Waikato

39 - 21

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Waikato

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Sam Howling comes on.

78'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes off.

78'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

An interception by Dan Sinkinson allows them to race away to score.

76'

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

76'

Joshua Balme comes on.

75'

Laghlan McWhannell comes off.

75'

Quintony Ngatai comes on.

75'

Xavier Roe comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryce Heem took full advantage.

74'

Tepaea Cook-Savage takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Niko Jones getting some game time.

70'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Adrian Choat being replaced.

70'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Sione Ahio getting some game time.

70'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Tepaea Cook-Savage took full advantage.

69'

Waikato make a substitution with Jole Naufahu coming on.

68'

Waikato make a substitution with Austin Anderson coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryce Heem took full advantage.

67'

Auckland sub Xavier Tito-Harris comes onto the field.

64'

Zarn Sullivan departs for Auckland.

64'

Auckland sub Soane Vikena comes onto the field.

64'

Mills Sanerivi departs for Auckland.

64'

Waikato sub Solomone Tukuafu comes onto the field.

64'

George Dyer departs for Waikato.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Sinkinson goes through the gap.

61'

Auckland sub Sika Pole comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.

60'

Waikato sub Oli Mathis comes onto the field.

60'

Senita Lauaki departs for Waikato.

60'

Auckland sub Ola Tauelangi comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Beehre departs for Auckland.

60'

Waikato sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

60'

Ollie Norris departs for Waikato.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zarn Sullivan kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Auckland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mills Sanerivi touching down.

58'

Anton Segner played a key part in that try.

58'

Tepaea Cook-Savage comes on for Waikato.

55'

Aaron Cruden leaves the field.

55'

Sean Ralph comes on.

51'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia comes off.

51'

Aki Tuivailala makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Joshua Moorby makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan adds the two points for Auckland.

46'

Try

A clever kick there by Auckland allows Nigel Ah Wong to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

45'

Nigel Ah Wong makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Rico Simpson is finished off with a try.

45'

Akira Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Waikato go for goal with Aaron Cruden taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

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

40'

That's a great try assist by Malachi Wrampling-Alec.

39'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Malachi Wrampling-Alec being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Aaron Cruden as they score the try.

35'

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

35'

Nigel Ah Wong comes on for Auckland.

34'

Tanielu Tele'a leaves the field.

34'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Caleb Tangitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Aaron Cruden kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Anton Segner

24'

Adrian Choat played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adrian Choat bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

24'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Dan Sinkinson goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aaron Cruden bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Aaron Cruden does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Austin Anderson took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Aki Tuivailala goes through the gap.

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

Conversion

Aaron Cruden has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Waikato leads to a try for Dan Sinkinson

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Sinkinson goes through the gap.

Senita Lauaki sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Malachi Wrampling-Alec goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Dan Sinkinson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waikato v Auckland 
  
 Bunnings NPC - Round 4 
  
 Sat 31st August 2024, 12:35am EDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Waikato win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cook-Savage

39 - 21

77'

Sinkinson

37 - 21

76'

Sullivan

59'

32 - 21

Sanerivi

58'

32 - 19

Sullivan

46'

32 - 14

Ah Wong

45'

32 - 12

Half Time

Tuivailala

32 - 7

40'

Cruden

27 - 7

37'

Cruden

25 - 7

35'

Cruden

20 - 7

29'

Sullivan

25'

17 - 7

Segner

24'

17 - 5

Cruden

17 - 0

20'

Sinkinson

15 - 0

19'

Cruden

10 - 0

15'

Cruden

7 - 0

Sinkinson

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Waikato

Auckland

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22m Entries

22m Conversion

Line Breaks

122

Carries

Kicks

198

Post Contact Meters

127

Defence Profile

Waikato

Auckland

More Less

Dominant Tackles

106

Tackles Made

141

Tackles Missed

Turnovers Won

Tackle Turnover

Tackle Offload Allowed

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

56%

3-6 secs

40%

27%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

69'

71'

73'

Waikato

Auckland

Other Fixtures

20 - 19

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