Waikato

24 - 41

Full Time

Wellington

Waikato vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Zinzan Hansen comes on.

77'

Taha Kemara comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Sinkinson bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

76'

Sam Howling comes on.

75'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes off.

75'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Xavier Numia scores the try from close range.

74'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara played a key part in that try.

74'

Wellington make a substitution with Isi Saumaki coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Losilosivale Filipo coming off.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with PJ Sheck coming on.

68'

Wellington make a substitution with Siale Lauaki coming off.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Liam Coombes-Fabling coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Cody Nordstrom coming off.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Solomone Tukuafu coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with George Dyer coming off.

68'

Wellington sub Sam Clarke comes onto the field.

60'

Riley Higgins departs for Wellington.

60'

Te Rama Reuben comes on for Waikato.

59'

Joe Johnston leaves the field.

59'

Cortez Ratima comes on for Waikato.

59'

Xavier Roe leaves the field.

59'

Yellow Card

Tepaea Cook-Savage (Waikato) is shown a yellow card

58'

Malachi Wrampling-Alec comes on for Waikato.

56'

Xavier Saifoloi leaves the field.

56'

Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes on for Waikato.

56'

Sean Ralph leaves the field.

56'

Ruben Love comes on.

54'

Sam Clarke comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Aidan Morgan kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Losilosivale Filipo allows them to score the try.

53'

What a run here by Losilosivale Filipo as they get over the gainline!

53'

Dominic Ropeti comes on.

52'

Hugo Plummer comes off.

52'

Ollie Norris comes on.

52'

Ayden Johnstone comes off.

52'

Xavier Numia comes on.

52'

Cameron Orr comes off.

52'

Peter Umaga-Jensen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Sam Clarke getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Ruben Love being replaced.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Peter Umaga-Jensen getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Isi Saumaki being replaced.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Brad Shields getting some game time.

46'

Wellington decide to make a substitution, with Keelan Whitman being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage adds the two points for Waikato.

46'

Try

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

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan adds the two points for Wellington.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Wellington is finished off by Losilosivale Filipo, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Losilosivale Filipo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Aidan Morgan.

38'

Fabulous play by Wellington has led to Riley Higgins being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Wellington go for goal with Aidan Morgan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Hugo Plummer goes over.

34'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara sets up the try.

34'

Penieli Poasa comes on for Wellington.

31'

James O'Reilly leaves the field.

31'

Waikato go for goal with Tepaea Cook-Savage taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Waikato ends with a try for Daniel Sinkinson.

29'

Spellbinding play by Tana Tuhakaraina is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Tana Tuhakaraina breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Xavier Roe scores from close range.

25'

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Ralph bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

22'

Aidan Morgan takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Ruben Love

15'

Spellbinding play by Aidan Morgan is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Aidan Morgan took full advantage.

15'

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

14'

Tepaea Cook-Savage has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Tepaea Cook-Savage

11'

Simon Parker played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Simon Parker took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Tana Tuhakaraina took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Aidan Morgan has kicked a conversion.

Try

Losilosivale Filipo intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Wellington

The defensive line has been broken as Losilosivale Filipo goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Aidan Morgan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waikato v Wellington 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 8th September 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Morgan

74'

24 - 41

Numia

74'

24 - 39

Cook-Savage

24 - 34

58'

Morgan

54'

24 - 34

Filipo

53'

24 - 32

Cook-Savage

24 - 27

46'

Tucker

22 - 27

44'

Half Time

Morgan

40'

17 - 27

Filipo

39'

17 - 25

Plummer

34'

17 - 20

Sinkinson

17 - 15

29'

Cook-Savage

12 - 15

26'

Roe

10 - 15

25'

Love

15'

5 - 15

Cook-Savage

5 - 10

11'

Morgan

0 - 10

Filipo

0 - 8

Morgan

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Wellington

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Defence Profile

Waikato

Wellington

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

43%

3-6 secs

25%

33%

6+ secs

14%

19%

103

Rucks Won

Waikato vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Wellington in Bunnings NPC Round 6 on Fri 8th September 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Wellington 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 7 places in the league table with Wellington in 1st and Waikato in 8th as such Wellington are favourites on paper.

Waikato vs Wellington Squads

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