Manawatu

38 - 28

Full Time

Wellington

Manawatu vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Reuben Allen comes on.

76'

Taine Roiri comes off.

76'

Tofuka Paongo comes on.

75'

Ngani Laumape comes off.

75'

Jai Tamati comes on.

75'

Jordi Viljoen comes off.

75'

Misinale Epenisa comes on.

75'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes off.

75'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Losilosivale Filipo

74'

Tjay Clarke played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tjay Clarke took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Julian Savea took full advantage.

71'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Hibiki Yamada getting some game time.

71'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Stanley Solomon being replaced.

71'

Wellington make a substitution with Matolu Petaia coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Akira Ieremia coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Tjay Clarke took full advantage.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with Mosese Bason coming on.

67'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joe Fabish coming off.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Kenshi Yamamoto coming on.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Xavier Numia coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Jackson Garden-Bachop successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Stanley Solomon

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Stanley Solomon goes through the gap.

66'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

66'

Manawatū sub Raymond Tuputupu comes onto the field.

64'

Vernon Bason departs for Manawatū.

64'

Manawatū sub Sam Coles comes onto the field.

64'

James Tofa departs for Manawatū.

64'

The conversion is on its way from Drew Wild but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

64'

Try

The kick through from Manawatū has allowed James Tofa to touch down.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as James Tofa goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Brett Cameron is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Losilosivale Filipo goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The Manawatū supporters go wild as Drew Wild successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

The kick through from Manawatū has allowed Taniela Filimone to touch down.

60'

Drew Wild played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Drew Wild goes through the gap.

59'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Joe Gavigan leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Stanley Solomon as they get over the gainline!

57'

Dominic Ropeti comes on for Wellington.

55'

Sione Halalilo leaves the field.

55'

PJ Sheck comes on for Wellington.

55'

Siale Lauaki leaves the field.

55'

Penieli Poasa comes on for Wellington.

55'

Asafo Aumua leaves the field.

55'

Drew Wild has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Manawatū results in a try for Taniela Filimone.

51'

Drew Wild sets up the try.

51'

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

51'

Nui Muriwai comes on.

50'

Esi Komaisavai comes off.

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tjay Clarke getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tom Maiava being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Wellington.

46'

Try

A clever kick there by Wellington allows Stanley Solomon to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

45'

Stanley Solomon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Jackson Garden-Bachop is finished off with a try.

45'

Conversion

Drew Wild adds the two points for Manawatū.

42'

Try

Nobody was going to stop James Tofa from scoring that try!

41'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to James Tofa being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Asafo Aumua being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Vernon Bason being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Rob Harley being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

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

28'

Spellbinding play by Losilosivale Filipo is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Losilosivale Filipo breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Brett Cameron makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by James Tofa

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Tofa bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Ngani Laumape.

21'

Conversion

Brett Cameron converts the try.

17'

Try

TK Howden scores the try from close range.

16'

Jordi Viljoen sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and James Tofa took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Drew Wild took full advantage.

15'

The defensive line has been broken as Stanley Solomon goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Wellington 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 23rd August 2025, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Central Energy Trust Arena 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Manawatu win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garden-Bachop

75'

38 - 28

Filipo

74'

38 - 26

Garden-Bachop

67'

38 - 21

Solomon

66'

38 - 19

Tofa

38 - 14

63'

Wild

33 - 14

60'

Filimone

31 - 14

60'

Filimone

26 - 14

51'

Garden-Bachop

46'

21 - 14

Solomon

45'

21 - 12

Wild

21 - 7

42'

Tofa

19 - 7

41'

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

29'

14 - 7

Solomon

28'

14 - 5

Cameron

14 - 0

22'

Tofa

12 - 0

21'

Cameron

7 - 0

17'

Howden

5 - 0

16'

Start

Win Probability

Manawatu

20%

Draw

Wellington

79%

Ruck-Won by Taniela Filimone

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Wellington

More Less

Defence Profile

Manawatu

Wellington

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

55%

3-6 secs

35%

33%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

48'

55'

61'

65'

73'

Manawatu

Wellington

Manawatu vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Sat 23rd August 2025 at Central Energy Trust Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Manawatu won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Wellington in 10th and Manawatu in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Manawatu vs Wellington Squads

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