Otago

44 - 41

Full Time

Waikato

Otago vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Great forward play by Waikato allows Sean Ralph to score the try.

78'

James Tucker comes on.

77'

Luke Jacobson comes off.

77'

Yellow Card

Benjamin Lopas (Otago) is shown a yellow card

75'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Moana Takataka getting some game time.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Charlie Marsh

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Marsh took full advantage.

72'

Luke Jacobson played a key part in that try.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Nemec-Vial getting some game time.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jona Nareki being replaced.

71'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Saifoloi getting some game time.

71'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with James Tucker being replaced.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Harry Taylor getting some game time.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Casey being replaced.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Hastie getting some game time.

70'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Pledger being replaced.

70'

Drop Goal

Sam Gilbert does the business as their drop goal attempt goes over.

67'

Otago make a substitution with A-One Lolofie coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Liam Coltman coming off.

67'

Tepaea Cook-Savage curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

The Waikato pack has powered over for Sean Ralph to score the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Tepaea Cook-Savage goes through the gap.

64'

Waikato sub Charlie Marsh comes onto the field.

63'

Aaron Cruden departs for Waikato.

63'

Waikato sub Senita Lauaki comes onto the field.

63'

Mitchell Jacobson departs for Waikato.

63'

Waikato sub Sean Ralph comes onto the field.

61'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia departs for Waikato.

61'

Waikato sub Sefo Kautai comes onto the field.

61'

George Dyer departs for Waikato.

61'

Otago sub Oliver Haig comes onto the field.

61'

Joseva Tamani departs for Otago.

61'

Taipari Quinn comes on for Waikato.

59'

Mason Tupaea leaves the field.

59'

Benjamin Lopas comes on for Otago.

58'

Abraham Pole leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Sam Gilbert.

56'

What a run here by Sam Gilbert as they get over the gainline!

56'

Joseva Tamani played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Josh Whaanga as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Aaron Cruden kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

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

52'

What a run here by Tepaea Cook-Savage as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Aki Tuivailala.

52'

What a run here by Luke Jacobson as they get over the gainline!

51'

Josh Whaanga comes on.

50'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes off.

50'

Cameron Millar makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Cameron Millar has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Otago leads to a try for Lucas Casey.

46'

Spellbinding play by Jona Nareki is finished off with a try.

46'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Aki Tuivailala getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Bailyn Sullivan being replaced.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coombes-Fabling getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Moorby being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

41'

Try

An interception for Otago allows Dylan Pledger to race clear for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Otago has led to Dylan Pledger being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Conversion

Cameron Millar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Otago as Will Stodart goes over.

33'

Dylan Pledger sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Jae Broomfield gathers the kick to score the try for Otago.

28'

Trouble here as Jae Broomfield breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Millar is finished off with a try.

28'

Yellow Card

Luke Jacobson (Waikato) is shown a yellow card

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joshua Moorby bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

24'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Waikato is finished off by Samipeni Finau

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samipeni Finau bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Luke Jacobson.

21'

Aaron Cruden has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

Oli Mathis scores the try from close range.

12'

Xavier Roe played a key part in that try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mason Tupaea took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Aaron Cruden kicks the penalty.

Cameron Millar hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

The kick through from Otago has allowed Dylan Pledger to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Sam Gilbert.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Jae Broomfield goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v Waikato 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Thu 9th October 2025, 11:10pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

67%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Millar

44 - 41

81'

Cook-Savage

78'

41 - 41

Ralph

78'

41 - 39

Lopas

41 - 34

75'

Cook-Savage

72'

41 - 34

Marsh

72'

41 - 32

Gilbert

41 - 27

67'

Ralph

65'

38 - 27

Millar

38 - 22

57'

Gilbert

36 - 22

56'

Cruden

53'

31 - 22

Cook-Savage

52'

31 - 20

Casey

31 - 15

46'

Millar

26 - 15

41'

Pledger

24 - 15

40'

Half Time

Millar

19 - 15

35'

Stodart

17 - 15

33'

Millar

12 - 15

29'

Broomfield

10 - 15

28'

Jacobson

27'

5 - 15

Cruden

22'

5 - 15

Finau

21'

5 - 13

Mathis

12'

5 - 8

Cruden

5 - 3

Pledger

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Otago

70%

Draw

Waikato

28%

Penalty by Cameron Millar

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Waikato

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Defence Profile

Otago

Waikato

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

53%

3-6 secs

42%

39%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

70'

73'

75'

80'

Otago

Waikato

Otago vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Waikato in Bunnings NPC Quarter Final on Thu 9th October 2025 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Waikato in 2nd and Otago in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Otago vs Waikato Squads

The official squads for Otago 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.