Otago

41 - 26

Full Time

North Harbour

North Harbour vs Otago

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Timu bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

77'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

76'

Conversion

Cam Howell has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Tom Barham

73'

Cam Howell played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Sofai Notoa-Tipo took full advantage.

73'

Cam Howell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

71'

Try

What a kick! Sofai Notoa-Tipo takes full advantage to score for North Harbour.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sofai Notoa-Tipo took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Tom Barham.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

70'

Otago make a substitution with Moana Takataka coming on.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Rohan Wingham coming off.

69'

Otago make a substitution with Joseva Tamani coming on.

66'

Otago make a substitution with Will Stodart coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Penaia Cakobau goes through the gap.

65'

Otago sub Nathan Hastie comes onto the field.

63'

Dylan Pledger departs for Otago.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Kade Banks goes through the gap.

62'

Otago sub Harry Taylor comes onto the field.

61'

Christian Lio-Willie departs for Otago.

61'

Conversion

The Otago supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

The kick through from Otago has allowed Dylan Pledger to touch down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Jae Broomfield is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Jae Broomfield goes through the gap.

60'

Oliver Haig comes on for Otago.

59'

Joseva Tamani leaves the field.

59'

Penaia Cakobau comes on for North Harbour.

58'

Bryn Gordon leaves the field.

58'

Harlyn Saunoa comes on for North Harbour.

58'

Tima Fainga'anuku leaves the field.

58'

Josh Whaanga comes on for Otago.

58'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen leaves the field.

58'

Samuel Nemec-Vial comes on for Otago.

58'

Sam Gilbert leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Lucas Casey.

56'

Jona Nareki played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

56'

Benjamin Lopas comes on for Otago.

56'

Abraham Pole leaves the field.

56'

Josh Timu comes on for Otago.

55'

Josh Whaanga leaves the field.

55'

Tom Savage comes on for North Harbour.

55'

Felix Kalapu leaves the field.

55'

Donald Coleman comes on.

52'

Karl Ruzich comes off.

52'

Siaosi Nginingini comes on.

52'

Luke Campbell comes off.

52'

Sofai Notoa-Tipo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Josh Whaanga getting some game time.

45'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Josh Timu being replaced.

45'

North Harbour make a substitution with Sofai Notoa-Tipo coming on.

44'

North Harbour make a substitution with Ben Brownlee coming off.

44'

North Harbour make a substitution with James Lay coming on.

42'

North Harbour make a substitution with Tony Tafa coming off.

42'

Jona Nareki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Abraham Pole being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The Otago maul pushes over the tryline as Liam Coltman scores.

38'

North Harbour sub Sione Mafile'o comes onto the field.

36'

Sam Davies departs for North Harbour.

36'

Trouble here as Tom Barham breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Tima Fainga'anuku breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Christian Lio-Willie scores from close range.

29'

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

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kade Banks bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

20'

Conversion

Cam Howell converts the try.

19'

Try

An interception by Mark Tele'a allows them to race away to score.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Tele'a bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

18'

Otago sub Liam Coltman comes onto the field.

12'

Henry Bell departs for Otago.

12'

Conversion

Cam Howell converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Ben Brownlee

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Brownlee took full advantage.

11'

Tima Fainga'anuku played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Otago leads to a try for Dylan Pledger

Sam Gilbert sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Gilbert goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v North Harbour 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 26th September 2025, 06:10pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jackson Henshaw

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

68%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

41 - 26

79'

Millar

38 - 26

76'

Howell

74'

35 - 26

Barham

73'

35 - 24

Notoa-Tipo

70'

35 - 19

Millar

35 - 14

61'

Pledger

33 - 14

60'

Millar

28 - 14

57'

Casey

26 - 14

56'

Half Time

Millar

21 - 14

39'

Coltman

19 - 14

38'

Millar

14 - 14

30'

Lio-Willie

12 - 14

29'

Howell

19'

7 - 14

Tele'a

18'

7 - 12

Howell

12'

7 - 7

Brownlee

11'

7 - 5

Millar

7 - 0

Pledger

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Otago

77%

Draw

North Harbour

22%

Scrum-Won by Nathan Hastie

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

North Harbour

More Less

Defence Profile

Otago

North Harbour

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

3-6 secs

33%

27%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

51'

65'

68'

75'

78'

Otago

North Harbour

Otago vs North Harbour Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against North Harbour in Bunnings NPC Round 9 on Fri 26th September 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:10. In South Africa it’s at 03:10 SAST, 13:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 12 places in the league table with North Harbour in 2nd and Otago in 14th as such North Harbour are favourites on paper.

Otago vs North Harbour Squads

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