Northern | US
Otago
Otago
29 - 10
Full Time
Northland
Northland

Northland vs Otago

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Renton bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

79'

Cameron Millar curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'
Try

A series of passes by Otago results in a try for Nathan Hastie

72'

Jona Nareki played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Whaanga took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Quinton Nichols getting some game time.

71'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Brady Rush being replaced.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Nemec-Vial getting some game time.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jake Te Hiwi being replaced.

70'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Dylan Pledger coming off.

67'
Penalty Goal

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

67'

Northland sub Coree Te Whata-Colley comes onto the field.

64'

Chris Apoua departs for Northland.

64'

Northland sub Jordan Hutchings comes onto the field.

64'

Matt Moulds departs for Northland.

64'

Northland sub Josh Renton comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Nock departs for Northland.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jona Nareki goes through the gap.

61'

Otago sub Harry Taylor comes onto the field.

61'

Lucas Casey departs for Otago.

61'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes on for Northland.

59'

Sam Caird leaves the field.

59'

Lachlan Hooper comes on for Northland.

59'

Terrell Peita leaves the field.

59'

Josh Whaanga comes on for Otago.

58'

Sam Gilbert leaves the field.

58'
Conversion

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

58'
Try

Lucas Casey scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Lucas Casey as they get over the gainline!

57'

Oliver Haig comes on for Otago.

57'

Joseva Tamani leaves the field.

57'

Benjamin Lopas comes on for Otago.

57'

Abraham Pole leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Lucas Casey as they get over the gainline!

56'

Esile Fono comes on for Northland.

55'

Jordan Lay leaves the field.

55'

George Bower comes on.

51'

Rohan Wingham comes off.

51'

Liam Coltman comes on.

51'

Henry Bell comes off.

51'
Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Paula Balekana getting some game time.

47'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Salmon being replaced.

47'
Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

46'
Try

Slick passing by Otago leads to a try for Jae Broomfield.

45'

Jae Broomfield makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Josh Timu is finished off with a try.

45'
Yellow Card

Rob Rush (Northland) is shown a yellow card

44'

Cameron Millar has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Josh Timu being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Corey Evans breaches the defence.

31'
Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Will Stodart scores from close range.

28'

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

28'

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jae Broomfield bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Salmon took full advantage.

13'
Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

11'
Try

Terrell Peita scores an interception try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Terrell Peita took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Bell took full advantage.

8'

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

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Salmon goes through the gap.

6'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Otago v Northland
Otago v Northland
Hilux NPC
Round 6
Fri 5th September 2025, 12:10am PDT
Fri 5th September 2025, 12:10am PDT
Forsyth Barr Stadium
Forsyth Barr Stadium
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +19
Otago
Northland
Otago
Time in lead
Northland
36
Mins in lead
19
45%
% Of Game In Lead
24%
48%
Possession Last 10 min
52%
5
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Hastie
29 - 10
72'
Millar
24 - 10
67'
Millar
21 - 10
58'
Casey
19 - 10
57'
Reihana
51'
14 - 10
Millar
14 - 7
46'
Broomfield
12 - 7
45'
Rush
44'
7 - 7
Half Time
Millar
7 - 7
29'
Stodart
5 - 7
28'
Reihana
11'
0 - 7
Peita
10'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Otago
71%
Draw
1%
Northland
28%
Ruck-Won by Oliver Haig

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.8
14
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.7
4
Entries

Attack Profile

Otago
Northland
More Less More

Defence Profile

Otago
Northland
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
65%
50%
3-6 secs
27%
37%
6+ secs
8%
13%
139
Rucks Won
73

Last 5 Penalties

60'
62'
65'
69'
70'
Otago
Northland

Otago vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Northland in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Fri 5th September 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 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 7 places in the league table with Northland in 2nd and Otago in 9th as such Northland are favourites on paper.

Otago vs Northland Squads

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

Other Fixtures

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FT
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FT
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FT
41 - 3
FT
Thursday
00:10

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