Manawatu

26 - 21

Full Time

Southland Stags

Manawatu vs Southland Stags

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

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

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by Kyle Brown

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Brown bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

80'

Brayden Iose sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Coles bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

79'

Manawatū decided to go for goal with Reece MacDonald taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Vernon Bason comes on.

76'

Raymond Tuputupu comes off.

76'

Conversion

Byron Smith has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Southland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nic Souchon picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Blair Ryall took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam Howley took full advantage.

73'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Simmers getting some game time.

72'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Powell being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Brown took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Manawatū supporters go wild as Reece MacDonald successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Manawatū leads to a try for Pena Va'a

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Pena Va'a goes through the gap.

65'

Taniela Filimone sets up the try.

65'

Manawatū sub Stan van den Hoven comes onto the field.

63'

Johan Momsen departs for Manawatū.

63'

Conversion

The Manawatū supporters go wild as Reece MacDonald successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Manawatū are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Malakai Hala-Ngatai touching down.

61'

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

60'

Jake Strachan comes on for Southland.

58'

Rory van Vugt leaves the field.

58'

Sam Coles comes on for Manawatū.

58'

Drew Wild leaves the field.

58'

Red Card

Viliami Fine (Southland) is shown the red card

58'

Luke Campbell comes on for Manawatū.

56'

Jordi Viljoen leaves the field.

56'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes on for Manawatū.

56'

Flyn Yates leaves the field.

56'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai comes on for Manawatū.

56'

Joe Gavigan leaves the field.

56'

Liam Howley comes on for Southland.

55'

Jay Renton leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Jordi Viljoen to score the try.

54'

That's a great try assist by Jason Emery.

54'

What a run here by Jason Emery as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

Byron Smith adds the two points for Southland.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Southland leads to a try for Michael Manson.

46'

Spellbinding play by Jay Renton is finished off with a try.

46'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Raymond Tuputupu getting some game time.

46'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Bason being replaced.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa getting some game time.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hayden Michaels being replaced.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Nel getting some game time.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Maiava being replaced.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hamdahn Tuipulotu getting some game time.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Sean Paranihi being replaced.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Joe Walsh getting some game time.

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Sexton being replaced.

46'

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

46'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Taylor being replaced.

46'

Viliami Fine makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Manawatū sub Mosese Bason comes onto the field.

40'

Slade McDowall departs for Manawatū.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Pena Va'a being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Viliami Fine being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Viliami Fine being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Byron Smith breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Taniela Filimone breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Johan Momsen breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Taniela Filimone breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Byron Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Southland is finished off by Viliami Fine

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Viliami Fine bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

17'

Charlie Powell sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Viliami Fine took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Reece MacDonald took full advantage.

14'

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Wed 18th September 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Central Energy Trust Arena

Points Flow Chart

Manawatu win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

14%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Brown

26 - 21

80'

Smith

75'

21 - 21

Souchon

75'

21 - 19

MacDonald

21 - 14

66'

Va'a

19 - 14

65'

MacDonald

14 - 14

63'

Hala-Ngatai

12 - 14

61'

Fine

58'

7 - 14

MacDonald

7 - 14

55'

Viljoen

5 - 14

54'

Smith

47'

0 - 14

Manson

46'

0 - 12

Half Time

Smith

18'

0 - 7

Fine

17'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Manawatu

25%

Draw

Southland Stags

74%

Try by Kyle Brown

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Southland Stags

More Less

Defence Profile

Manawatu

Southland Stags

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

45%

3-6 secs

39%

38%

6+ secs

10%

17%

110

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

70'

71'

76'

77'

Manawatu

Southland Stags

Manawatu vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Southland Stags in Bunnings NPC Round 6 on Wed 18th September 2024 at Central Energy Trust Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Southland Stags 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 just 2 places in the league table with Southland Stags in 12th and Manawatu in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.