Otago

43 - 38

Full Time

Waikato

Otago vs Waikato

Events

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Austin Anderson kicks the penalty.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mitch Jacobson bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

77'

Henry Bell comes on.

75'

Nic Souchon comes off.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joel Lam bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

75'

Daiki Nakajima comes on.

75'

Rui Farrant comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Austin Anderson took full advantage.

74'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia getting some game time.

71'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae-Ah Sue being replaced.

71'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Slade McDowall getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Nemec-Vial took full advantage.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Harry Irving coming on.

66'

Otago make a substitution with Joseva Tamani coming off.

66'

Otago make a substitution with Josh Whaanga coming on.

65'

Otago make a substitution with Jae Broomfield coming off.

65'

Waikato make a substitution with Taipari Quinn coming on.

65'

Waikato make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming off.

65'

Otago make a substitution with Moana Takataka coming on.

65'

Otago make a substitution with Rohan Wingham coming off.

65'

Otago make a substitution with Nic Souchon coming on.

65'

Otago make a substitution with Henry Bell coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Otago supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Otago leads to a try for Sam Nemec-Vial

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Nemec-Vial goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Patrick Pellegrini is finished off with a try.

63'

What a run here by Jae Broomfield as they get over the gainline!

52'

Andrew Smith comes on.

52'

Michael Naitokani comes off.

52'

Patrick Pellegrini comes on.

50'

Jona Nareki comes off.

50'

Joel Lam comes on.

50'

Kieran McClea comes off.

50'

Marley Pearce comes on.

50'

Ben Lopas comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tepaea Cook-Savage kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Waikato leads to a try for Dan Sinkinson.

49'

Dan Sinkinson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Austin Anderson sets up the try.

49'

Rui Farrant makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with James Tucker getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Hamilton Burr being replaced.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Sefo Kautai getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with George Dyer being replaced.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Pita Anae-Ah Sue getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

44'

Try

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

43'

Kieran McClea played a key part in that try.

43'

Jae Broomfield makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Dylan Eti being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Waikato as Oli Mathis goes over.

36'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Nathan Stephens being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Otago go for goal with Cameron Millar taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Otago ends with a try for Lucas Casey.

31'

Trouble here as Lucas Casey breaches the defence.

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as Kieran McClea breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

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

29'

Try

Silky skills by Waikato ends with a try for Tepaea Cook-Savage.

29'

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

28'

Trouble here as Austin Anderson breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Dan Sinkinson breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Henry Bell goes on their own for a try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Bell bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Kieran McClea.

23'

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

20'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Waisake Salabiau being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Otago allows Henry Bell to score the try.

18'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Rui Farrant

13'

Spellbinding play by Michael Naitokani is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Naitokani took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Nathan Stephens leads to a try for Waikato

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Stephens took full advantage.

Tepaea Cook-Savage comes on for Waikato.

Taha Kemara leaves the field.

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Otago are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jona Nareki touching down.

That's a great try assist by Kieran McClea.

We are underway as the referee Jackson Henshaw blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Otago v Waikato 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 28th August 2026, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Jackson Henshaw

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

51%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Anderson

78'

43 - 38

Millar

43 - 35

71'

Millar

40 - 35

64'

Nemec-Vial

38 - 35

63'

Cook-Savage

50'

33 - 35

Sinkinson

49'

33 - 33

Millar

33 - 28

44'

Lopas

31 - 28

43'

Half Time

Cook-Savage

38'

26 - 28

Mathis

36'

26 - 26

Casey

26 - 21

31'

Cook-Savage

29'

21 - 21

Cook-Savage

29'

21 - 19

Millar

21 - 14

24'

Bell

19 - 14

23'

Millar

14 - 14

19'

Bell

12 - 14

18'

Cook-Savage

14'

7 - 14

Farrant

13'

7 - 12

Cook-Savage

10'

7 - 7

Stephens

7 - 5

Millar

7 - 0

Nareki

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Otago

Waikato

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Defence Profile

Otago

Waikato

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

66%

3-6 secs

34%

25%

6+ secs

14%

107

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

61'

69'

77'

Otago

Waikato

Otago vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Otago face off against Waikato in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Fri 28th August 2026 at Forsyth Barr 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.

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 4 places in the league table with Waikato in 4th and Otago in 8th 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.