Manawatu

36 - 35

Full Time

Southland Stags

Manawatu vs Southland Stags

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

82'

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

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by Brayden Iose

81'

John Tapueluelu sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rory Woods bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

80'

Manawatū go for goal with George Worboys taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

Manawatū are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alani Fakava picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alani Fakava bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

75'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Nic Shearer getting some game time.

73'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Michael Manson being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Reece MacDonald has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Manawatū results in a try for Reece MacDonald

70'

That's a great try assist by George Worboys.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and George Worboys took full advantage.

70'

Southland make a substitution with Kasaloma Ahokovi coming on.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Konrad Toleafoa coming off.

65'

Manawatū sub Samuel Johnson comes onto the field.

64'

Taine Roiri departs for Manawatū.

64'

Manawatū sub George Worboys comes onto the field.

64'

Drew Wild departs for Manawatū.

64'

Manawatū sub Doug Philipson comes onto the field.

64'

Jordi Viljoen departs for Manawatū.

64'

Conversion

The Southland supporters go wild as Jimmy Taylor successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Michael Manson

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Manson goes through the gap.

63'

Southland sub Alfred Nonu comes onto the field.

60'

Scott Gregory departs for Southland.

60'

Southland sub Charlie Marsh comes onto the field.

60'

Nic Shearer departs for Southland.

60'

Sam Fischli comes on for Southland.

55'

Clem Halaholo leaves the field.

55'

Reece MacDonald has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

53'

Try

Kyle Brown scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Kyle Brown as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Ngani Laumape.

52'

Daigo Sasagawa comes on.

52'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes off.

52'

Liam Pratt comes on.

52'

Joe Gavigan comes off.

52'

What a run here by John Tapueluelu as they get over the gainline!

51'

Mika Muliaina comes on.

51'

Jay Reihana comes off.

51'

Jack Barrett comes on.

51'

Jack Sexton comes off.

51'

Paula Latu comes on.

51'

Sef Fa'agase comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Reece MacDonald kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Jordi Viljoen scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

Jordi Viljoen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

50'

Taniela Filimone makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Southland make a substitution with Jayden Henderson coming on.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming off.

44'

Manawatū make a substitution with Ngani Laumape coming on.

44'

Manawatū make a substitution with James Tofa coming off.

44'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor adds the two points for Southland.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Southland leads to a try for Hayata Taniyama.

43'

Hayata Taniyama makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Jimmy Taylor played a key part in that try.

43'

Manawatū make a substitution with Alani Fakava coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Chris Finau coming off.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Rory Woods coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Mosese Bason coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor adds the two points for Southland.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Southland allows Jay Reihana to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Jay Reihana being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Glen Vaihu played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Southland ends with a try for Jimmy Taylor.

31'

Spellbinding play by Nic Shearer is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Hayata Taniyama breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Michael Manson breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Reece MacDonald makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Reece MacDonald as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Reece MacDonald breaches the defence.

27'

Jordi Viljoen played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordi Viljoen bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Glen Vaihu bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

17'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Southland results in a try for Jimmy Taylor

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Jimmy Taylor took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Scott Gregory is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Nic Shearer took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as John Tapueluelu goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Kyle Brown goes through the gap.

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

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Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 8th August 2026, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 Central Energy Trust Arena 
  
 RugbyPass TV

Points Flow Chart

Manawatu win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

76%

86%

Possession Last 10 min

14%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Iose

36 - 35

81'

Fakava

31 - 35

75'

MacDonald

26 - 35

70'

MacDonald

24 - 35

70'

Taylor

63'

19 - 35

Manson

63'

19 - 33

Brown

19 - 28

52'

MacDonald

14 - 28

50'

Viljoen

12 - 28

50'

Taylor

44'

7 - 28

Taniyama

43'

7 - 26

Half Time

Taylor

42'

7 - 21

Reihana

41'

7 - 19

Taylor

32'

7 - 14

Taylor

31'

7 - 12

MacDonald

7 - 7

28'

MacDonald

5 - 7

27'

Taylor

16'

0 - 7

Taylor

15'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Southland Stags

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Defence Profile

Manawatu

Southland Stags

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

52%

3-6 secs

38%

39%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

127

Last 5 Penalties

20'

24'

35'

66'

68'

Manawatu

Southland Stags

Manawatu vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC Round 2 on Sat 8th August 2026 at Central Energy Trust Arena. 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.

Manawatu won the last encounter but Manawatu 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 Southland Stags in 7th and Manawatu in 13th as such Southland Stags are favourites on paper.

Manawatu vs Southland Stags Squads

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