Wellington

49 - 21

Full Time

Northland

Northland vs Wellington

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

80'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wes Goosen bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

79'

Julian Savea sets up the try.

79'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Wes Goosen.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Matich took full advantage.

78'

James Blackwell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

78'

Wellington sub Sitiveni Paongo comes onto the field.

76'

Asafo Aumua departs for Wellington.

76'

Asafo Aumua has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

75'

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Matich goes through the gap.

74'

Chris Apoua comes on for Northland.

73'

Ross Wright leaves the field.

73'

Emil Pittman comes on.

73'

Sam Nock comes off.

73'

Conversion

The Northland supporters go wild as Sam Nock successfully kicks the conversion.

73'

Rene Ranger sets up the try.

73'

Try

A penetrating move by Northland results in a try for Sam Nock.

73'

What a run here by Rene Ranger as they gets over the gainline!.

73'

Northland have won 80 rucks so far this game.

72'

Sam Nock makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

72'

Joe Apikotoa comes on.

69'

Alex Fidow comes off.

69'

Brad Shields has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

67'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the conversion.

66'

Jordan Olsen comes on.

66'

Matt Moulds comes off.

66'

Try

Slick passing by Wellington leads to a try for Regan Verney.

65'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Jackson Garden-Bachop being able to wriggle through a gap.

65'

Trouble here as Regan Verney breaches the defence.

65'

Wellington have won 80 rucks so far this game.

65'

Matt Matich has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Goodhue getting some game time.

64'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Murray Douglas being replaced.

64'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mike Faleafa bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

62'

Wellington make a substitution with Vincent Sakaria coming on.

61'

Wellington make a substitution with Tolu Fahamokioa coming off.

61'

Wellington sub Du'Plessis Kirifi comes onto the field.

59'

Galu Taufale departs for Wellington.

59'

Malo Tuitama comes on for Wellington.

59'

Trent Renata leaves the field.

59'

Jackson Garden-Bachop has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Mike Faleafa comes on.

59'

Joshua Goodhue comes off.

59'

Phil Kite comes on.

59'

Ropate Rinakama comes off.

59'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara sets up the try.

57'

Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tolu Fahamokioa touching down.

57'

Galu Taufale has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Tamati Tua comes on.

56'

Jone Macilai comes off.

56'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Peter Breen getting some game time.

56'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Hawkins being replaced.

56'

A gap opened in the defence and Kemara Hauiti-Parapara took full advantage.

54'

Wellington make a substitution with Will Mangos coming on.

54'

Wellington make a substitution with Sam Lousi coming off.

54'

Wellington sub Regan Verney comes onto the field.

53'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen departs for Wellington.

53'

Northland have won 60 rucks so far this game.

53'

The defensive line has been broken as Jone Macilai goes through the gap.

53'

Jack Ram comes on for Northland.

53'

Kara Pryor leaves the field.

53'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Wellington.

49'

Julian Savea sets up the try.

48'

Try

Incisive passing by Wellington is finished off by Trent Renata, as he goes over for the try.

48'

What a run here by Julian Savea as they gets over the gainline!.

48'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes on.

46'

Sheridan Rangihuna comes off.

46'

Wellington have won 60 rucks so far this game.

45'

Matt Moulds makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

42'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Wes Goosen being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Umaga-Jensen is finished off with a try.

41'

Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Wes Goosen.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40+3'

Trouble here as Ben Lam breaches the defence.

40+3'

Northland have won 40 rucks so far this game.

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Fidow bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

39'

Joshua Goodhue has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

38'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

37'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

37'

Jackson Garden-Bachop played a key part in that try.

36'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Thomas Umaga-Jensen.

36'

Yellow Card

Dan Pryor (Northland) is shown a yellow card.

34'

Wellington have won 40 rucks so far this game.

33'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Lam goes through the gap.

29'

What a run here by James Blackwell as they gets over the gainline!.

29'

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

28'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

26'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Jack Goodhue being able to wriggle through a gap.

24'

Trouble here as Jone Macilai breaches the defence.

23'

Alex Fidow has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

22'

Wellington have won 20 rucks so far this game.

18'

Conversion

Daniel Hawkins converts the try.

17'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Hawkins.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Northland results in a try for Solomona Alaimalo.

16'

Northland have won 20 rucks so far this game.

13'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kara Pryor bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

12'

Conversion

Daniel Hawkins has kicked a conversion.

11'

Kara Pryor sets up the try.

10'

Try

Great hands by Northland leads to a try for Jordan Hyland.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Kara Pryor took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Moulds goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Wellington v Northland

Thu 19th October 2017, 11:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garden-Bachop

49 - 21

80'

Goosen

47 - 21

79'

Nock

73'

42 - 21

Nock

73'

42 - 19

Garden-Bachop

42 - 14

66'

Verney

40 - 14

65'

Fahamokioa

35 - 14

57'

Garden-Bachop

30 - 14

49'

Renata

28 - 14

48'

Garden-Bachop

23 - 14

42'

Goosen

21 - 14

41'

Half Time

Garden-Bachop

16 - 14

37'

Umaga-Jensen

14 - 14

36'

Pryor

34'

9 - 14

Garden-Bachop

9 - 14

26'

Hawkins

17'

6 - 14

Alaimalo

16'

6 - 12

Hawkins

11'

6 - 7

Hyland

10'

6 - 5

Garden-Bachop

6 - 0

Garden-Bachop

3 - 0

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Wellington vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Northland in Bunnings NPC on Thu 19th October 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 EST 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 just 3 places in the league table with Northland in 1st and Wellington in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Northland Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.