Waratahs

38 - 20

Full Time

Rebels

Rebels vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Izaia Perese

78'

Spellbinding play by Ben Donaldson is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Donaldson bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

78'

Ola Tauelangi comes on.

76'

Langi Gleeson comes off.

76'

Harry Wilson comes on.

76'

Max Jorgensen comes off.

76'

Teddy Wilson comes on.

75'

Jake Gordon comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Pincus took full advantage.

72'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with James Tuttle coming on.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Ryan Louwrens coming off.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Tim Cardall coming on.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Trevor Hosea coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Archer Holz coming on.

65'

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

65'

NSW Waratahs sub Mahe Vailanu comes onto the field.

65'

Dave Porecki departs for NSW Waratahs.

65'

Melbourne Rebels sub Joe Pincus comes onto the field.

63'

Monty Ioane departs for Melbourne Rebels.

63'

Melbourne Rebels sub Cabous Eloff comes onto the field.

63'

Matt Gibbon departs for Melbourne Rebels.

63'

NSW Waratahs sub Charlie Gamble comes onto the field.

60'

Will Harris departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

Melbourne Rebels sub Tamati Ioane comes onto the field.

60'

Vaiolini Ekuasi departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub Nephi Leatigaga comes onto the field.

60'

Tetera Faulkner departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

What a run here by Brad Wilkin as they get over the gainline!

57'

Pone Fa'amausili comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

55'

Sam Talakai leaves the field.

55'

Alex Mafi comes on.

54'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Mark Nawaqanitawase.

52'

That's a great try assist by Izaia Perese.

52'

Penalty Goal

Reece Hodge makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to NSW Waratahs.

44'

Yellow Card

Josh Canham (Melbourne Rebels) is shown a yellow card

44'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Stacey Ili coming on.

40'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with David Feliuai coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Reece Hodge kicks the penalty.

40'

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

35'

Joey Walton comes on for NSW Waratahs.

30'

Lalakai Foketi leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Jake Gordon goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jake Gordon bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

22'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to NSW Waratahs.

20'

Yellow Card

Brad Wilkin (Melbourne Rebels) is shown a yellow card

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Kellaway took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Reece Hodge converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Monty Ioane

13'

Spellbinding play by Reece Hodge is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Carter Gordon took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Reece Hodge took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Reece Hodge

Carter Gordon played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Rebels 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 13th May 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

46%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

38 - 20

79'

Perese

36 - 20

78'

Donaldson

31 - 20

66'

Donaldson

28 - 20

53'

Nawaqanitawase

26 - 20

52'

Hodge

49'

21 - 20

Penalty Try

21 - 17

44'

Canham

44'

14 - 17

Half Time

Hodge

40'

14 - 17

Donaldson

14 - 14

24'

Gordon

12 - 14

22'

Penalty Try

7 - 14

20'

Wilkin

20'

0 - 14

Hodge

14'

0 - 14

Ioane

13'

0 - 12

Hodge

0 - 7

Hodge

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Rebels

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Rebels

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

56%

3-6 secs

20%

29%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Waratahs vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Sat 13th May 2023 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 Rebels in 6th and Waratahs in 11th 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.