Waikato

34 - 19

Full Time

Northland

Northland vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Waikato is finished off by Xavier Roe

79'

Spellbinding play by Austin Anderson is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Austin Anderson bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

79'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Donald Boyd getting some game time.

74'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Nankivell being replaced.

74'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Adrien Wharawhara getting some game time.

70'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Senita Lauaki being replaced.

70'

Waikato make a substitution with Bailyn Sullivan coming on.

66'

Waikato make a substitution with Joshua Moorby coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Waikato supporters go wild as Tepaea Cook-Savage successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Waikato sub Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes onto the field.

60'

Sean Ralph departs for Waikato.

60'

Terrell Peita comes on for Northland.

57'

Rob Rush leaves the field.

57'

Saimoni Uluinakauvadra comes on for Northland.

57'

Matt Matich leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Tai Cribb as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Gideon Wrampling as they get over the gainline!

53'

Gabe Robinson comes on.

53'

Solomone Tukuafu comes off.

53'

Ollie Norris comes on.

53'

Ayden Johnstone comes off.

53'

Xavier Roe comes on.

51'

Quintony Ngatai comes off.

51'

Tai Cribb comes on.

51'

Laghlan McWhannell comes off.

51'

What a run here by Rory Woods as they get over the gainline!

51'

Brady Rush makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Heremaia Murray getting some game time.

46'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Tama Anderson being replaced.

46'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jarred Adams getting some game time.

45'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Esile Fono being replaced.

45'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Richie Asiata getting some game time.

45'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Hutchings being replaced.

45'

Penalty Goal

Tepaea Cook-Savage makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Northland make a substitution with Ryan Nankivell coming on.

41'

Northland make a substitution with Daniel Hawkins coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Daniel Hawkins adds the two points for Northland.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Quinton Nichols as they score the try.

38'

Northland sub Remsy Lemisio comes onto the field.

36'

Isileli Tu'ungafasi departs for Northland.

36'

Trouble here as Quintony Ngatai breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Gideon Wrampling breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Nathan Salmon breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Daniel Hawkins makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northland is finished off by Lisati Milo-Harris

24'

Liam Hallam-Eames played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Waikato is finished off by Aki Tuivailala

20'

That's a great try assist by Oli Mathis.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Oli Mathis bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as D'Angelo Leuila bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Hawkins took full advantage.

15'

Waikato sub D'Angelo Leuila comes onto the field.

12'

Dan Sinkinson departs for Waikato.

12'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage converts the try.

12'

Try

Quintony Ngatai scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Quintony Ngatai took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Oli Mathis

The defensive line has been broken as Oli Mathis goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Gideon Wrampling.

Daniel Hawkins has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Northland has allowed Nathan Salmon to touch down.

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

Lisati Milo-Harris sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waikato v Northland 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Wed 4th September 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Waikato win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

87%

Possession Last 10 min

13%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cook-Savage

34 - 19

80'

Roe

32 - 19

79'

Cook-Savage

27 - 19

66'

Cook-Savage

24 - 19

45'

Half Time

Hawkins

40'

21 - 19

Nichols

38'

21 - 17

Hawkins

25'

21 - 12

Milo-Harris

24'

21 - 10

Cook-Savage

21 - 5

21'

Tuivailala

19 - 5

20'

Cook-Savage

14 - 5

12'

Ngatai

12 - 5

12'

Cook-Savage

7 - 5

Mathis

5 - 5

Salmon

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Northland

More Less

Defence Profile

Waikato

Northland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

40%

3-6 secs

47%

34%

6+ secs

21%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

73'

76'

Waikato

Northland

Waikato vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Northland in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Wed 4th September 2024 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Northland in 7th and Waikato in 13th as such Northland are favourites on paper.

Waikato vs Northland Squads

The official squads for Waikato 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.