Rebels

34 - 27

Full Time

Waratahs

Rebels vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Tane Edmed converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Taleni Seu

80'

Tolu Latu sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tolu Latu bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

80'

David Feliuai comes on.

78'

Stacey Ili comes off.

78'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Orr getting some game time.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Trevor Hosea being replaced.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tetera Faulkner getting some game time.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lambert being replaced.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jake Gordon getting some game time.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Wilson being replaced.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Wilson getting some game time.

73'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jake Gordon being replaced.

73'

Penalty Goal

Reece Hodge has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

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

71'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with James Tuttle coming on.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Ryan Louwrens coming off.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Will Harris coming on.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Langi Gleeson coming off.

66'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Trevor Hosea coming on.

66'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Josh Canham coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Reece Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Melbourne Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Carter Gordon touching down.

64'

Ryan Louwrens sets up the try.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Ben Dowling comes onto the field.

63'

Nemani Nadolo departs for NSW Waratahs.

63'

Melbourne Rebels sub Lukas Ripley comes onto the field.

62'

Nick Jooste departs for Melbourne Rebels.

62'

Melbourne Rebels sub Jordan Uelese comes onto the field.

61'

Alex Mafi departs for Melbourne Rebels.

61'

Conversion

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Reece Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Matt Gibbon

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Gibbon goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Ryan Louwrens is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Kemeny goes through the gap.

59'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Brad Wilkin leaves the field.

56'

Tuaina Taii Tualima comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Trevor Hosea leaves the field.

56'

Tolu Latu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Mahe Vailanu leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Charlie Gamble from scoring as they record the try for NSW Waratahs.

54'

What a run here by Ben Donaldson as they get over the gainline!

53'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Pone Fa'amausili getting some game time.

48'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Cabous Eloff being replaced.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Gamble getting some game time.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Lachlan Swinton being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Tane Edmed adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

47'

Try

Slick passing by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Mark Nawaqanitawase.

46'

Mark Nawaqanitawase makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Langi Gleeson is finished off with a try.

46'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Carter Gordon being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Lachie Anderson being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Matt Gibbon coming on.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Cameron Orr coming off.

40'

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

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Archer Holz coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

NSW Waratahs sub Taleni Seu comes onto the field.

37'

Hugh Sinclair departs for NSW Waratahs.

37'

Melbourne Rebels sub Cameron Orr comes onto the field.

36'

Matt Gibbon departs for Melbourne Rebels.

36'

The right post denies Reece Hodge from adding the extras.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Richard Hardwick, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Carter Gordon sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Reece Hodge being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Reece Hodge curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Lachie Anderson gathers the kick to score the try for Melbourne Rebels.

25'

Reece Hodge played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Reece Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Reece Hodge gathers the kick to score the try for Melbourne Rebels.

22'

That's a great try assist by Lachie Anderson.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lachie Anderson bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Langi Gleeson bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Waratahs 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 10th March 2023, 12:35am PST 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

67%

% Of Game In Lead

25%

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Edmed

81'

34 - 27

Seu

80'

34 - 25

Hodge

34 - 20

73'

Hodge

31 - 20

65'

Gordon

29 - 20

64'

Hodge

24 - 20

61'

Gibbon

22 - 20

60'

Edmed

55'

17 - 20

Gamble

54'

17 - 18

Edmed

47'

17 - 13

Nawaqanitawase

46'

17 - 11

Half Time

Hardwick

17 - 6

34'

Edmed

29'

12 - 6

Anderson

12 - 3

25'

Hodge

7 - 3

23'

Hodge

5 - 3

22'

Edmed

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Rebels

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

60%

3-6 secs

32%

20%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Rebels vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 10th March 2023 at AAMI Park. 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 00:35 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 5 places in the league table with Waratahs in 6th and Rebels in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rebels vs Waratahs Squads

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