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Waikato
Waikato
24 - 35
Full Time
Wellington
Wellington

Waikato vs Wellington

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Tom Maiava comes on.

79'

Losilosivale Filipo comes off.

79'

Rui Farrant comes on.

79'

Xavier Roe comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julian Savea bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Losilosivale Filipo took full advantage.

74'
Conversion

Aaron Cruden has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Pita Anae Ah-Sue leads to a try for Waikato

69'

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

69'

That's a great try assist by Tepaea Cook-Savage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Siale Lauaki took full advantage.

67'

Wellington sub Stanley Solomon comes onto the field.

63'

Tjay Clarke departs for Wellington.

63'

Wellington sub Matolu Petaia comes onto the field.

63'

Akira Ieremia departs for Wellington.

63'

Waikato sub Andrew Smith comes onto the field.

63'

Hamilton Burr departs for Waikato.

63'

Waikato sub Taipari Quinn comes onto the field.

63'

Mason Tupaea departs for Waikato.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Xavier Saifoloi goes through the gap.

62'

Wellington sub Sione Halalilo comes onto the field.

60'

Dominic Ropeti departs for Wellington.

60'

Wellington sub Siale Lauaki comes onto the field.

60'

PJ Sheck departs for Wellington.

60'

Waikato sub Sefo Kautai comes onto the field.

60'

George Dyer departs for Waikato.

60'

What a run here by Tjay Clarke as they get over the gainline!

57'

Liam Anderson comes on for Waikato.

56'

Patrick McCurran leaves the field.

56'

Pita Anae Ah-Sue comes on for Waikato.

56'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia leaves the field.

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the conversion.

56'
Try

A penetrating move by Wellington results in a try for Akira Ieremia.

55'

What a run here by Akira Ieremia as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Esi Komaisavai.

55'

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

54'

Penieli Poasa comes on.

52'

James O'Reilly comes off.

52'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the conversion.

52'
Try

Tjay Clarke scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Tjay Clarke as they get over the gainline!

51'

Peter Lakai sets up the try.

51'

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

50'
Try

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

48'

Xavier Roe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'
Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage adds the two points for Waikato.

44'
Try

Nobody was going to stop Xavier Roe from scoring that try!

43'

Xavier Roe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Wellington make a substitution with Esi Komaisavai coming on.

43'

Wellington make a substitution with Nui Muriwai coming off.

43'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

The left post denies Tepaea Cook-Savage from adding the extras.

38'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Waikato as Aaron Cruden goes over.

37'

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

37'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'
Try

Silky skills by Wellington ends with a try for Julian Savea.

32'

James O'Reilly sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Losilosivale Filipo breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Xavier Numia breaches the defence.

25'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Aaron Cruden getting some game time.

22'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Waisake Salabiau being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Losilosivale Filipo bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nui Muriwai bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

18'

Waikato make a substitution with Austin Anderson coming on.

16'

Waikato make a substitution with Dan Sinkinson coming off.

16'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

10'
Try

A series of passes by Wellington results in a try for Jackson Garden-Bachop

9'

Peter Lakai played a key part in that try.

9'

A gap opened in the defence and Akira Ieremia took full advantage.

9'
Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

6'
Try

Wellington are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with PJ Sheck touching down.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Waikato v Wellington
Waikato v Wellington
Hilux NPC
Round 2
Fri 8th August 2025, 07:05pm PDT
Fri 8th August 2025, 07:05pm PDT
FMG Stadium Waikato
FMG Stadium Waikato
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +11
Waikato
Wellington
Waikato
Time in lead
Wellington
0
Mins in lead
77
0%
% Of Game In Lead
95%
47%
Possession Last 10 min
53%
2
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Cruden
24 - 35
70'
Anae Ah-Sue
22 - 35
69'
Garden-Bachop
56'
17 - 35
Ieremia
55'
17 - 33
Garden-Bachop
52'
17 - 28
Clarke
51'
17 - 26
Saifoloi
17 - 21
48'
Cook-Savage
12 - 21
44'
Roe
10 - 21
43'
Half Time
Cruden
5 - 21
37'
Garden-Bachop
34'
0 - 21
Savea
32'
0 - 19
Garden-Bachop
10'
0 - 14
Garden-Bachop
9'
0 - 12
Garden-Bachop
6'
0 - 7
Sheck
5'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Waikato
50%
Draw
1%
Wellington
49%
Penalties Conceded by Aaron Cruden

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.6
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
4.3
8
Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato
Wellington
More Less More

Defence Profile

Waikato
Wellington
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
57%
52%
3-6 secs
31%
34%
6+ secs
12%
15%
98
Rucks Won
100

Last 5 Penalties

62'
63'
67'
71'
80'
Waikato
Wellington

Waikato vs Wellington Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waikato face off against Wellington in Hilux NPC Round 2 on Fri 8th August 2025 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 just 3 places in the league table with Wellington in 7th and Waikato in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.

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