Waikato

36 - 27

Full Time

Manawatu

Manawatu vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

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

81'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by D'Angelo Leuila as it drops short of the posts.

80'

Pena Va'a comes on.

78'

George Worboys comes off.

78'

Pita Anae-Ah Sue comes on.

78'

Sean Ralph comes off.

78'

Bryn Wilson comes on.

77'

Doug Philipson comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reece MacDonald bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

76'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Hamilton Burr scores the try from close range.

73'

Manawatū make a substitution with Taine Roiri coming on.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with Rob Harley coming off.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Aki Tuivailala coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Waisake Salabiau coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Waikato supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as George Worboys kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Waikato sub Andrew Smith comes onto the field.

61'

Dylan Eti departs for Waikato.

61'

Conversion

The Waikato supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Taha Kemara

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Taha Kemara goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Hamilton Burr is finished off with a try.

60'

Reuben Allen comes on for Manawatū.

56'

Rory Woods leaves the field.

56'

Liam Pratt comes on for Manawatū.

56'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Drew Wild as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Waisake Salabiau as they get over the gainline!

54'

Mesulame Dolokoto comes on.

52'

Raymond Tuputupu comes off.

52'

What a run here by Hunter Kennedy as they get over the gainline!

50'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Taipari Quinn getting some game time.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Mason Tupaea being replaced.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Jahrome Brown getting some game time.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Mitch Jacobson being replaced.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Sefo Kautai getting some game time.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with George Dyer being replaced.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Daiki Nakajima getting some game time.

48'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Rui Farrant being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Taha Kemara adds the two points for Waikato.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Waikato leads to a try for Mitch Jacobson.

47'

Mitch Jacobson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Dylan Eti is finished off with a try.

47'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Ngani Laumape getting some game time.

46'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with James Tofa being replaced.

46'

Waikato make a substitution with D'Angelo Leuila coming on.

44'

Waikato make a substitution with Austin Anderson coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

George Worboys kicks the penalty.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

George Worboys adds the two points for Manawatū.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as TK Howden dots the ball down from close range.

41'

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

35'

Try

The Waikato maul pushes over the tryline as Sean Ralph scores.

34'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes on.

27'

Logan Wallace comes off.

27'

Conversion

George Worboys makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Rory Woods scores from close range.

26'

Conversion

George Worboys converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by Hunter Kennedy

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hunter Kennedy bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

17'

Reece MacDonald sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

13'

Try

Senita Lauaki scores the try from close range.

12'

We are underway as the referee Todd Petrie blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Waikato v Manawatu 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 19th September 2026, 12:05am CDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Waikato win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kemara

36 - 27

74'

Burr

34 - 27

73'

Kemara

29 - 27

68'

Worboys

63'

26 - 27

Kemara

26 - 24

61'

Kemara

24 - 24

60'

Kemara

19 - 24

48'

Jacobson

17 - 24

47'

Worboys

44'

12 - 24

Half Time

Worboys

42'

12 - 21

Howden

41'

12 - 19

Ralph

12 - 14

34'

Worboys

27'

7 - 14

Woods

26'

7 - 12

Worboys

18'

7 - 7

Kennedy

17'

7 - 5

Kemara

7 - 0

13'

Lauaki

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Waikato

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

37%

3-6 secs

40%

46%

6+ secs

10%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

70'

77'

79'

Waikato

Manawatu

Waikato vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Manawatu in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Sat 19th September 2026 at FMG Stadium Waikato. 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.

Waikato 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 Manawatu in 8th and Waikato in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waikato vs Manawatu Squads

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