Northland

34 - 17

Full Time

Waikato

Northland vs Waikato

Events

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nathan Stephens bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

79'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Waikato are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sean Ralph picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Yellow Card

Jordan Trainor (Northland) is shown a yellow card

77'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Renton getting some game time.

73'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Sam Nock being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

What a kick! Brady Rush takes full advantage to score for Northland.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Brady Rush took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Heremaia Murray.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Senita Lauaki took full advantage.

68'

Northland make a substitution with Daniel Botha coming on.

68'

Northland make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming off.

68'

Northland make a substitution with Jordan Hutchings coming on.

68'

Northland make a substitution with James Mullan coming off.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Daiki Nakajima coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Rui Farrant coming off.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Olly Ryan coming on.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Esile Fono coming off.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Nathan Salmon coming on.

67'

Northland make a substitution with James Ramm coming off.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Darcy Holwell coming on.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Terrell Peita coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Brady Rush goes through the gap.

65'

Waikato sub Taipari Quinn comes onto the field.

64'

Mason Tupaea departs for Waikato.

64'

Northland sub Reesjan Pasitoa comes onto the field.

64'

Corey Evans departs for Northland.

64'

Conversion

The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Northland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lachie Hooper touching down.

63'

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

61'

Nathan Stephens comes on for Waikato.

59'

David Lewai leaves the field.

59'

Senita Lauaki comes on for Waikato.

59'

Mitch Jacobson leaves the field.

59'

Jahrome Brown comes on for Waikato.

59'

Hamilton Burr leaves the field.

59'

Taha Kemara has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Waikato results in a try for Tepaea Cook-Savage.

56'

Dan Sinkinson played a key part in that try.

56'

Dylan Eti comes on for Waikato.

55'

Senita Lauaki leaves the field.

55'

Josh Goodhue comes on for Northland.

55'

Rob Rush leaves the field.

55'

Dallas Rata-Makene comes on for Waikato.

55'

D'Angelo Leuila leaves the field.

55'

Sefo Kautai comes on.

53'

George Dyer comes off.

53'

Senita Lauaki comes on.

52'

Dylan Eti comes off.

52'

Rivez Reihana has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Northland leads to a try for James Ramm.

45'

James Ramm makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Corey Evans is finished off with a try.

45'

Heremaia Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Corey Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Jordan Trainor being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sam Nock scores from close range.

28'

Trouble here as Sam Nock breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Rivez Reihana breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as James Ramm bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

24'

Taha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Waikato is finished off by Dan Sinkinson

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Sinkinson bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Taha Kemara.

20'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

15'

Try

Lachie Hooper scores the try from close range.

14'

Sean Ralph comes on for Waikato.

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee Fraser Hannon blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northland v Waikato 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 12th September 2026, 12:05am CDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Fraser Hannon

Points Flow Chart

Northland win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kemara

78'

34 - 17

Ralph

78'

34 - 15

Trainor

34 - 10

77'

Reihana

34 - 10

72'

Rush

32 - 10

71'

Reihana

27 - 10

64'

Hooper

25 - 10

63'

Cook-Savage

56'

20 - 10

Ramm

20 - 5

45'

Half Time

Reihana

15 - 5

40'

Nock

12 - 5

28'

Sinkinson

20'

7 - 5

Reihana

7 - 0

15'

Hooper

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Waikato

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Defence Profile

Northland

Waikato

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

62%

3-6 secs

48%

24%

6+ secs

13%

110

Rucks Won

103

Last 5 Penalties

66'

68'

75'

77'

Northland

Waikato

Northland vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Waikato in Hilux NPC Round 7 on Sat 12th September 2026 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST, 17:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Northland won the last encounter but Northland 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 Waikato in 2nd and Northland in 8th as such Waikato are favourites on paper.

Northland vs Waikato Squads

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