Waratahs

37 - 36

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Jack Bowen converts the try.

80'

Try

NSW Waratahs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Siosifa Amone picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Sefo Kautai scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Gilbert took full advantage.

71'

Cameron Millar takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Adamson getting some game time.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Gamble being replaced.

70'

Highlanders make a substitution with Cameron Millar coming on.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Taine Robinson coming off.

68'

Jack Bowen curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Siosifa Amone

67'

Charlie Gamble sets up the try.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tom Lambert coming on.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Angus Bell coming off.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Darby Lancaster coming on.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii coming off.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jack Grant coming on.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jake Gordon coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nikora Broughton coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Hugh Renton coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Caleb Tangitau

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

64'

Tanielu Tele'a sets up the try.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Jack Bowen comes onto the field.

63'

Tane Edmed departs for NSW Waratahs.

63'

NSW Waratahs sub Mahe Vailanu comes onto the field.

63'

Dave Porecki departs for NSW Waratahs.

63'

Tane Edmed curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

NSW Waratahs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Max Jorgensen touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Jake Gordon is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii goes through the gap.

61'

Highlanders sub Sefo Kautai comes onto the field.

60'

Saula Ma'u departs for Highlanders.

60'

Highlanders sub Henry Bell comes onto the field.

60'

Soane Vikena departs for Highlanders.

60'

Finn Hurley comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Michael Manson leaves the field.

57'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Highlanders.

57'

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Veveni Lasaqa from scoring as they record the try for Highlanders.

56'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

56'

Ben Grant comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Miles Amatosero leaves the field.

56'

Siosifa Amone comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Taniela Tupou leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Caleb Tangitau as they get over the gainline!

54'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Veveni Lasaqa getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Lui Naeata being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Tane Edmed adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

48'

Try

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

47'

Penalty Goal

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

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

42'

Highlanders make a substitution with Folau Fakatava coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed kicks the penalty.

40'

Yellow Card

Caleb Tangitau (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Max Jorgensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

NSW Waratahs sub Dave Porecki comes onto the field.

39'

Mahe Vailanu departs for NSW Waratahs.

39'

Conversion

Tane Edmed does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by NSW Waratahs is finished off by Rob Leota, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Rob Leota being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Taniela Tupou sets up the try.

33'

Mahe Vailanu comes on.

29'

Dave Porecki comes off.

29'

Yellow Card

Mitchell Dunshea (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

28'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Timoci Tavatavanawai scores from close range.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Tangitau bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

23'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Sam Gilbert has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Caleb Tangitau

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Tangitau goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Nathan Hastie.

The defensive line has been broken as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Highlanders 
  
 Super Rugby Pacific - Round 1 
  
 Fri 14th February 2025, 02:35am CST 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

29%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

76%

Possession Last 10 min

24%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bowen

37 - 36

80'

Amone

35 - 36

79'

Millar

72'

30 - 36

Kautai

71'

30 - 34

Amone

30 - 29

67'

Gilbert

65'

25 - 29

Tangitau

64'

25 - 27

Jorgensen

25 - 22

61'

Gilbert

57'

20 - 22

Lasaqa

56'

20 - 20

Edmed

20 - 15

48'

Porecki

18 - 15

47'

Gilbert

45'

13 - 15

Half Time

Edmed

13 - 12

40'

Tangitau

39'

10 - 12

Edmed

10 - 12

34'

Leota

8 - 12

33'

Dunshea

28'

3 - 12

Gilbert

26'

3 - 12

Tavatavanawai

25'

3 - 10

Edmed

3 - 5

10'

Tangitau

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Waratahs

67%

Draw

Highlanders

32%

Conversion by Jack Bowen

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Highlanders

More Less

22m Entries

4.11

22m Conversion

4.5

Line Breaks

128

Carries

Kicks

263

Post Contact Meters

259

Defence Profile

Waratahs

Highlanders

More Less

Dominant Tackles

110

Tackles Made

173

Tackles Missed

Turnovers Won

Tackle Turnover

Tackle Offload Allowed

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

51%

3-6 secs

26%

37%

6+ secs

13%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

59'

66'

69'

77'

Waratahs

Highlanders

Other Fixtures

28 - 26

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