Southland Stags

32 - 31

Full Time

Waikato

Southland Stags vs Waikato

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

81'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor converts the try.

81'

Try

Southland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Aukusitino Salanoa picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

Darius Fidow comes on.

78'

Paula Latu comes off.

78'

Waikato go for goal with Taha Kemara taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Waikato are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Oli Mathis picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Rui Farrant is finished off with a try.

77'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Alfred Nonu getting some game time.

73'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Willi Gualter being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Sinkinson took full advantage.

73'

Penalty Goal

Jimmy Taylor has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Southland make a substitution with Clem Halaholo coming on.

68'

Southland make a substitution with Ale Aho coming off.

68'

Southland make a substitution with Aukusitino Salanoa coming on.

68'

Southland make a substitution with Jayden Henderson coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Waikato supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Jahrome Brown scores the try from close range.

67'

Senita Lauaki sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and David Lewai took full advantage.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Andrew Smith coming on.

66'

Waikato make a substitution with James Tucker coming off.

66'

Waikato make a substitution with Taipari Quinn coming on.

66'

Waikato make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Southland supporters go wild as Jimmy Taylor successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Southland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Paula Latu touching down.

64'

Conversion

The Waikato supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Waikato are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sean Ralph touching down.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Sean Ralph goes through the gap.

60'

D'Angelo Leuila comes on for Waikato.

59'

Michael Naitokani leaves the field.

59'

Louis Lepionka comes on for Southland.

57'

Sam Fischli leaves the field.

57'

Jack Barrett comes on.

52'

Jack Sexton comes off.

52'

Oli Mathis comes on.

52'

Mitch Jacobson comes off.

52'

Jahrome Brown comes on.

52'

Samipeni Finau comes off.

52'

Sefo Kautai comes on.

52'

George Dyer comes off.

52'

Sean Ralph comes on.

52'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia comes off.

52'

Rui Farrant comes on.

52'

Daiki Nakajima comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jimmy Taylor kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Paula Latu from scoring as they record the try for Southland.

50'

What a run here by Jayden Henderson as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Taha Kemara adds the two points for Waikato.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Waikato leads to a try for Waisake Salabiau.

46'

Spellbinding play by Taha Kemara is finished off with a try.

46'

Taha Kemara makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Southland make a substitution with Josh Augustine coming on.

40'

Southland make a substitution with Mika Muliaina coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Southland as Mitch Dunshea goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Mitch Dunshea being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Nic Shearer sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Jayden Henderson being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Mika Muliaina breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The Southland supporters go wild as Jimmy Taylor successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as Senita Lauaki bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Naitokani bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

19'

Taha Kemara will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Austin Anderson

13'

Spellbinding play by David Lewai is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Taha Kemara took full advantage.

12'

We are underway as the referee Fraser Hannon blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Southland Stags v Waikato 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 15th August 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Invercargill Rugby Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Fraser Hannon

Points Flow Chart

Southland Stags win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

Possession Last 10 min

94%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taylor

32 - 31

81'

Salanoa

30 - 31

80'

Mathis

77'

25 - 31

Taylor

25 - 26

71'

Kemara

68'

22 - 26

Brown

67'

22 - 24

Taylor

22 - 19

65'

Latu

20 - 19

64'

Kemara

61'

15 - 19

Ralph

60'

15 - 17

Taylor

15 - 12

51'

Latu

13 - 12

50'

Kemara

47'

8 - 12

Salabiau

46'

8 - 10

Half Time

Dunshea

8 - 5

35'

Taylor

3 - 5

31'

Anderson

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags

Waikato

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Defence Profile

Southland Stags

Waikato

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

76%

3-6 secs

27%

16%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

130

Last 5 Penalties

63'

70'

75'

76'

79'

Southland Stags

Waikato

Southland Stags vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Waikato in Hilux NPC Round 3 on Sat 15th August 2026 at Invercargill Rugby Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Southland Stags vs Waikato Squads

The official squads for Southland Stags 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.