Waikato

17 - 29

Full Time

Taranaki Bulls

Taranaki Bulls vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage converts the try.

80'

Try

Patrick McCurran goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Patrick McCurran bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

80'

Spellbinding play by Hamilton Burr is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Roe bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

79'

Gideon Wrampling comes on.

78'

Bailyn Sullivan comes off.

78'

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

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Taranaki is finished off by Matt McKenzie

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matt McKenzie bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Perofeta is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Rona bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

75'

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

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Rona took full advantage.

71'

Taranaki make a substitution with Fiti Sa coming on.

67'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jesse Parete coming off.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Solomone Tukuafu coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with George Dyer coming off.

67'

Stephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Adam Lennox

66'

Taranaki sub Matt McKenzie comes onto the field.

64'

Jayson Potroz departs for Taranaki.

64'

Yellow Card

Tom Florence (Taranaki) is shown a yellow card

63'

Waikato sub Sean Ralph comes onto the field.

63'

Pita Anae Ah-Sue departs for Waikato.

63'

Taranaki sub Mills Sanerivi comes onto the field.

61'

Hemopo Cunningham departs for Taranaki.

61'

Waikato sub Xavier Roe comes onto the field.

61'

Cortez Ratima departs for Waikato.

61'

Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Jayson Potroz successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Adam Lennox

60'

Spellbinding play by Tom Florence is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Florence goes through the gap.

60'

What a run here by Bailyn Sullivan as they get over the gainline!

56'

Daniel Rona comes on.

54'

Teihorangi Walden comes off.

54'

Adam Lennox comes on.

54'

Logan Crowley comes off.

54'

Kyle Stewart comes on.

54'

Michael Bent comes off.

54'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on.

54'

Bradley Slater comes off.

54'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

54'

Jared Proffit comes off.

54'

Tepaea Cook-Savage comes on.

54'

Gideon Wrampling comes off.

54'

Taha Kemara has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

Daniel Sinkinson scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

What a run here by Daniel Sinkinson as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Hamilton Burr as they get over the gainline!

51'

Te Rama Reuben comes on.

51'

Xavier Saifoloi comes off.

51'

What a run here by Teihorangi Walden as they get over the gainline!

50'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Hamilton Burr getting some game time.

49'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Laghlan McWhannell being replaced.

49'

Waikato make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

40'

Waikato make a substitution with Ollie Norris coming off.

40'

Waikato make a substitution with Quinn Tupaea coming on.

40'

Waikato make a substitution with Austin Anderson coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Jayson Potroz adds the two points for Taranaki.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Kini Naholo as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Kini Naholo being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Teihorangi Walden played a key part in that try.

41'

Taha Kemara has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

38'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Waikato is finished off by George Dyer, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to George Dyer being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Xavier Saifoloi sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Bailyn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

The conversion is on its way from Jayson Potroz but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Taranaki ends with a try for Kini Naholo.

26'

Jayson Potroz played a key part in that try.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gideon Wrampling bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Kini Naholo took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Kini Naholo took full advantage.

13'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waikato v Taranaki Bulls 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 19th August 2023, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

60%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cook-Savage

17 - 29

80'

McCurran

15 - 29

80'

McKenzie

77'

10 - 29

Lennox

66'

10 - 24

Florence

63'

10 - 19

Potroz

61'

10 - 19

Lennox

60'

10 - 17

Sinkinson

10 - 12

53'

Half Time

Potroz

42'

5 - 12

Naholo

41'

5 - 10

Dyer

5 - 5

34'

Naholo

26'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Taranaki Bulls

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Defence Profile

Waikato

Taranaki Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

56%

3-6 secs

39%

40%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Waikato vs Taranaki Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Taranaki Bulls in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Sat 19th August 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.

Waikato 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 6 places in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 2nd and Waikato in 8th as such Taranaki Bulls are favourites on paper.

Waikato vs Taranaki Bulls Squads

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