76'

Jake Gordon comes off.

76'

Sam Gilbert takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

71'

Tane Edmed curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Max Jorgensen

67'

Triston Reilly sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Triston Reilly took full advantage.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jonah Lowe coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tanielu Tele'a coming off.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Hayden Thompson-Stringer coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Angus Bell coming off.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Harry Wilson coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Izaia Perese coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Tanielu Tele'a

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tanielu Tele'a goes through the gap.

64'

Sam Gilbert sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Fabian Holland goes through the gap.

63'

Highlanders sub Sean Withy comes onto the field.

62'

Tom Sanders departs for Highlanders.

62'

Highlanders sub Jermaine Ainsley comes onto the field.

60'

Saula Ma'u departs for Highlanders.

60'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert adds the points for Highlanders.

57'

Ajay Faleafaga comes on.

54'

Rhys Patchell comes off.

54'

Saula Ma'u comes on.

54'

Jermaine Ainsley comes off.

54'

Ricky Jackson comes on.

54'

Henry Bell comes off.

54'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on.

54'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

54'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes on.

54'

Langi Gleeson comes off.

54'

Miles Amatosero comes on.

54'

Hugh Sinclair comes off.

54'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Billy Harmon getting some game time.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Nikora Broughton being replaced.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Langi Gleeson being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Triston Reilly being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes on for NSW Waratahs.

32'

Tom Ross leaves the field.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Izaia Perese gathers the kick to score the try for NSW Waratahs.

28'

Spellbinding play by Mark Nawaqanitawase is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Mark Nawaqanitawase breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed adds the points for NSW Waratahs.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Max Jorgensen bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

22'

Rhys Patchell takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

19'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Tane Edmed steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Rhys Patchell

That's a great try assist by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

The defensive line has been broken as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Highlanders 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 8th March 2024, 12:35am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

24%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jorgensen

21 - 23

67'

Gilbert

66'

16 - 23

Tele'a

64'

16 - 21

Gilbert

57'

16 - 16

Half Time

Edmed

16 - 13

41'

Gilbert

31'

13 - 13

Edmed

13 - 10

29'

Perese

11 - 10

28'

Edmed

6 - 10

24'

Edmed

3 - 10

13'

Gilbert

0 - 10

Patchell

0 - 8

Gilbert

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Highlanders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

61%

3-6 secs

18%

24%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

57'

60'

70'

80'

Waratahs

Highlanders

Waratahs vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 8th March 2024 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 00:35 EST in the US.

Waratahs won the last encounter but Waratahs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Highlanders in 6th and Waratahs in 12th as such Highlanders are favourites on paper.

Waratahs vs Highlanders Squads

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