Northland

43 - 26

Full Time

Wellington

Northland vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

Rob Rush comes on.

79'

Quinton Nichols comes off.

79'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Nathan Salmon goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nathan Salmon bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

77'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Hibiki Yamada getting some game time.

70'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Tom Maiava being replaced.

70'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jonah Mau'u getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Northland make a substitution with Nathan Salmon coming on.

69'

Northland make a substitution with Paula Balekana coming off.

69'

Northland make a substitution with Jordan Hutchings coming on.

69'

Northland make a substitution with Matt Moulds coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Numia took full advantage.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Coree Te Whata-Colley coming on.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Chris Apoua coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Losilosivale Filipo goes through the gap.

64'

Cody Lokotui comes on for Wellington.

59'

Sione Halalilo leaves the field.

59'

Jackson Garden-Bachop hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Losilosivale Filipo

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Losilosivale Filipo goes through the gap.

58'

Julian Savea played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Sione Halalilo as they get over the gainline!

58'

Lachlan Hooper comes on for Northland.

56'

Terrell Peita leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Terrell Peita from scoring as they record the try for Northland.

55'

Josh Renton comes on.

53'

Sam Nock comes off.

53'

Jordan Lay comes on.

52'

Esile Fono comes off.

52'

Nui Muriwai comes on.

52'

Esi Komaisavai comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Esi Komaisavai from scoring as they record the try for Wellington.

51'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes on.

50'

Sam Caird comes off.

50'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with PJ Sheck getting some game time.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki being replaced.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Penieli Poasa getting some game time.

48'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with James O'Reilly being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Northland.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Terrell Peita dots the ball down from close range.

46'

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 Wellington has led to Tom Maiava being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Yellow Card

Sione Halalilo (Wellington) is shown a yellow card

30'

Akira Ieremia comes on.

28'

Filo Paulo comes off.

28'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Wellington.

27'

Yellow Card

Terrell Peita (Northland) is shown a yellow card

27'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Jordan Trainor goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Trainor bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Rivez Reihana.

21'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

12'

Try

Jake Heenan scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Chris Apoua took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Dominic Ropeti

That's a great try assist by Tom Maiava.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Maiava goes through the gap.

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

Try

The Northland pack has powered over for Matt Moulds to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northland v Wellington 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Thu 11th September 2025, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Northland win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

43 - 26

79'

Salmon

41 - 26

77'

Filipo

58'

36 - 26

Reihana

36 - 21

56'

Peita

34 - 21

55'

Garden-Bachop

52'

29 - 21

Komaisavai

51'

29 - 19

Reihana

29 - 14

47'

Peita

27 - 14

46'

Half Time

Reihana

22 - 14

40'

Halalilo

30'

19 - 14

Penalty Try

27'

19 - 14

Peita

19 - 7

27'

Reihana

19 - 7

22'

Trainor

17 - 7

21'

Reihana

12 - 7

12'

Heenan

10 - 7

11'

Garden-Bachop

5 - 7

Ropeti

5 - 5

Moulds

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Northland

42%

Draw

Wellington

56%

Ruck-Won by Coree Te Whata-Colley

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Wellington

More Less

Defence Profile

Northland

Wellington

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

53%

3-6 secs

23%

36%

6+ secs

21%

12%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

65'

68'

73'

76'

Northland

Wellington

Northland vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Wellington in Hilux NPC Round 7 on Thu 11th September 2025 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST on SuperSport, 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.

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 1 place in the league table with Wellington in 9th and Northland in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northland vs Wellington Squads

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