Northern | US
Wellington
Wellington
29 - 24
Full Time
Waikato
Waikato

Waikato vs Wellington

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

80'

Waisake Salabiau comes on.

75'

Patrick McCurran comes off.

75'

Bradley Crichton comes on.

75'

Siale Lauaki comes off.

75'

Yota Kamimori comes on.

75'

Xavier Numia comes off.

75'
Conversion

Aaron Cruden has kicked a conversion.

75'
Try

A series of passes by Waikato results in a try for Mason Tupaea

74'

D'Angelo Leuila played a key part in that try.

74'

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

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Oli Mathis took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Pita Anae Ah-Sue took full advantage.

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Leni Apisai coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Penieli Poasa coming off.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Sione Halalilo coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Akira Ieremia coming off.

69'

Waikato make a substitution with Pita Anae Ah-Sue coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia coming off.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with D'Angelo Leuila coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Aki Tuivailala coming off.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Sefo Kautai coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with George Dyer coming off.

68'
Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Callum Harkin successfully kicks the conversion.

67'
Try

The Wellington pack has powered over for Penieli Poasa to score the try.

66'

Wellington make a substitution with Filo Paulo coming on.

66'

Wellington make a substitution with Hugo Plummer coming off.

66'

Wellington make a substitution with Nui Muriwai coming on.

66'

Wellington make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Siale Lauaki goes through the gap.

64'

Waikato sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

61'

Ollie Norris departs for Waikato.

61'

Austin Anderson comes on for Waikato.

58'

Tepaea Cook-Savage leaves the field.

58'

Patrick McCurran comes on for Waikato.

56'

Senita Lauaki leaves the field.

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Callum Harkin kicks the conversion.

51'
Try

A penetrating move by Wellington results in a try for Kyle Preston.

50'

Tjay Clarke sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Callum Harkin as they get over the gainline!

50'

Oli Mathis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Wellington make a substitution with Penieli Poasa coming on.

43'

Wellington make a substitution with Leni Apisai coming off.

43'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Oli Mathis being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Wellington make a substitution with Stanley Solomon coming on.

40'

Wellington make a substitution with Matt Proctor coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The right post denies Callum Harkin from adding the extras.

39'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Wellington as Siale Lauaki goes over.

38'

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

35'
Yellow Card

Riley Higgins (Wellington) is shown a yellow card

35'
Conversion

Aaron Cruden makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'
Try

Oli Mathis goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Oli Mathis bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bailyn Sullivan bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

19'
Conversion

Callum Harkin converts the try.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Wellington is finished off by Kyle Preston

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Preston bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

17'

Riley Higgins sets up the try.

17'
Penalty Goal

Aaron Cruden makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Oli Mathis took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Du'Plessis Kirifi took full advantage.

9'
Penalty Goal

Callum Harkin kicks the penalty.

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Leni Apisai goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Wellington v Waikato
Wellington v Waikato
Hilux NPC
Semi Final
Fri 18th October 2024, 11:10pm PDT
Fri 18th October 2024, 11:10pm PDT
Sky Stadium
Sky Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +5
Wellington
Waikato
Wellington
Time in lead
Waikato
41
Mins in lead
16
51%
% Of Game In Lead
20%
34%
Possession Last 10 min
66%
0
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
Cruden
75'
29 - 24
Tupaea
74'
29 - 22
Harkin
29 - 17
67'
Poasa
27 - 17
66'
Harkin
22 - 17
51'
Preston
20 - 17
50'
Half Time
Lauaki
15 - 17
38'
Penalty Try
35'
10 - 17
Higgins
10 - 10
35'
Cruden
22'
10 - 10
Mathis
21'
10 - 8
Harkin
10 - 3
18'
Preston
8 - 3
17'
Cruden
12'
3 - 3
Harkin
3 - 0
7'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.6
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
11
Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington
Waikato
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Defence Profile

Wellington
Waikato
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
49%
38%
3-6 secs
32%
47%
6+ secs
12%
10%
86
Rucks Won
92

Last 5 Penalties

64'
71'
71'
73'
76'
Wellington
Waikato

Wellington vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Waikato in Hilux NPC Semi Final on Fri 18th October 2024 at Sky Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:10. In South Africa it’s at 08:10 SAST on , 19:10 NZST on in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on in Australia and 23:10 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 6 places in the league table with Waikato in 1st and Wellington in 7th as such Waikato are favourites on paper.

Wellington vs Waikato Squads

The official squads for Wellington 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.

Other Fixtures

43 - 21
FT
52 - 29
FT
56 - 26
FT
41 - 3
FT
Thursday
00:10

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