Otago

29 - 10

Full Time

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.

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

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

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

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

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

Northland

28%

Ruck-Won by Oliver Haig

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Northland

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Defence Profile

Otago

Northland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

50%

3-6 secs

27%

37%

6+ secs

13%

139

Rucks Won

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 both teams are in the same form for 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.