Wellington

41 - 46

Full Time

Otago

Otago vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Savea bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Losilosivale Filipo bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

80'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Lio-Willie took full advantage.

74'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Jake Te Hiwi getting some game time.

72'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Umaga-Jensen being replaced.

72'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Kenshi Yamamoto getting some game time.

72'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Numia being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

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

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Matolu Petaia coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Hugo Plummer coming off.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Losilosivale Filipo coming on.

67'

Wellington make a substitution with Matt Proctor coming off.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Dylan Pledger coming off.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Harry Taylor coming on.

67'

Otago make a substitution with Lucas Casey coming off.

67'

Cameron Millar takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Thomas Umaga-Jensen

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Umaga-Jensen goes through the gap.

66'

Cameron Millar sets up the try.

66'

Otago sub Oliver Haig comes onto the field.

60'

Will Tucker departs for Otago.

60'

Jackson Garden-Bachop curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Matt Proctor

59'

Tjay Clarke played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Tjay Clarke goes through the gap.

59'

Dominic Ropeti comes on for Wellington.

56'

Sione Halalilo leaves the field.

56'

Benjamin Lopas comes on.

54'

Abraham Pole comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Jona Nareki.

52'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Joseva Tamani.

52'

What a run here by Dylan Pledger as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

49'

Julian Savea sets up the try.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Siale Lauaki getting some game time.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with PJ Sheck being replaced.

49'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Asafo Aumua getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell getting some game time.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman being replaced.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Rohan Wingham getting some game time.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

49'

Tom Maiava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop adds the two points for Wellington.

46'

Try

Tom Maiava intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

45'

Tom Maiava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

42'

Try

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

41'

Will Tucker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Dylan Pledger played a key part in that try.

41'

Christian Lio-Willie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jackson Garden-Bachop will have to re-adjust the radar.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Esi Komaisavai goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Sione Halalilo being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Lucas Casey as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Lucas Casey breaches the defence.

32'

Joseva Tamani sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Jona Nareki breaches the defence.

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as Akira Ieremia bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

24'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Lucas Casey

22'

That's a great try assist by Dylan Pledger.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Pledger bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Maiava bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

21'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Stanley Solomon getting some game time.

20'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Callum Harkin being replaced.

20'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Otago is finished off by Dylan Pledger

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Pledger bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

18'

Lucas Casey sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Esi Komaisavai.

The defensive line has been broken as Julian Savea goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Wellington has allowed Matt Proctor to touch down.

Julian Savea sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Stu Curran blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Otago 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 16th August 2025, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Porirua Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Stu Curran

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garden-Bachop

41 - 46

78'

Millar

72'

38 - 46

Umaga-Jensen

66'

38 - 43

Proctor

38 - 38

59'

Millar

53'

33 - 38

Nareki

52'

33 - 36

Garden-Bachop

33 - 31

50'

Ieremia

31 - 31

49'

Garden-Bachop

26 - 31

46'

Maiava

24 - 31

45'

Millar

42'

19 - 31

Tucker

41'

19 - 29

Half Time

Millar

39'

19 - 24

Komaisavai

19 - 21

34'

Millar

33'

14 - 21

Casey

32'

14 - 19

Millar

23'

14 - 14

Casey

22'

14 - 12

Millar

20'

14 - 7

Pledger

18'

14 - 5

Garden-Bachop

14 - 0

Plummer

12 - 0

Garden-Bachop

7 - 0

Proctor

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Wellington

73%

Draw

Otago

26%

Ruck-Won by Stanley Solomon

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Otago

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Defence Profile

Wellington

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

60%

3-6 secs

45%

33%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

65'

70'

78'

Wellington

Otago

Wellington vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Otago in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Sat 16th August 2025 at Porirua Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 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 8 places in the league table with Otago in 2nd and Wellington in 10th as such Otago are favourites on paper.

Wellington vs Otago Squads

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