Southland Stags

14 - 38

Full Time

Waikato

Southland Stags vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

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

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Paula Latu took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Bailyn Sullivan took full advantage.

73'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Jole Naufahu getting some game time.

71'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Quinn Tupaea being replaced.

71'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Quintony Ngatai getting some game time.

71'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Roe being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Manson took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tayne Harvey took full advantage.

71'

Waikato make a substitution with Tai Cribb coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Laghlan McWhannell coming off.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Ollie Norris coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Waikato supporters go wild as D'Angelo Leuila successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Waikato leads to a try for D'Angelo Leuila

66'

The defensive line has been broken as D'Angelo Leuila goes through the gap.

66'

Aaron Cruden sets up the try.

66'

Waikato sub Senita Lauaki comes onto the field.

62'

Xavier Saifoloi departs for Waikato.

62'

Southland sub Liam Howley comes onto the field.

60'

Lachie Albert departs for Southland.

60'

Waikato sub Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes onto the field.

60'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia departs for Waikato.

60'

Waikato sub Sefo Kautai comes onto the field.

60'

George Dyer departs for Waikato.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as D'Angelo Leuila goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Jake Strachan goes through the gap.

58'

Joe Walsh comes on for Southland.

55'

Jack Sexton leaves the field.

55'

Byron Smith comes on for Southland.

55'

Jason Robertson leaves the field.

55'

Dylan Nel comes on for Southland.

55'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as D'Angelo Leuila kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Waikato results in a try for Quinn Tupaea.

54'

That's a great try assist by Xavier Roe.

54'

What a run here by Xavier Saifoloi as they get over the gainline!

54'

Tayne Harvey comes on.

52'

Faletoi Peni comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

D'Angelo Leuila does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

What a run here by Mitchell Dunshea as they get over the gainline!

50'

Nic Souchon comes on.

50'

Jack Taylor comes off.

50'

Hayden Michaels comes on.

50'

Josh Bekhuis comes off.

50'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Paula Latu getting some game time.

45'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Sean Paranihi being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden adds the two points for Waikato.

45'

Try

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

44'

Ollie Norris makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Xavier Roe is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Jason Robertson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The Southland maul pushes over the tryline as Jack Taylor scores.

37'

Waikato sub D'Angelo Leuila comes onto the field.

35'

Gideon Wrampling departs for Waikato.

35'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Aaron Cruden being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Aaron Cruden being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Jason Robertson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Southland ends with a try for Rory van Vugt.

30'

Spellbinding play by Faletoi Peni is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Faletoi Peni breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Jason Robertson breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Manson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malachi Wrampling-Alec bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

21'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Aaron Cruden

13'

Spellbinding play by Bailyn Sullivan is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Quinn Tupaea took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden converts the try.

11'

Try

Xavier Saifoloi scores the try from close range.

10'

Xavier Roe played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Saifoloi took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Quinn Tupaea goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Southland Stags v Waikato 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 28th September 2024, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Invercargill Rugby Park

Points Flow Chart

Waikato win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

83%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Leuila

67'

14 - 38

Leuila

66'

14 - 36

Leuila

55'

14 - 31

Tupaea

54'

14 - 29

Leuila

52'

14 - 24

Cruden

45'

14 - 21

Norris

44'

14 - 19

Half Time

Robertson

14 - 14

38'

Taylor

12 - 14

37'

Robertson

7 - 14

31'

van Vugt

5 - 14

30'

Cruden

14'

0 - 14

Cruden

13'

0 - 12

Cruden

11'

0 - 7

Saifoloi

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags

Waikato

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Defence Profile

Southland Stags

Waikato

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

45%

3-6 secs

31%

43%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

64'

65'

76'

77'

Southland Stags

Waikato

Southland Stags vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Waikato in Bunnings NPC Round 8 on Sat 28th September 2024 at Invercargill Rugby Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:05 EST in the US.

Southland Stags won the last encounter but Waikato 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 Waikato in 7th 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.