Waratahs

21 - 27

Full Time

Rebels

Rebels vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Carter Gordon will have to re-adjust the radar.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Filipo Daugunu

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Filipo Daugunu bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Darby Lancaster is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

Will Harrison has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Jack Grant

75'

Sione Misiloi played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Misiloi bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

75'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Maiava getting some game time.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Tuaina Taii Tualima being replaced.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Sione Misiloi getting some game time.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Langi Gleeson being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Carter Gordon has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Taniela Tupou scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Vaiolini Ekuasi took full advantage.

69'

Carter Gordon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

66'

Try

Great hands by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Darby Lancaster

65'

Alex Mafi sets up the try.

65'

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

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Will Harrison comes onto the field.

61'

Tane Edmed departs for NSW Waratahs.

61'

Melbourne Rebels sub Cabous Eloff comes onto the field.

60'

Matt Gibbon departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Tane Edmed successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

NSW Waratahs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Langi Gleeson touching down.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Langi Gleeson goes through the gap.

59'

Jack Grant played a key part in that try.

59'

Maciu Nabolakasi comes on.

53'

Daniel Maiava comes off.

53'

Alex Mafi comes on.

53'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

53'

Miles Amatosero comes on.

53'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes off.

53'

Jack Grant comes on.

53'

Jake Gordon comes off.

53'

Lalakai Foketi comes on.

53'

Izaia Perese comes off.

53'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Maiava getting some game time.

48'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Maciu Nabolakasi being replaced.

48'

Langi Gleeson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Harry Johnson-Holmes coming on.

44'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tom Ross coming off.

44'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Taniela Tupou coming on.

43'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Sam Talakai coming off.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Julian Heaven coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Mahe Vailanu coming off.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Josh Canham coming on.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Angelo Smith coming off.

40'

Melbourne Rebels sub Vaiolini Ekuasi comes onto the field.

40'

Rob Leota departs for Melbourne Rebels.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

James Tuttle comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

32'

Lachie Anderson leaves the field.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Carter Gordon successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Yellow Card

Hugh Sinclair (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

30'

Trouble here as Jed Holloway breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by NSW Waratahs ends with a try for Lachlan Swinton.

26'

Trouble here as Lachlan Swinton breaches the defence.

26'

Tom Ross played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Carter Gordon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Lachie Anderson

21'

That's a great try assist by Ryan Louwrens.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan Louwrens bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

21'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Hayden Thompson-Stringer getting some game time.

20'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Barrett being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Filipo Daugunu bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Darby Lancaster took full advantage.

12'

Melbourne Rebels sub Nick Jooste comes onto the field.

10'

Jake Strachan departs for Melbourne Rebels.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Nawaqanitawase took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Rebels 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 29th March 2024, 03:35am CDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

62%

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Daugunu

79'

21 - 27

Harrison

21 - 22

76'

Grant

19 - 22

75'

Gordon

72'

14 - 22

Tupou

71'

14 - 20

Lancaster

65'

14 - 15

Edmed

14 - 10

60'

Gleeson

12 - 10

59'

Half Time

Gordon

32'

7 - 10

Sinclair

7 - 7

30'

Edmed

7 - 7

27'

Swinton

5 - 7

26'

Gordon

23'

0 - 7

Anderson

21'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Rebels

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Rebels

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

64%

3-6 secs

24%

25%

6+ secs

10%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

64'

68'

69'

78'

Waratahs

Rebels

Waratahs vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 29th March 2024 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 01:35 EST in the US.

Rebels won the last encounter but Waratahs 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 Rebels in 8th and Waratahs in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Rebels Squads

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